United for Health: The merge of Merz Lifecare and WindStar Medical businesses has come into force.

The agreement concluded between Merz and Oakley Capital at the beginning of October 2024 to merge the Merz Lifecare and WindStar Medical businesses came into force on January 1, 2025. All regulatory approvals had previously been obtained. With this merger, Merz Lifecare will become one of the most important OTC brand manufacturers in the DACH region.

The Merz Lifecare and WindStar Medical businesses have been united under the roof of the new Merz Lifecare Holding GmbH. Merz holds a majority stake in the holding company and Oakley Capital a minority stake. The managing directors of the holding company are Xenia Barth (CEO Merz Lifecare) and Steven Potschull (COO Merz Lifecare).