Prenetics Announces Acquisition of Europa Sports Partners in Strategic Expansion to Consumer Health and Wellness Industry
19 August 2024 - 10:30PM
Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) (“Prenetics” or the
“Company”), a leading health sciences company, is pleased to
announce the acquisition of Europa Sports Partners (“Europa”) and
subsidiary, Hubmatrix, a global ecommerce and retail logistics
provider. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone
in Prenetics' expansion into the $187 billion United States
consumer health and wellness industry, and reinforces Prenetics’
recent entry into this sector with IM8, a new health and wellness
brand with a focus on cutting-edge consumer health products. The
acquisition and the continued operations of Europa have been funded
with cash available on the Company’s balance sheet.
Additionally, the Europa business establishes
the U.S. headquarters of Prenetics in Charlotte, NC, and solidifies
its business commitment to the US market. The acquisition of Europa
and subsidiary Hubmatrix will drive Prenetics’ distribution network
and streamline the predominantly brick and mortar distribution
business model to include a direct digital distribution
platform.
Danny Yeung, CEO of Prenetics, said: “Prenetics’
acquisition of Europa and Hubmatrix is a strategic move that
establishes our foothold in the U.S. market. Coupled with our
partnership with David Beckham and the upcoming launch of IM8, we
are positioned to become a leader in the health and wellness
industry. This move demonstrates our commitment to significant
growth and innovation in the rapidly expanding consumer market,
with expectations to surpass $100 million in consumer segment
revenue by the end of 2025.”
Justin Weeks, CEO of Europa Sports Partners,
added: “Joining forces with Prenetics opens up new opportunities
for Europa to leverage our advanced technologies and digital
strategies. Together, we can deliver enhanced value to our brand
partners and customers, driving forward the future of sports
nutrition and wellness.”
Operating for over three decades, Europa Sports
Partners is one of the largest full-service sports nutrition
distribution companies in the US. Europa specializes in
distributing nutritional and sports supplements, sports drinks, and
accessories to thousands of gyms, studios, and fitness centers
across the United States. The company distributes over 120 brands,
including well-known names like Ryse, Bucked Up, Labrada and many
more. Europa also operates three warehouses with more than 200,000
square feet of warehousing space. Hubmatrix, a subsidiary of
Europa, is a third-party logistics (3PL) direct to consumer
fulfillment provider of health and wellness brands.
ABOUT PRENETICS
Prenetics (NASDAQ:PRE), a leading health
sciences company, is dedicated to advancing consumer and clinical
health. Our consumer initiative is led by IM8, a new health and
wellness brand. Our clinical division is led by Insighta, our $200
million joint venture with renowned scientist Prof. Dennis Lo,
focused on multi-cancer early detection technologies. This is
followed by ACT Genomics, which has achieved FDA clearance for
comprehensive genomic profiling of solid tumors, and CircleDNA,
which uses NGS to offer comprehensive DNA tests. Each of Prenetics’
units synergistically enhances our global impact on health,
embodying our commitment to ‘enhancing life
through science.’
About Europa Sports
Partners
Europa Sports Partners is one of the largest
full-service sports distribution companies in the USA, providing a
wide range of sports nutrition products to 10,000+ fitness
facilities nationwide. Operating for over three decades, Europa has
built a strong reputation for quality and service in the
industry.
About Hubmatrix
Hubmatrix is a leading third-party logistics
(3PL) provider specializing in health and wellness brands. They
offer comprehensive logistics solutions that enhance business
operations, customer engagement, and digital marketing strategies,
supporting businesses in optimizing their digital footprint and
expanding their online presence.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations Contact:
Shannon DevineMZ North AmericaMain:
203-741-8811shannon.devine@mzgroup.us
Angela CheungInvestor Relations / Corporate FinancePrenetics
Global Limitedangela.hm.cheung@prenetics.com
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