Dechra Pharmaceuticals

Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Type Public (LSE: DPH)
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Founded 1997
Headquarters Stoke-on-Trent, England
Key people Michael Redmond, (Chairman)
Ian Page, (CEO)
Products Felimazola, Vetoryl
Services National Veterinary Services, NationWide Laboratories
Revenue £350.0 million (2009)[1]
Operating income £25.0 million (2009)[1]
Net income £11.3 million (2009)[1]
Employees 1,012 (2009)
Website www.dechra.com

Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc (LSE: DPH) is a British-based manufacturer of veterinary products. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a former constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

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History

The Company was founded in 1997 by way of a management buy-out from Lloyds Chemists.[2] It was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2000.[2]

In 2007 it bought VetXX, a Danish veterinary products business, for £62m.[3]

Operations

The Company has two divisions:[4]

  • Pharmaceuticals - mainly for dogs, cats and horses; products include Vetoryl for Cushing's disease in dogs and Felimazole for hyperthyroidism in cats
  • Services - National Veterinary Services - supply and distribution of veterinary products to veterinary practices; NationWide Laboratories - veterinary laboratory services

See also

  • Pharmaceutical industry in the United Kingdom

References

  1. ^ a b c Annual Report 2009
  2. ^ a b Montague Private Equity announces sale of VetXX
  3. ^ Dechra Pharma to buy VetXX for £61.7m
  4. ^ Dechra: Introductions



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