Mallax acquires Sana Pharma Medical, Establishing a New Nordic Pharmaceutical Platform

Mallax Pharmaceuticals AB has acquired Sana Pharma Medical AS, forming a new Nordic pharmaceutical platform.

SPM, founded in Norway in 2014, is a rapidly growing OTC company with complete pharmaceutical infrastructure and Nordic distribution coverage. With the well-established brands such as Lunixen and Sedix and additional products based on the chemical melatonin, the Company has a leading position in the fast-growing sleep and anxiety sector. SPM is a well-resourced platform with about 15 FTEs that provides extensive in-house pharmaceutical expertise and experience to serve as an appealing basis for Mallax. Furthermore, the Company has a sizable and steadily growing pipeline of new products that will be released in the future years.

Mallax was founded in 2020 by Impilo, a Nordic healthcare-focused investment firm, and Anders Larnholt, a seasoned pharma, and healthcare executive, with the long-term goal of creating a large and diverse platform with established pharmaceuticals and OTC products for customers and patients across Europe.

Dr. Peter Sjöstrand, the former deputy CEO and CFO of Astra and the former Chairman of the Boards of Gambro and Meda, is named Chairman of the Board of Mallax as part of the transaction.

About Mallax
Mallax was founded in 2020 by Impilo and Anders Larnholt with the ambition of building a leading pharma company and investing significant capital and resources behind the right acquisition opportunities across Europe, with a wide size range for any individual deal ranging from EUR 10 million to EUR 300 million. Mallax's strategy is based on three pillars: sustainability, medical need, and profitable growth. Mallax currently has operations in all Nordic markets due to the acquisition of Sana Pharma Medical.

About Impilo
Impilo is a Nordic investment firm that makes long-term investments in healthcare companies involved in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthcare services, and other health-related sectors. Impilo seeks to enhance the value of its assets via long-term active ownership and generate consistent returns for its stakeholders. Impilo has a well-diversified investment portfolio and has raised over SEK 9 billion in capital from leading Nordic and international investors since its inception in 2017.