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Ascendis Health shareholders vote overwhelmingly in favour of delisting from the JSE

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November 19, 2025

ASCENDIS Health on Tuesday announced that the vast majority of its shareholders have voted in favour of delisting the company from the main board of the JSE, marking the next phase of its successful strategic turnaround and growth journey.

- PHILIPPA LARKIN

Shares in Ascendis Health, which is a South African health and wellness investment holding company were unchaned on the news. Ascendis Health first proposed delisting from the JSE on June 29, 2023

Of the shareholders who took part in the vote, almost 93% voted in favour of delisting. The holders of a majority of Ascendis shares have also indicated to Ascendis Health's management that they want to remain on as shareholders after the delisting, showing strong support for the strategic direction that has been charted by the Ascendis management to unlock greater value in an unlisted environment.

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