The acquisition marks Zydus Wellness’ first overseas acquisition and its entry into the vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) segment.
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Zydus Wellness Limited’s subsidiary Alidac UK Limited has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based Comfort Click Limited including its three subsidiaries in Ireland, US and India, the company said. The equity value is GBP 239 million, subject to adjustments under the terms of the Special Purchase Agreement, it added.
The acquisition marks Zydus Wellness’ first overseas acquisition and its entry into the vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) segment, the company added. The target company posted revenues of GBP 134 million for the financial year ended Jun 30, 2025, with a five-year CAGR of 57 percent, and recorded adjusted operating profit of GBP 21 million, it said. The VMS market in Europe is estimated at GBP 11 billion, it added.
CCL has operations across United Kingdom (UK) and Europe (EU) and is expanding its operations in the United States of America (USA). The company has a diversified portfolio across adult, kids and pet segments. Comfort Click’s portfolio comprises three brands – WeightWorld (which includes plant-based supplements, vitamins and minerals, collagen, omegas, probiotics, and micronutrients, and sports nutrition for adults); maxmedix (a specialty VMS gummy brand which caters to all paediatric nutritional requirements); and Animigo (a natural pet VMS brand which offers a range of pet care products).
Sharvil Patel, Chairman, Zydus Wellness said, “The global acquisition of Comfort Click, a leading player in the digital vitamins, minerals and supplements space, marks a significant step in our journey to empower consumers to make informed choices and embrace wellness-focused products as part of their path to better health. This strategic move reflects our aspiration to be a forward-looking company that not only anticipates consumer needs but also enables easy access to them. With Comfort Click, we are strengthening our global capabilities, deepening our presence in digital health and personalised wellness, and exploring scalable and sustainable models that will shape the future of wellbeing.”
The global digital VMS market is experiencing strong momentum, with a projected CAGR of 7–9 percnet through 2030, reaching an estimated $ 50 – 60 billion by the end of the decade, the company said. The growth is being driven by rising health consciousness, increasing preventive healthcare adoption, and the expansion of e-commerce and digital health platforms, it added.
Published on August 29, 2025
