L'Oréal
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History of L'Oréal
30 dated events · 4 types
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14 of the 27 cited non-earnings events we hold for L'Oréal are about corporate.
Corporate 14 · People 4 · Product & marketing 9
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- 8 Jul 2026L'Oréal and Kering Sign 50-Year Exclusive Beauty Licence for Gucci, Starting a Year Early in 2027
- 5 Jun 2026OliX Pharmaceuticals secures KRW 110 billion investment from L'Oréal venture fund and Weiss Asset Management
- 1 Jan 2025L'Oréal signs agreement to acquire Color Wow in June 2025
- 1 Jan 2024L'Oréal acquires Gjosa in 2024
- 1 Jan 2023L'Oréal acquires Lactobio in December 2023
- 1 Jan 2021L'Oréal acquires Youth to the People in 2021
- 1 Jan 2020L'Oréal acquires Takami Co in December 2020
- 1 Jan 2016L'Oréal acquires IT Cosmetics in July 2016
- 1 Jan 2014L'Oréal acquires Magic Holdings in 2014
- 1 Jan 2008L'Oréal acquires YSL Beauté in May 2008
- 17 Mar 2006L'Oréal buys The Body Shop in March 2006
- 20 Aug 2002L'Oréal USA acquires ARTec Systems Group in August 2002
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2026
Press · Corporate
L'Oréal and Kering Sign 50-Year Exclusive Beauty Licence for Gucci, Starting a Year Early in 2027
L'Oréal and Kering signed a 50-year exclusive global licence for Gucci's fragrances and beauty products.
News reportas of
Press · Corporate
L'Oréal's venture fund invested KRW 110 billion in OliX Pharmaceuticals.
News reportas of
2025
History · Corporate
L'Oréal signs agreement to acquire Color Wow in June 2025
L'Oréal signed an agreement to acquire haircare brand Color Wow in June 2025.
Wikipediaas of
2024
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires Gjosa in 2024
L'Oréal announced its acquisition of Swiss water conservation startup Gjosa in 2024.
Wikipediaas of
2023
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires Lactobio in December 2023
L'Oréal announced its acquisition of Danish research company Lactobio in December 2023.
Wikipediaas of
2021
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires Youth to the People in 2021
L'Oréal announced the acquisition of vegan skincare brand Youth to the People in 2021.
Wikipediaas of
2020
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires Takami Co in December 2020
L'Oréal announced it would acquire Japanese skincare company Takami Co in December 2020.
Wikipediaas of
2016
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires IT Cosmetics in July 2016
L'Oréal agreed to acquire IT Cosmetics in July 2016 for $1.2 billion.
Wikipediaas of
2014
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires Magic Holdings in 2014
L'Oréal finalized the acquisition of major Chinese beauty brand Magic Holdings in 2014.
Wikipediaas of
2008
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires YSL Beauté in May 2008
L'Oréal acquired YSL Beauté in May 2008 for $1.8 billion.
Wikipediaas of
2006
History · Corporate
L'Oréal buys The Body Shop in March 2006
L'Oréal purchased cosmetics company The Body Shop on 17 March 2006.
Wikipediaas of
2002
History · Corporate
L'Oréal USA acquires ARTec Systems Group in August 2002
L'Oréal USA announced the acquisition of ARTec Systems Group on 20 August 2002.
Wikipediaas of
1984
History · Corporate
L'Oréal acquires part of Helena Rubinstein in 1984
L'Oréal acquired part of Helena Rubinstein Incorporated in 1984.
Wikipediaas of
1973
History · Corporate
L'Oréal purchases Synthélabo in 1973
L'Oréal purchased the pharmaceutical company Synthélabo in 1973.
Wikipediaas of
1909
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