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The Neubauer Japanese consortium of Mitsui and Rohto Pharmaceutical has bought 86 per cent of Eu Yan Sang.
Righteous Crane Holding is owned by a fund managed by Tower Capital Asia and Neubauer Corporation, as well as a unit of Temasek Holdings and founding family members of Eu Yan Sang.
The deal values Eu Yang Sang at about S$808 million.
Mitsui had announced on Apr 4 the consortium’s intent to purchase Eu Yan Sang.
It said then that the consortium was also planning a takeover bid for the remaining 14 per cent of Eu Yan Sang, while the founding family members of the company would reinvest partially into the Mitsui-Rohto special purpose company.
Tower Capital Asia founder and CEO Danny Koh said the completion of the sale of Eu Yan Sang is a “significant milestone” for the company.
“Tower Capital Asia is proud to have played a pivotal role in Eu Yan Sang’s evolution and we are confident that the new shareholders will continue to nurture its legacy of innovation and success,” he added.
Mr Richard Eu, chairman of Eu Yan Sang International and the great-grandson of founder Eu Kong, said the company is grateful for its partnership with Tower Capital Asia and Temasek.
He added that Eu Yan Sang is looking forward to “continuing our journey with Rohto Pharmaceutical and Mitsui”.
Founded in 1879, Eu Yan Sang operates more than 170 retail stores and 30 clinics in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Righteous Crane Holding took the company private from the Singapore bourse in 2016. The deal valued Eu Yan Sang at about US$196 million at the time.
Mitsui invested indirectly in Eu Yan Sang in November 2022. The Japanese firm said that it had contributed to the expansion of Eu Yan Sang’s business by helping to boost the company’s brand and supporting overseas expansion.
Mitsui, a conglomerate established in 1947, has 125 offices in 61 countries and regions, with businesses in energy, chemicals, and mineral and metal resources, among others.
Rohto is a manufacturer and marketer of pharmaceutical products, cosmetics and functional foods.
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