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Karo Healthcare (Karo)

Consumer healthcare company for everyday health

karohealthcare.se

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded year: 1987
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 200–700
Industry: Pharmaceuticals

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Latest news about Karo Healthcare (Karo)

In short: Karo was acquired by KKR for $2.8 billion and expanded its portfolio through major acquisitions and strategic leadership appointments.

Company announcements

August 26 Karo

Karo Healthcare appoints Philip Hampden-Smith as chief operations officer

He brings two decades of international supply chain expertise from Reckitt to drive operational transformations and scale the firm’s growth strategy starting in late 2026.

July 29 Karo

Karo plans to become top 5 European healthcare company by 2030

The company's M&A strategy targets high-quality brands with strong brand equity and scientific foundations, supporting its growth plan.

April 30 Karo

Karo Healthcare completes Perrigo’s dermocosmetics acquisition

It strengthens skin health position with brands like ACO and Biodermal, expands in Europe, and welcomes new colleagues.

April 29 Karo

Karo Group publishes 2025 Annual Summary and Sustainability Statement

The document is released on 29 April 2026 and available on the company's website. It covers annual performance and sustainability efforts.

Media coverage

July 23 AK&M

American KKR attracts direct creditors to acquire Swedish Karo Healthcare for $2.8 billion

The American investment company KKR&Co. It attracted direct creditors to acquire Karo Healthcare, a Swedish manufacturer of over-the-counter drugs, refusing the assistance of banks selected...

April 29 Dagens industri

Karo Group publishes the 2025 Annual Summary and Sustainability Statement

Karo Group consists of Karo Intressenter Holding AB and its subsidiaries, including Karo Healthcare. Karo is a leading European consumer healthcare company with the purpose...

March 24 Concurrences

The Norwegian Competition Authority approves a merger in the therapeutic skincare sector subject to structural remedies (Karo Healthcare / Aco Hud Nordic) – Concurrences

The Norwegian Competition Authority (Konkurransetilsynet) has cleared Karo Healthcare's acquisition of Aco Hud Nordic, conditional upon the divestiture of the Locobase brand and associated assets...

March 16 Dagens industri

Karo Healthcare appoints Karine Martin as Chief Financial Officer

Karo Healthcare ("Karo") has appointed Karine Martin as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Corporate Management Team.

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