Pelion invests in DocMorris
20.05.2025 - 13:30:20Pelion invests in DocMorris. DocMorris AG / CH0042615283
DocMorris AG / Key word(s): Investment 20-May-2025 / 13:30 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Frauenfeld, 20 May 2025 Press release Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR DocMorris AG (‘DocMorris’) was informed by Pelion S.A. (‘Pelion’), the largest company active in the healthcare sector in Poland, that Pelion has acquired a stake of 9.68% in DocMorris, calculated on the basis of the future number of shares of 51,017,883 after the rights issue. Based on the number of shares before the capital increase of 14,835,093, this corresponds to a stake of 33.27%. DocMorris welcomes that Pelion has made the decision to invest in the company, and is therefore convinced of its potential, being close to the industry with a lot of experience in the pharmacy business. DocMorris had held talks with several potential strategic investors, ahead of the rights issue, including Pelion. According to information on Pelion's website, the privately owned company is headquartered in Lodz, Poland, and has more than 12,000 employees and a turnover of over PLN 18 bn (around CHF 4 bn). Pelion is active in the wholesale of medical products (including medicines), the stationary and online sale of prescription and non-prescription medicines, the supply of hospitals and the provision of logistics services. In addition to Poland, Pelion is also active in Lithuania and Sweden. Investors and analyst contact Dr. Daniel Grigat, Head of Investor Relations & Sustainability Email: ir@docmorris.com, phone: +41 52 560 58 10 Media contact Torben Bonnke, Director Communications Email: media@docmorris.com, phone: +49 171 864 888 1 Agenda
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Language: | English |
Company: | DocMorris AG |
Walzmühlestrasse 49 | |
8500 Frauenfeld | |
Switzerland | |
ISIN: | CH0042615283 |
Listed: | SIX Swiss Exchange |
EQS News ID: | 2141712 |
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