Chemist Warehouse
Reflecting on 2024
AJP editor, Chris Brooker, looks back on the year in pharmacy in our latest podcast Speaking with Carlene McMaugh the host of the AJP Podcast, Chris Brooker reflects on the …
Case for merger ‘highly compelling’: Sigma chair
Sigma shareholders urged to back resolutions in favour of merger with Chemist Warehouse Sigma Healthcare’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse offers a “transformational opportunity”, the company’s chair, Michael Sammells says. …
Merger next step in CWH evolution: Gance
Sigma and Chemist Warehouse schedule EGMs for merger votes on 29 January 2025 Shareholders are being urged to back Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare, with Jack Gance …
Sigma’s undertakings give cause for optimism
Amcal franchisees are “cautiously optimistic” that Sigma’s merger with Chemist Warehouse will deliver fresh investment in the brand Should Sigma Healthcare shareholders vote to support its proposed merger with Chemist …
Sigma sets date for CWH merger completion
Sigma is on track to issue a prospectus on its proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse “this calendar year”, with an EGM to be scheduled for early 2025 Sigma Healthcare shareholders …
CWH founders building a business for their ‘kids and grandkids’
Sigma merger will ensure the sustainability and success long-term of the Chemist Warehouse Group, co-founder claims Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) proposed merger with wholesaler Sigma Healthcare will enable the discounter to …
‘A great Australian story’: CWH founders named AFR Business Person of Year
The three founders of the $30bn discount pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse (CWH) have been honoured by The Australian Financial Review (AFR) Mario Verrocchi and Jack and Sam Gance have been …
Major Sigma shareholder cashes in again
Asset manager cuts stake in Sigma ahead of the wholesaler’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse HMC Capital has cashed in on Sigma Healthcare’s soaring share price for the fifth time …
Pharmacy braces for impact of Sigma/CWH merger
The majority of pharmacists anticipate their businesses will be affected by the merger of Sigma and Chemist Warehouse “Very demoralising”, is one pharmacist’s assessment of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s …
Sigma merger delivers big win for asset manager
HMC Capital’s stake in Sigma Healthcare is reaping significant rewards for investors Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse is delivering strong returns for investors in asset management firm, HMC Capital. …
Strategy shift bearing fruit for PharmX
Healthcare technology focused on profitability following lengthy court case PharmX is reporting continued revenue growth as it focuses on technology enhancement and market expansion. Addressing the company’s annual general …
The week in review
Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse continued to dominate the headlines this week, while a nude shopper also attracted the media spotlight Rivals and investment analysts shared their views the …