- CEO
- Pascal Houdayer
- Full Time Employees
- 2,634
- Sector
- Health technology
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals: other
- Address
- 2, avenue de l’Ouest Lyonnais Messimy AR France 69510
- IPO Date
- Mar 25, 1991
- Business
- Boiron SA manufactures and markets homeopathic medicines worldwide. The company produces non-proprietary homeopathic medicines without specific therapeutic indications and proprietary specialties including Oscillococcinum for flu-like symptoms, Stodal and Stodaline cough syrups, Arnigel arnica gel, Camilia oral solution for teething, Sedatif PC tablets for sleep and anxiety, Coryzalia pellets for colds, Homeoptic eye drops, Homeovox lozenges for hoarseness, as well as additional products such as Acidil for heartburn, GasCalm for bloating, Euphralia eye drops, and Homeodent oral care items; it also offers cosmetics and natural health solutions. Boiron operates through geographic segments comprising France, other European countries, North America, and additional international markets, with over 50% of sales generated outside France via 23 subsidiaries and 30 distributors. Founded in 1932 by pharmacists Jean and Henri Boiron and headquartered in Messimy, France, the company employs approximately 2,800 people and maintains an integrated value chain from research and manufacturing to distribution. In 2023, EW Healthcare Partners acquired a 25% minority stake in Boiron Developpement, which holds the Boiron family's 70% interest and the employee fund's 5% stake in a transaction valuing the group at around EUR 875 million enterprise value, enabling a planned tender offer and supporting expansion into new healthcare verticals particularly in the U.S.; the company reported H1 2025 revenue of EUR 245.6 million, up 7.6% year-over-year, with net income rising 241% to EUR 11.4 million amid strong North American growth and improved margins.