Green Oleo buys KiaLab cosmetics unit and boosts natural beauty push

Green Oleo S.P.A. ( (IT:GRN) ) has issued an announcement.

Green Oleo has agreed to acquire the cosmetics business unit of KiaLab S.r.l. through a newly created subsidiary, KiaLab New S.r.l., in a deal that brings in all operational assets, personnel and certifications needed for cosmetic activities but excludes financial debt. The unit will continue to operate as an independent consulting business in formulation, regulatory support, ingredient R&D and marketing strategy, while its laboratory know‑how will be used by Green Oleo to develop its own cosmetic ingredient line.

The transaction also transfers ownership of Sugarderm, a patented active ingredient based on monosaccharides designed to boost skin hydration, barrier function and microbiota health, strengthening Green Oleo’s portfolio of sustainable, high value‑added cosmetic ingredients. Management says the move is a key step in building a robust platform in natural cosmetics and underlines the company’s ability to invest strategically despite a complex macroeconomic backdrop.

Alongside the deal, Green Oleo reported management KPIs for 2025, showing production value rising 1.6% to €73.3 million, with revenues slightly down 2.1% as Italian sales weakened but were partly offset by stronger international performance. The personal care segment stood out with a 49% revenue increase, confirming the strategic importance of this market as the company builds inventory to respond quickly to spot orders in an uncertain demand environment.

Raw material cost incidence rose to 71.5% of production value from 68.6%, reflecting higher input prices and softer demand that limited the company’s ability to pass on cost increases. Management highlighted ongoing monitoring of feedstock prices and framed the KiaLab acquisition and the enhancement of Sugarderm as measures to move further into higher‑margin, innovation‑driven natural cosmetic ingredients, supporting future growth and resilience.

The most recent analyst rating on (IT:GRN) stock is a Buy with a EUR1.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Green Oleo S.P.A. stock, see the IT:GRN Stock Forecast page.

More about Green Oleo S.P.A.

Green Oleo S.p.A., based in Cremona and listed on Euronext Growth Milan, is one of Europe’s leading producers of fine oleochemicals from renewable and biodegradable sources. Using by‑products from the food industry such as acid oils and animal fats, the company processes these feedstocks into distilled fatty acids, stearic and oleic acids, glycerines, soaps and esters for industrial customers in detergents, elastomers, candles, paints, rubber, tyres, personal care and cosmetics.

The company operates a 64,000 sq m plant with an annual production capacity of 65,000 tonnes, including 50,000 tonnes of fatty acids and glycerines and 15,000 tonnes of esters. Founded in its current form in 2012 following the Buzzella family’s acquisition of a business active since 1923, Green Oleo employs about 90 people and focuses on integrating local raw materials into sustainable chemical value chains for a wide range of downstream sectors.

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