Prestige Brands Shows International Ambition In Care Pharmaceuticals Buy

The acquisition of Australian OTC firm Care Pharmaceuticals brings Prestige Brands a portfolio of pediatric and women’s health products, as well as potential entrée into additional Asia Pacific markets.

Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. follows through on plans to stretch its U.S.-centric business internationally with the acquisition of Australian OTC firm Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.

Prestige has enjoyed strong growth in recent years through the addition of consumer products from GlaxoSmithKline and Blacksmith Brands, as well as organic growth of core brands such as Clear...

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