Zydus Wellness Stock Jumps 9% After UK Acquisition

Mumbai, September 1, 2025: Zydus Wellness Limited (NSE: ZYDUSWELL, BSE: 531335) surged 8.86% to an intraday high of ₹2,197.50 in early trade on Monday so far. The rally in the shares comes after the company announced that it has made an overseas acquisition. In its regulatory filing, the company disclosed the takeover of Comfort Click Limited (CCL), UK. The step marks a significant venture into the European vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) market.

Zydus Wellness Surges 8.86% to ₹2,197.50 with Market Cap at ₹13,829 Crore

On 01-Sep-2025 at 12:35 PM, shares of Zydus Wellness Limited were trading at ₹2,173.30, marking a sharp gain of 7.66% from its previous close of ₹2,018.70. The stock hit a day’s high of ₹2,197.50 and a low of ₹2,065.00 so far, supported by strong activity with a traded value of ₹171.88 crore. The company’s market capitalization stood at ₹13,829.17 crore, keeping the stock close to its 52-week high of ₹2,321.00 and well above its low of ₹1,493.20.

Zydus Wellness Expands into £11 Billion UK VMS Market with £239 Million Comfort Click Deal

The acquisition of Comfort Click Limited (UK) (the target company) by Zydus Wellness is a strategic expansion by the company into the growing UK Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS) market. The step has enabled the company to step into the GBP 11 billion European VMS market, that too via a trusted name. Comfort Click has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies in 2024 and 2025.

As Comfort Click is a renowned name, with a strong digital-first distribution model that makes the majority of sales through D2C and e-commerce channels, it has a strong portfolio, which is also reflected in the deal with an equity value of GBP 239 million plus profit adjustments. The valuation is also supported by strong financials as the company reported an unaudited turnover of GBP 134 million and an adjusted operating profit of GBP 21 million for FY25.

Zydus Wellness Adds WeightWorld™, maxmedix™ and Animigo to Strengthen Global Reach

Through this acquisition, Zydus Wellness has acquired renowned consumer brands such as WeightWorld™, maxmedix™, and Animigo. This will help the company in strengthening its foothold in the UK and European markets while also providing a platform for expansion into the USA. The transaction was completed on August 29, 2025, and was structured as a cash consideration, emphasizing the acquirer’s confidence in the long-term growth potential of the health and wellness category.

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REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/ZYDUSWELL_29082025210716_SEintimationSimbaFinal.pdf

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