Synopsis:
Zydus Wellness Limited, gained momentum after announcing its first overseas acquisition, entering the vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) segment with a strong digital-first strategy.
A health and wellness stock witnessed sharp gains after it announced its entry into the high-growth vitamins, minerals, and supplements market through a global acquisition. The move marks the company’s foray into developed markets with a digital-first approach, further strengthening its international expansion strategy.
Zydus Wellness Limited, with a market capitalization of Rs. 13,861.63 crore, opened at Rs. 2,050.40 after a previous close of Rs. 2,016.60. The stock touched an intraday high of Rs. 2,196, marking an increase of 8.88 percent over the previous close.
What’s the News?
Zydus Wellness Limited announced that Alidac UK Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Comfort Click Limited, a UK-based company operating in the health and wellness sector, along with its subsidiaries in Ireland, the United States, and India. This is Zydus Wellness’ first overseas acquisition and marks its entry into the growing vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) space.
Comfort Click posted revenues of GBP 134 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, with a five-year compounded annual growth rate of 57 percent, and an adjusted operating profit of GBP 21 million.
The equity value of the transaction is GBP 239 million, subject to customary adjustments. The company has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the top 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025.
The acquisition provides Zydus Wellness entry into the GBP 11 billion European VMS market. Comfort Click operates across the United Kingdom and major European countries and is expanding its presence in the United States.
Its portfolio covers adult, paediatric, and pet nutrition through three brands: WeightWorld, which offers plant-based supplements, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, omegas, collagen, and sports nutrition; maxmedix, a gummy-based paediatric nutrition brand; and Animigo, a natural pet VMS brand offering specialized products for animal health.
Alidac UK has acquired full ownership of Comfort Click, including 100 percent of Class A and B ordinary shares, 71.43 percent of Class C non-controlling ordinary shares, and 66.67 percent of Class D non-controlling ordinary shares, making the company a wholly owned subsidiary of Alidac and a step-down subsidiary of Zydus Wellness. The total acquisition cost is GBP 239 million plus an agreed profit ticker from March 31, 2025, until closing on August 29, 2025, subject to adjustments.
Zydus Wellness highlighted that the global digital VMS market is projected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 7–9 percent, reaching USD 50–60 billion by 2030. The acquisition strengthens its digital health platform overseas, aligning with rising consumer health consciousness, preventive healthcare adoption, and the rise of e-commerce-driven wellness consumption.
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Global Expansion
Zydus Wellness has built a strong global footprint spanning India, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Maldives, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Nigeria, Kenya, Mauritius, Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, and Australia.
Comfort Click, on the other hand, has a presence in developed markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, and the United States, creating a complementary global network for Zydus Wellness.
Financial Snapshot
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue declined from Rs. 913 crore to Rs. 861 crore, a fall of 5.7 percent. Operating profit decreased from Rs. 190 crore to Rs. 156 crore, down 17.9 percent. Profit before tax slipped from Rs. 173 crore to Rs. 145 crore, marking a decline of 16.2 percent, while net profit dropped from Rs. 172 crore to Rs. 128 crore, down 25.6 percent.
On a year-on-year basis, revenue grew from Rs. 841 crore to Rs. 861 crore, an increase of 2.4 percent. Operating profit rose marginally from Rs. 155 crore to Rs. 156 crore, up 0.6 percent. Profit before tax declined from Rs. 152 crore to Rs. 145 crore, a drop of 4.6 percent, while net profit fell from Rs. 148 crore to Rs. 128 crore, down 13.5 percent.
About Zydus Wellness
Zydus Wellness is a leading Indian consumer company dedicated to promoting health and wellness across two key segments: Food & Nutrition and Personal Care. In Food & Nutrition, its brands include Sugar Free, a sugar substitute portfolio; I’Mlite, a reduced-calorie sugar-stevia blend; Complan, a protein-based growth and nutrition drink; Glucon-D, an instant energy provider; Nutralite, a cholesterol-free spread and dairy brand; and Ritebite, a protein bar and healthy snacking brand.
In Personal Care, Nycil addresses rashes and prickly heat with antibacterial protection, while Everyuth offers natural skincare solutions. The company continues to focus on innovative, science-backed, and consumer-centric products for healthier living.
Written By Manan Gangwar
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