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Platform·Financial/Wealth Management·July 10, 2026

Apollo invests $3.4B in Bayer’s LARC business

The carve-out includes a global portfolio of intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants spanning hormone-based and non-hormonal options used by millions of women.

Takeaways

  • Bayer's LARC Business is a global long-acting reversible contraception portfolio that includes intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants.
  • Apollo is acquiring Bayer's LARC Business with backing from Apollo Global Management.
  • Disclosed scale includes $3.4 billion.
BuyerApollo Global Management
TargetBayer's LARC Business
SponsorApollo Global Management
SellerBayer
TypePlatform
IndustryFinancial
Sub-sectorWealth Management, Payments

Apollo invested $3.4 billion in Bayer’s long-acting reversible contraception business, carving out a portfolio of intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants from Bayer’s pharmaceutical division.

The transaction establishes the LARC unit as an independent women’s health platform focused on hormone-based and non-hormonal reproductive health products used across global markets.

Bayer said the carve-out gives the business dedicated ownership and capital for its next phase of growth.