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title: "Weekly Recap: H1 sales growth and bid for Giorgio Armani 15% stake"
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description: "L'Oreal reported stronger H1 sales growth of approximately 4.5%, driven by stimulus investments and new product launches, leading to a modest share increase. Additionally, L'Oreal is identified as a potential bidder for a 15% stake in the Giorgio Armani Foundation, with the sale potentially missing its March 2027 deadline."
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# Weekly Recap: H1 sales growth and bid for Giorgio Armani 15% stake

L'Oreal S.A. (EURONEXT:OR) posted stronger H1 after stimulus investments and new product launches boosted sales growth to about 4.5%, lifting shares modestly, while the group is also named a potential bidder for a 15% Giorgio Armani Foundation stake in a sale that may miss the March 2027 deadline.

**Previous Week Recap**

-   **L'Oreal H1 Growth Fueled By Stimulus**: L'Oreal (OR) reported stronger H1 after stimulus-plan investments and new product launches; sales growth accelerated, beauty market ~4.5% vs ~4% in Q1; shares up ~0.2%. Dow Jones Newswires
-   **L'Oreal S.A. Eyes Armani Stake**: L'Oreal S.A. (OR) is listed as a potential bidder for a 15% stake from the Giorgio Armani Foundation. Sale is in early stages and may miss the March 2027 deadline. Reuters

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