Chemist Warehouse
Sigma backer gives financial update
A top Sigma shareholder has shared how investing in the wholesaler has added to its fund, as the market continues to wait for the watchdog’s decision on the proposed Chemist …
EBOS lifts revenue, looks to post-CWH supply future
A strong year for community pharmacy helped to boost sales for the wholesaler and distributor, with the now-finished Chemist Warehouse deal accounting for almost 17% of its revenue Pharmacy wholesaler …
New date for Sigma, CWH merger announcement
Competition watchdog poised to announce findings of a review into Chemist Warehouse’s proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare in October Details of the review of Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) planned reverse takeover …
Too-cold fridge prompts email to patients
A pharmacy has emailed some of its patients, advising that a flu vaccine it provided them was stored at the wrong temperature The Townsville Bulletin reports that Daniel Jeffery, manager/pharmacist …
Major shareholder again reduces stake in Sigma
HMC Capital has lowered its voting power in Sigma to just over 12% after owning 19% earlier this year A top Sigma Healthcare investor has reduced its stake in the …
Shareholders back CWH/Sigma deal, face risks if it fails: analyst
Sigma shares rallied to an eight-year high, but one analyst says investors could be exposed if the CWH deal doesn’t get the green light The share market appears to be …
Could CWH be forced to ditch stores to save Sigma deal?
Hedge fund says CWH will have to sell stores to secure Sigma merger, or rethink ASX listing strategy Questions have been raised about whether Chemist Warehouse (CWH) will have to …
CWH founders snap up coveted Melbourne corner site
Chemist Warehouse bosses expand retail property portfolio with purchase of Melbourne bank premises The founders of Chemist Warehouse have continued their Melbourne buying spree, purchasing a property in one of …
ACCC suspends Sigma, CWH merger timeline
Regulator to announce revised date for decision on Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Group The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suspending its timeline to announce a …
CWH escapes supermarket code scrutiny
“Families do not complete their weekly food and grocery shopping at Bunnings or Chemist Warehouse,” the review into supermarkets has found The final report of the Independent Review of the …
Sigma shares rebound after post-ACCC statement dive
The wholesaler’s shares have rallied, but analysts are unsure of future upside for investors The Sigma Healthcare share price had its best day in more than three months, after dipping …
Barnes backs CWH, Sigma merger
Co-author of a review into pharmacy hopes ACCC “keeps an open mind” on Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Plans to merge pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, with discount giant, Chemist …