Celesio AG - CLS1- Profile

Celesio AG. The Group's principal activity is to offer pharmaceutical products and services. The Group operates under three major segments, Pharmaceutical Wholesale, Pharmacies and Solutions. Under Pharmaceutical Wholesale, the Group undertakes wholesale distribution of medicines and other pharmaceutical products to pharmacies. Under Pharmacies, the Group operates pharmacies. The Group also develops health center together with doctors and health authorities. As on 31-Dec-2006, the Group operates 2,100 pharmacies across Europe. Under Solutions, the Group offers pharmaceutical services such as logistics and distribution of medicines. The Group operates across Europe and the United Kingdom. In 2006, the Group acquired KV Tjellesen and A/S Max Jenne. Pharmaceutical Wholesale accounted for 81% of 2006 revenues; Pharmacies, 15% and Solutions, 4%