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- BioGaia AB (publ) develops, manufactures, markets and sells probiotic products based on patented Lactobacillus reuteri strains for gut health, immune health, oral health and bone health; its Pediatrics segment offers drops, oral rehydration solutions, gut health tablets and cultures used as ingredients in infant and milk formulas; the Adult Health segment provides gut health tablets, bone health tablets, oral health lozenges and cultures incorporated into licensees' dairy products; the Other segment supplies packaging solutions. Specific strains include L. reuteri Protectis (DSM 17938) for gut and immune applications such as infant colic, diarrhea prevention, H. pylori eradication and general illness prevention, and L. reuteri Prodentis (DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289) for gingivitis and periodontal disease. Products are sold under the BioGaia brand or via co-branding through distribution partners and subsidiaries in over 100 countries across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Americas (USA, Canada, South America) and APAC (Asia-Pacific). Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company employs 225 people and invests about 11% of net sales in research and development, supported by over 270 published studies, 600 granted patents and 35 years of microbiome innovation. In July 2025, BioGaia launches subsidiary BioGaia New Sciences AB to advance microbiome research into new areas including skin health biotics beyond core probiotic focuses, with no material financial impact; in November 2024, Anatom Holding AG acquires a 4.9% shareholding following EQT Public Value fund's exit; in 2025, the company publishes data on new patented strain L. reuteri BG-R46 for upcoming baby drops and reports Q3 net sales growth of 7% to SEK 326.6 million, with Pediatrics up 7%.