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ACCC approval could take time for Sigma, CWH merger
Plans to complete Sigma Healthcare’s merger with Chemist Warehouse (CWH) in the second half of 2024 may be optimistic, analysts say Securing approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission …
Sigma’s top shareholder trims holding before merger ruling
A major shareholder has partly sold off its Sigma Healthcare stock, prompting questions about whether it signals a lack of confidence the Chemist Warehouse (CWH) merger will be approved Earlier …
Regulatory barriers may not be enough to stop CWH, Sigma merger
Sigma Healthcare’s merger with Chemist Warehouse may go ahead despite competition concerns Associate Professor of Finance at RMIT, Angel Zhong, warns Corporate Australia loves a big merger. And amid a growing …
CWH/Sigma announcement expected in June
ACCC opens consultation on Chemist Warehouse Group’s proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare Stakeholders are being invited to have their say on the proposed merger of Chemist Warehouse (CWH) and Sigma …
Will the ACCC quash CWH/Sigma merger?
Competition concerns could see regulator block Sigma’s planned merged with Chemist Warehouse, analyst warns The competition watchdog says Australia urgently needs stronger merger laws, as onlookers continue to build the …
Pharmacist raises questions of CWH, Sigma merger
Pharmacies operating under Sigma’s Amcal and Discount Drug Store brand could face an internal threat if the wholesaler’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse is approved, a pharmacy owner warns. …
Sigma targets $223m through share offer
Sigma Healthcare shareholders are being invited to access new shares as part of a retail entitlement offer Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare is aiming to raise $223 million through a retail …
Amcal, DDS franchisees to benefit from CWH ‘know how’
Sigma Healthcare franchisees to gain access to Chemist Warehouse’s IP under proposed merger Plans to create a $8.8 billion healthcare powerhouse through the merger of Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse …
Chemist Warehouse to get 85.75% in Sigma merger
Company to be valued at $8.8b putting it close to Top 50 of listed Australian companies The “transformational” proposed merger between Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare will see CWH with …
Bastas takes control of Juno as Arrotex profits go through roof
New operation DGB Health to control both generic pharmacos in reputed $1 billion deal, according to finance media One of Australia’s richest individuals Dennis Bastas is now in control of …
Brokers to merge under Attain banner
Pharmacy sales specialists, Attain Business Brokers and Victorian Pharmacy Brokers (VPB) are set to join forces on 31 March The merger will see VPB Principal, Ken Green, and Paul Meehan, …
Rapid expansion
Major pharmacy realignment as WA groups join forces under Pharmacy 777 banner The Pharmacy 777 group is set to expand after purchasing the Friendlies master franchise – a move which …