TAS pharmacy chain (TAS Pharma LLC), part of TAS Group, intends to acquire another 60 pharmacies in the near future, increasing their number to 153 by February 2019. According to a press release from the network, TAS has begun a deal to acquire a pharmaceutical network of 26 pharmacies. In addition, negotiations are underway on the acquisition of another 34 pharmacies owned by two participants in the domestic pharmaceutical market.
“The acquisition of 60 pharmacies will allow us to increase our company’s share in the pharmaceutical market of Ukraine, improve its efficiency and strengthen our position in the top 20 pharmacy chains of the country,” the press service said citing director general of the chain Valeriy Hudzenko.
TAS Group was founded in 1998. It has assets in financial and industrial sectors, agriculture, real estate, pharmaceuticals, and venture projects. The financial sector of the group includes TAScombank, Universal Bank, VS Bank, two insurance companies and a number of other organizations. The founder and main shareholder of the group is Sergiy Tigipko.
