News from Karo Pharma

22 November, 2021

Karo Pharma acquires Sylphar International NV for EUR 290m and intends to carry out a rights issue of approximately EUR 200-250m

Karo Pharma Aktiebolag (publ) (the ”Company” or ”Karo”) has today entered into an agreement to acquire all of the shares in Sylphar International NV (“Sylphar”) and, direct and indirect, all of the shares in Pro Teeth Whitening Co Limited (“Pro Teeth Whitening”), Nutravita Limited (“Nutravita”) and Alpha Foods BV (“Alpha Foods”, together the “Sylphar Group”)...
28 October, 2021

Karo Pharma Quarterly report Q3 2021

July – September Revenues amounted to MSEK 738.5 (679.1), corresponding to an increase of +9% for the period. The organic growth1 during the third quarter was +13%. The currency impact in the quarter was 0% while the divestments generated an effect of -4%. EBIT (Operating Profit) amounted to MSEK 99.5 (43.7), corresponding to an increase...
7 September, 2021

Anna Hale appointed CMO at Karo Pharma

Karo Pharma Aktiebolag (publ) (“Karo”) has appointed Anna Hale as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Karo. The appointment reflects Karo’s growth ambitions, fueled by a strategy of geographical expansion and development of its portfolio of consumer healthcare brands, plus the continuous efforts to strengthen and develop Karo’s commercial organization.
24 August, 2021

Magnus Nylén leaves Karo Pharma, Matt Roberts appointed new CCO

Karo Pharma Aktiebolag (“Karo”) has appointed Matt Roberts as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Karo, replacing Magnus Nylén who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Karo. Matt will start his new position on September 1, 2021. “I would like to thank Magnus for his contributions at Karo. Magnus has been instrumental in...
22 July, 2021

Interim report Q2 2021

April – June Revenues amounted to MSEK 747.9 (688.9), corresponding to an increase of +9% for the period. The organic growth1 during the second quarter was +8%. The currency impact in the quarter was 0% while the acquisitions of the product portfolios Pevaryl® from Johnson & Johnson and Flux®, Decubal®, Apobase®, Lactocare® from Teva generated...
1 July, 2021

Karo Pharma divests brand portfolio to Evolan Pharma

Karo Pharma AB (“Karo”) today announces the divestment of a portfolio consisting of 12 brands to Evolan Pharma AB (“Evolan”). The transaction is effective per today, July 1[st], 2021.
6 May, 2021

Karo Pharma to sell its treasury shares

Karo Pharma (“Karo”) pursues a growth strategy, which combines geographical expansion with an active acquisition strategy. To execute on this strategy, Karo needs capital and a strong financial position. The treasury shares represent an unutilized resource in the company and a sale of the shares enhances Karo’s financial flexibility. On October 30, 2020 Karo communicated...
28 April, 2021

Karo Pharma resolves on sale of own shares

Under the the authorization from the 2021 Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors has resolved to sell up to 1,768,000 own shares to expand the company’s financial flexibility. The sale of own shares shall be effected – on one or several occasions before the 2022 Annual General Meeting, where a new mandate should be...
21 April, 2021

Interim report Q1 2021

January – March Revenues amounted to MSEK 713.0 (793.6), corresponding to a decrease of -10% for the period. The organic growth* during the first quarter was -16%. The currency impact in the quarter was -1% while the acquisitions of the product portfolios Proct® from Leo Pharma and Pevaryl® from Johnson & Johnson generated growth of...
1 April, 2021

Karo Pharma completes the acquisition of the brand portfolio from Teva Pharmaceuticals

Karo Pharma Aktiebolag (“Karo”) today announces that the acquisition of the European OTC brand portfolio from Teva Pharmaceuticals (Teva) for 84 MEUR, which was signed and announced on 3 February 2021, has been completed. The transaction transfers ownership of the brand portfolio, comprised of Flux ®, Decubal®, Lactocare®, Apobase®, Dailycare® and Fludent® from Teva to...
30 March, 2021

Karo Pharma publishes the 2020 annual report

Today, on 30 March 2021, Karo Pharma is publishing its annual report for 2020 on the company’s website, www.karopharma.com. For further information, please contact: Jon Johnsson, CFO, 073-507 88 61, jon.johnsson@karopharma.com The Annual Report is published in Swedish and English. The Swedish version represents the original version and has been translated into English. This information...
18 February, 2021

Year-end report 2020

Q4, October – December Net sales amounted to MSEK 721.2 (649.3). This corresponds to an increase of 11% for the period. The organic growth* during the fourth quarter was +1%. The currency impact in the quarter was -1% while the acquisitions of the product portfolios Proct® from Leo Pharma and Pevaryl® from Johnson & Johnson...
3 February, 2021

Karo Pharma acquires European OTC brand portfolio from Teva Pharmaceuticals

Karo Pharma Aktiebolag (“Karo”) today announces the acquisition of an OTC brand portfolio containing Flux®, Decubal®, Lactocare®, Apobase®, Dailycare® and Fludent® from Teva Pharmaceuticals (Teva) for a total consideration of EUR 84m.