# Merz to merge Merz Lifecare and WindStar Medical under majority-held holding

Merz has agreed with Oakley Capital to merge Merz Lifecare and WindStar Medical under a common holding, with Merz holding a majority stake, pending regulatory approval.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-10-06
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: OTC health products

## Companies

- [Oakley Capital Limited](https://endata.com/companies/39476.md) (partner)
- [Merz](https://endata.com/companies/42039.md) (acquirer)
- [Merz Lifecare](https://endata.com/companies/80257.md) (target)
- [WindStar Medical](https://endata.com/companies/80258.md) (target)

## Sources

- [pharma-relations.de](https://www.pharma-relations.de/branche/merzwindstar~n2886), 2024-10-06: "Wir sehen für Merz Lifecare ein großes Potential auf dem attraktiven und wachsenden Gesundheitsmarkt."

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