CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / March 7, 2023 / Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or "the Company") (Nasdaq:COSM), a global healthcare group with proprietary lines of nutraceuticals and distributor of pharmaceuticals, branded generics, OTC medications and medical devices, announced today that it has entered into a material definitive agreement with Pharmaceutical Laboratories CANA S.A., ("Cana") a Greek pharmaceutical company that manufactures, sells, distributes, and markets original branded products researched and developed by leading global pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
This material definitive agreement is pursuant to the Binding Letter of Intent dated July 19, 2022, and amended on January 10, 2023, which was entered into by Cosmos Health, applicable Cana entities, and Cana shareholders. On February 28, 2023, Cosmos Health injected €4.1 million into Cana, which will allow it to emerge as an entity with a robust balance sheet and a strong foundation for future growth. The next phase is the execution of a Stock Purchase Agreement to be concluded no later than March 31, 2023.
Greg Siokas, Chief Executive Officer of Cosmos Health, commented, "We are extremely excited to be one step closer to welcoming Cana to our group, an acquisition that will deliver on our commitment to grow via strategic M&As. The successful execution of this transaction is a testament to our financial strength, as evidenced by our strong balance sheet with a solid cash position and minimal debt. We anticipate that this transaction will not only generate numerous synergies, but will also be transformative for Cosmos by strengthening our vertical integration and expanding our product portfolio. This is an important milestone for our group as it is expected to accelerate our growth plans, enabling us to expand our partnerships, enter new business segments, and gain ownership of attractive unencumbered real estate that houses Cana's EU-licensed production facility certified by the European Medicines Agency to manufacture pharmaceuticals, supplements, cosmetics, biocides, and medical devices. Furthermore, this acquisition would bolster our portfolio of proprietary brands beyond our existing product lines "Sky Premium Life" and "Mediterranation" which are currently enjoying substantial growth. Additionally, Cana's extensive commercial experience and diversified customer base will prove invaluable as we relaunch and expand several brands, with significant opportunities to increase our exports. We look forward to working with Kosta Kanaroglou and his team to build upon Cosmos' success."
Kosta Kanaroglou, CEO of Cana Laboratories, stated, "We are pleased to be joining the Cosmos team as they share our dedication to health and wellness, as well as our high quality product standards. Cana is a 4th generation family business with the vision to serve the community by developing, manufacturing and distributing products that offer innovative solutions to patients, while adhering to the highest standards of business ethics. This acquisition should allow Cana to grow its contract manufacturing customer base, reposition its existing product portfolio and invest in new proprietary products. We look forward to being part of the Cosmos family and assisting in the development and launching of innovative pharmaceutical products together."
Founded in 1928, Cana has manufactured and distributed a broad range of proprietary pharmaceutical and health related products. Furthermore, it has operated as a trusted partner of multinational pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca, Janssen, Merck and Viatris as well as some of the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies such as Nestle, Unilever and P&G. In the last decade, Cana Laboratories' activities also ventured into medical devices, representing major medical technology companies such as Medtronic, Stryker and others in the Greek market.
Cana's 54,000 sq. ft owned production facility located in Athens, Greece, is licensed under European Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and certified by EMA to manufacture pharmaceuticals, food supplements, cosmetics, biocides and medical devices. It has a variety of production lines that can produce solids, orals, semi solids and liquids. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Cana's diversified customer base includes public & private hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets, wholesalers, etc. Furthermore, its proprietary product portfolio includes pharmaceuticals, dermocosmetics, antiseptics, and food supplements, as well as an infant care organic product line, Biobebe.
Additional details on the transaction are available in the Company's Form 8-K filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6, 2023.
About Cosmos Health, Inc.
Cosmos Health Inc. (Nasdaq:COSM) is a global healthcare group that was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Cosmos Health is engaged in the nutraceuticals sector through its own proprietary lines of products "Sky Premium Life" and "Mediterranation." Additionally, the Company is operating in the pharmaceutical sector through the provision of a broad line of branded generics and OTC medications and is involved in the healthcare distribution sector through its subsidiaries in Greece and UK serving retail pharmacies and wholesale distributors. Cosmos Health is strategically focused on the R&D of novel patented nutraceuticals (IP) and specialized root extracts, as well as on the R&D of proprietary complex generics and innovative OTC products. Cosmos has developed a global distribution platform and is currently expanding throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Cosmos Health has offices and distribution centers in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece and Harlow, UK. More information is available at www.cosmoshealthinc.com and www.skypremiumlife.com.
About Pharmaceutical Laboratories CANA S.A.
Pharmaceutical Laboratories CANA S.A. is a Greek company founded in 1928, that manufactures and distributes a wide range of pharmaceutical and health related products, both proprietary as well as in partnership with multinational companies. More information about Cana can be found at www.cana.gr.
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SOURCE: Cosmos Health Inc.