Chemist Warehouse
The week in review
Medicines shortages, the rollout of the RSV maternal vaccination program and the implications of the Chemist Warehouse/Sigma merger on franchisees’ bank balances captured the headlines this week Mark Butler the …
Chemist Warehouse – Australia’s new ‘millionaire factory’
Sigma’s merger with Chemist Warehouse will create multimillionaires, proxy advisory firm says Chemist Warehouse shareholders could find themselves on the Australian Financial Review’s Rich List, if the discounter’s merger with …
Chemist Warehouse franchisees in line for post-merger windfall
Chemist Warehouse franchisees ponder $1 billion pay-day, as banks seek stake in Sigma Healthcare after it merges with the discount giant Investment bankers are in talks with some of Chemist …
Sigma/CWH merger to reshape ASX200
Potential ASX50 listing on the cards for post-merger Sigma Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare is set to become one of Australia’s 100 biggest companies – possibly breaking into the top 50 …
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 …