Kirin Holdings to Acquire Canadian Supplement Maker Jamieson Wellness for About C$1.9 Billion
Kirin Holdings said it will acquire Canadian supplement maker Jamieson Wellness for about C$1.898 billion (¥218.3 billion), making the company a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal, expected to close between October and December, supports Kirin's expansion in health sciences amid sluggish liquor demand. Jamieson, which develops, manufactures and sells supplements across more than 50 countries, posted sales of about C$822 million in its fiscal year ending December 2025. Kirin plans to combine its fermentation and biotechnology expertise with Jamieson to drive growth.
Kirin Holdings announced it will acquire Canadian health products giant Jamieson Wellness, investing about C$1.898 billion (about ¥218.3 billion) to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. Against a backdrop of rising health awareness and sluggish growth in the alcoholic beverages market, the company aims to expand its business base in the health science field.
Jamieson Wellness engages in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of supplements, with operations in more than 50 countries centred on North America. Its consolidated sales for the fiscal year ending December 2025 were about C$822 million. Kirin Holdings plans to acquire all of the company's issued shares between October and December, and combine its own fermentation and biotechnology-related R&D capabilities to pursue growth.
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