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Charterhouse Capital-backed Cooper-Vemedia acquires Sanofi Brands for €158m

The over-the-counter drug manufacturer and distributor has gained ownership of 12 pharmaceutical brands as part of the deal. Charterhouse first invested in Cooper in 2015 and made the bolt-on acquisition of Vemedia in 2016.

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