HARPS Global, is the holding company of Malaysian glove manufacturer HARPS Holdings Berhad (“HARPS Holdings”). HARPS Holdings is a fast-growing manufacturer and distributor of nitrile examination gloves based in Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia founded in 2015 by Malaysian entrepreneur Haziq Bin Zairel Oh. HARPS set up HARPS Global as its headquarters in Singapore on 30 December 2021 to act as the holding company and regional hub for the HARPS group.
Haziq Bin Zairel Oh, the founder, Group Managing Director & CEO of HARPS Global said: “This transaction has been the result of a careful process to identify the best strategic and cultural fit for both Semperit and HARPS. The acquisition of Sempermed fits our proposed strategy and enables us to move to the next stage of our evolution as a young company, firstly via the establishment of HARPS Global in Singapore to act as our regional hub, and now through this proposed acquisition of Sempermed. We have taken the long view and see value in Sempermed’s strong brand equity, global distribution capabilities, complimentary product range and technical know-how. The proposed acquisition additionally provides HARPS with geographic diversification and expands our assortment of products. Sempermed has over 100 years of experience in quality glove manufacturing and we are one of the youngest and fastest growing medical glove manufacturers in the world.”
Haziq added “We look forward to completing the acquisition and welcoming the employees of Sempermed to our organisation. We also want to reassure all stakeholders to our commitment to the transaction (including the employees of Sempermed in Austria and abroad) that we are a strategic investor, dedicated and committed to this industry. We are confident that we will be the right home for Sempermed. We look forward to connecting with all of you soon to communicate our exciting strategy and plans for Sempermed over the coming months.”
The completion of the transaction is subject to the approval from regulatory authorities and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023.
Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Harps Global Pte. Limited.
Source: The Edge Markets
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