Chemist Warehouse
Merger to shake up industry
Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare poses big questions for pharmacy owners and rival banner groups, John Thornett of Peak Strategies says There is no doubt the Chemist Warehouse model …
‘I always thought pharmacy would be deregulated’: Verrocchi
Sigma merger “goes a long way to fixing” regulations preventing pharmacists from passing their business to their non-pharmacist children, Chemist Warehouse boss says Pharmacy’s ownership rules were a factor in …
CWH founders’ wealth soars
‘Rich list’ sees Chemist Warehouse bosses’ wealth rise, with the Sigma effect yet to be counted The three founders of Chemist Warehouse have collectively seen their wealth climb by $920m …
Sigma set for ASX50
Pharmacy wholesaler opens trading as Australia’s 22nd biggest company following Chemist Warehouse merger Sigma Healthcare is set to join the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) top 50 (ASX50) next month, following …
‘We’ve established ourselves as the leaders of this industry’
“Good things come to those who wait… the best things come to those who believe,” Chemist Warehouse founder, Mario Verrocchi said after the company debuted on the ASX Today’s listing …
World news wrapup: 13 February 2025
UK woman dies after pharmacy ‘tick- box’ exercise; pharmacist suspended over anti-vax autism statements; Dublin Chemist Warehouse-Boots property stoush Suffolk, UK: A coroner has recommended a review of online prescription …
Banks boost Sigma stakes
Goldman Sachs and Citigroup take “substantial” positions in Sigma ahead of merger with Chemist Warehouse International investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, have announced themselves as substantial shareholders in …
Restrictive ownership laws a risk for Sigma
Sigma Healthcare is flagging the potential for a state regulator to reject an application by a Chemist Warehouse franchisee as a risk to growth and profitability Potential delays to the …
Chemist Warehouse gives Sigma EBIT boost
Sigma issues positive trading update ahead of results announcement Sigma Healthcare is already reaping the rewards of securing its supply contract with Chemist Warehouse. In a trading update issued to …
No going back for CWH merger
Sigma’s takeover of Chemist Warehouse clears final hurdle with Federal Court orders being lodged with ASIC Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare is now legally effective and binding on the …
Another box ticked for Sigma merger
Sigma gets Federal Court approval for Chemist Warehouse acquisition The Federal Court of Australia issued orders this morning (Monday 3 February 2025) approving Sigma Healthcare’s acquisition of 100% of the …
The week in review
Takeovers dominated the last seven days in pharmacy, with one merger edging closer to completion plans for another were unveiled Shareholders of wholesaler Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse gave their …