Chemist Warehouse
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 provider 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 …
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 …
What does the future look like for CWH/Sigma shareholders?
Investors in the merged Sigma/Chemist Warehouse could start reaping the benefits from the retailer’s earnings late next year, but the outlook hinges on store number growth, one analyst says …
HMC Capital reaping reward of Sigma investment
Major Sigma Healthcare shareholder, HMC Capital, is cashing in on its investment after the ACCC backed the wholesaler’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Asset manager, HMC Capital, is continuing to …
Sigma/CWH merger to change pharmacy
Wesfarmers Health forecasts increased corporatisation of community pharmacy The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) green light to Sigma Healthcare’s merger with Chemist Warehouse (CWH) will have a major impact …
Pharmacy now just ordinary commerce: Barnes
Guild’s mantra that pharmacy and pharmaceuticals are not ordinary items of commerce may no longer hold true after ACCC green lights Sigma/Chemist Warehouse merger The competition watchdog’s decision not to …