Combination of WindStar with Merz Lifecare

Oakley Capital today announced that is has agreed with Merz the strategic combination of WindStar Medical with Merz Lifecare under one holding to create one of the leading providers of over-the-counter (“OTC”) health and wellbeing products in the DACH region. On completion, the Merz Group will hold a majority stake in the holding. The transaction is expected to be completed in the beginning of 2025, once all regulatory approvals have been obtained.