DKSH

DKSH Performance Materials Expands its Life Science Business in Malaysia by Acquiring Elite Organic Sdn. Bhd.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
BHD, Acquisition, DKSH, Food, CHF, Fine chemical

DKSH Performance Materials Expands its Life Science Business in Malaysia by Acquiring Elite Organic Sdn.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH Performance Materials Expands its Life Science Business in Malaysia by Acquiring Elite Organic Sdn.
  • DKSH has today announced to have signed an agreement to acquire Elite Organic Sdn.
  • This acquisition is a unique opportunity for DKSH to further expand our highly attractive life science business in Asia Pacific.
  • Thomas Sul and Natale Capri, Co-Heads Business Unit Performance Materials at DKSH, jointly added: “We are very pleased to acquire Elite Organic, which offers a strong product portfolio with excellent growth prospects in Malaysia.

DKSH’s 91st Annual General Meeting 2024

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Growth, Nomination, DKSH, Executive Committee, Annual general meeting, Compensation, Proxy, Report, CHF, Holding company

Zurich, Switzerland, March 26, 2024 – DKSH’s shareholders have voted in favor of all motions at the company’s 91st Annual General Meeting by a solid majority.

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  • Zurich, Switzerland, March 26, 2024 – DKSH’s shareholders have voted in favor of all motions at the company’s 91st Annual General Meeting by a solid majority.
  • In total, 175 shareholders were present and a total of 52,929,311 shares, equaling 81.38% of the share capital, were represented at the meeting.
  • Marco Gadola was reelected as Chairman, and all current Board members as well as the members of the Nomination and Compensation committee were reelected for another term of office until completion of the next Annual General Meeting.
  • DKSH will distribute CHF 146.1 million to shareholders, with the payout expected to be made as of April 3, 2024.

DKSH Acquires Healthcare Distributor Medipharm in Brunei

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
CHF, Partnership, Acquisition, DKSH, Hospital, Pharmacy

DKSH has signed an agreement to acquire Medipharm Sdn Bhd (“Medipharm”), one of the leading pharmaceutical and medical devices distributors in Brunei.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH has signed an agreement to acquire Medipharm Sdn Bhd (“Medipharm”), one of the leading pharmaceutical and medical devices distributors in Brunei.
  • With this acquisition, DKSH Healthcare grows its business in line with the strategy to expand its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Zurich, Switzerland, January 15, 2024 – DKSH has announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire Medipharm, one of the leading pharmaceutical and medical devices distributors in Brunei.
  • DKSH and Medipharm build on a longstanding strategic partnership, with Medipharm having operated as DKSH’s sub distributor in Brunei for the last 25 years.

EQS-News: Marinomed Biotech AG with new Carragelose distribution and manufacturing partners and EU patent

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Saturday, December 30, 2023
Partnership, News, Patent, DKSH, Infection, SARS-CoV-2, European Patent Convention, Pharmaceutical industry

DKSH is a leading Market Expansion Services provider with nearly 160 years of experience, operating in 37 markets globally.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH is a leading Market Expansion Services provider with nearly 160 years of experience, operating in 37 markets globally.
  • Moreover, Marinomed was also able to successfully establish the production of Carragelose lozenges with its new Turkish manufacturing partner Meksmar.
  • Marinomed already supplied first customers with products and plans to further expand the distribution of Carragelose lozenges in the future.
  • Ending the year with a new partnership, a European patent and a successful manufacturing process shows once more that Carragelose is a success story,” Andreas Grassauer, CEO of Marinomed, says.

Dieter Schlosser, former CEO of SoftwareOne, joins Eye-Able® 

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Wearables, Mobile Technology, Apps, Applications, Technology, People with Disabilities, Health Technology, Software, Health, Consumer, Optical, DKSH, Disability, Mercedes-Benz Group, City, The Conference Board, Partnership, BHP, Cryptocurrency

He sees great potential in promoting digital accessibility and wants to establish Eye-Able® as one of the world's best solutions in this field.

Key Points: 
  • He sees great potential in promoting digital accessibility and wants to establish Eye-Able® as one of the world's best solutions in this field.
  • Dieter Schlosser's involvement underscores Web Inclusion's success in making digital content accessible to all user groups with Eye-Able®.
  • Oliver Greiner, CEO and Founder of Web Inclusion: "Dieter Schlosser's role in Eye-Able® goes far beyond that of a major investor.
  • Greiner is certain: "With Dieter Schlosser, Eye-Able® will further strengthen its position as a global solution in the field of digital accessibility.“

DKSH Achieves a Higher EcoVadis Score and Receives Another Gold Medal for its Sustainability Efforts

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Ethics, United Nations Global Compact, Human rights, Environment, DKSH, Policy, Renewable energy

DKSH’s commitment to sustainability has been recognized with the internationally renowned EcoVadis Gold Medal for the second time.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH’s commitment to sustainability has been recognized with the internationally renowned EcoVadis Gold Medal for the second time.
  • With its improved score, DKSH now ranks among the top 4% of all companies rated by EcoVadis.
  • This recognition acknowledges its ongoing commitment to sustainability and its efforts to further pursue responsible business practices.
  • Being awarded with the EcoVadis Gold Medal and the higher score are a result of DKSH’s progress in its sustainability efforts, especially in the areas of labor and human rights as well as sustainable procurement.

DKSH Technology Strengthens Its Business in Australia and New Zealand With the Acquisition of Bio-Strategy

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Sustainability, Small Business Saturday, Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Acquisition, Growth, DKSH, CHF, Sales, Consultant

DKSH has signed an agreement to acquire Bio-Strategy Limited (“Bio-Strategy”), the largest independent distributor of scientific instruments in Australia and New Zealand.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH has signed an agreement to acquire Bio-Strategy Limited (“Bio-Strategy”), the largest independent distributor of scientific instruments in Australia and New Zealand.
  • With this acquisition, DKSH grows its Scientific Instrumentation business in line with Business Unit Technology’s strategy to build resilience and deliver profitable growth.
  • DKSH acquires 100% of the business and its management team and employees will join DKSH’s Business Unit Technology.
  • Hanno Elbraechter, Head Business Unit Technology at DKSH, commented: “I am delighted with the acquisition of Bio-Strategy as an important addition to DKSH.

DKSH Closes Second Sustainability-Linked Loan With Existing CHF 150 Million Revolving Credit Facility

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
ANZ, RCF, Life, Sustainable finance, Failure, CHF, Renewable energy, DKSH

DKSH has converted its existing CHF 150 million revolving credit facility loan into a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH has converted its existing CHF 150 million revolving credit facility loan into a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
  • Zurich, Switzerland, October 5, 2023 – DKSH, a leading Market Expansion Services provider and trusted partner for companies looking to grow in Asia and beyond, has converted an existing CHF 150 million revolving credit facility (RCF) into a sustainability-linked RCF.
  • The sustainability-linked RCF includes an accordion feature which provides flexibility to increase the size of the RCF by up to CHF 150 million through existing lenders, or through the additional facility commitments by any existing lender, and/or the introduction of new lenders.
  • Earlier in May this year, DKSH signed a sustainability-linked loan for CHF 315 million, linked to the same key performance indicators.

DKSH Healthcare Strengthens its Australian Business with the Acquisition of Partizan

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Monday, October 2, 2023
DKSH, Business, Small Business Saturday, Acquisition, CHF, Patient, History, Pharmaceutical industry

DKSH has closed the acquisition of Partizan Worldwide Pty Limited (“Partizan”), a leading patient support healthcare solutions provider in Australia.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH has closed the acquisition of Partizan Worldwide Pty Limited (“Partizan”), a leading patient support healthcare solutions provider in Australia.
  • With this acquisition, DKSH grows its patient services business in line with Business Unit Healthcare’s strategy to expand its market position and drive into higher added value segments and services.
  • Zurich, Switzerland, October 2, 2023 – DKSH has today announced the acquisition of Partizan, a leading patient services provider in the Australian pharmaceutical market, designing and delivering in-home treatment programs to patients on behalf of pharmaceutical companies.
  • DKSH acquires 100% of the business and Partizan’s management team and its employees will join DKSH’s Business Unit Healthcare.

DKSH Consumer Goods Strengthens Beauty Care Business by Acquiring CS&Co. Beauty Solutions

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Monday, September 18, 2023
DKSH, Health, Acquisition, CS, Acquire BPO, CHF, Skin, Retail

DKSH Consumer Goods Strengthens Beauty Care Business by Acquiring CS&Co.

Key Points: 
  • DKSH Consumer Goods Strengthens Beauty Care Business by Acquiring CS&Co.
  • With the acquisition, DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods strengthens its capabilities in the growing beauty sector in New Zealand.
  • Zurich, Switzerland, September 18, 2023 – Through the acquisition of CS&Co., DKSH Consumer Goods obtains a uniquely positioned business of meaningful scale with longstanding relationships in a market with accretive margins.
  • Chris Ritchie, Head Business Unit Consumer Goods at DKSH, commented: “I am excited with the acquisition.