Zydus Wellness Acquires Comfort Click for Global VMS Expansion

Recently, Zydus Wellness Limited ("Zydus Wellness" or "the Company"), a prominent Indian consumer company specializing in health and wellness, announced a significant strategic move: the acquisition of Comfort Click Limited ("CCL"), a United Kingdom-based entity. This landmark transaction, executed through Zydus Wellness's wholly owned subsidiary, Alidac UK Limited ("Alidac"), marks Zydus Wellness's first overseas acquisition.

- By Anirudha Jain

Zydus Wellness Limited is a leading Indian consumer company dedicated to health and wellness through its two core segments: Food & Nutrition and Personal Care. In Food & Nutrition, Sugar Free offers a range of sugar substitutes, while I'Mlite combines sugar with stevia for 50% fewer calories. Complan, a protein-rich nutrition drink, supports growth and cognitive development and now includes Nutrigro for toddlers, Immuno-Gro for immunity, and VieMax for adult nutrition. Glucon-D provides instant energy and hydration, now available in a ready-to-drink format. Nutralite leads in cholesterol free spreads and includes dairy offerings like ghee and butter. Ritebite including Ritebite Max Protein offers healthy snacks and protein bars for active lifestyles. In the Personal Care segment, Nycil fights sweat, odour, rashes, and prickly heat with its antibacterial formula, while Everyuth delivers nature-based skincare solutions.

Transaction Details

The Board of Directors of Alidac UK Limited entered into a Share Purchase Agreement ("SPA") with the sellers (existing shareholders of Comfort Click) for the purchase of existing shares in Comfort Click Limited along with its three subsidiaries located in Ireland, the United States, and India.

Under the terms of the SPA, Alidac UK Limited acquired a substantial portion of Comfort Click Limited's equity. Specifically, Alidac acquired 100% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Class A and Class B. In addition, Alidac obtained 71.43% of the non-controlling ordinary shares of Class C and 66.67% of the non-controlling ordinary shares of Class D. The acquisition is strategically positioned to propel Zydus Wellness into the high-growth Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) segment and significantly accelerate its digital business platform on an international scale.