Jamieson Wellness Inc. Announces Redemption of Series A Preference Shares

Business Wire

23-05-2025

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jamieson Wellness Inc. ('Jamieson Wellness' or the 'Company') (TSX: JWEL) today announced that it will redeem its outstanding 2,527,121 Series A Preference Shares (the 'Preference Shares') currently held by an affiliate of DCP Capital Partners ('DCP') in connection with DCP's 2023 investment in the Company's Chinese business. The redemption will be effective on or about June 4, 2025 (the 'Redemption Date') and will be completed at a price of $40.19 per Preference Share for aggregate liquidation proceeds of $101,565,000. The Preference Shares are being redeemed in accordance with the terms of the contract, which provided DCP with the option to transact such redemption after the second anniversary of the issue date.
'As committed partners in Jamieson's China business and warrant holders, we maintain strong conviction in the Company's fundamentals and growth trajectory,' said Hwan Yoon Chung, Managing Director of DCP. 'In China, Jamieson has emerged as a formidable brand, taking significant market share from established competitors. Together, we have built a high-performing team that is capitalizing on China's rapidly evolving consumer landscape, positioning both Jamieson Wellness and DCP for continued success in this substantial market. The redemption of our Preference Shares reflects our fund's mandated investment cycle, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership via our investment in the Chinese business and our warrants. DCP has been investing in health and wellness in China for more than 30 years, and our continuing partnership with Jamieson allows us to participate in promising growth opportunities in the global VMS market.'
'Our partnership with DCP has been transformative for our China business, which grew over 50% in Q1, and nearly 80% in 2024,' said Mike Pilato, President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness. 'Together, we've established Jamieson as a respected brand in the world's second-largest VMS market, leveraging DCP's deep experience strengthening brands in China and e-commerce expertise. Their strategic counsel and local market knowledge have assisted in building an exceptional team with outstanding capabilities. The growth we're seeing in the Chinese market today isn't a temporary spike but a clear, sustainable trend that validates our strategy. The redemption of DCP's Preference Shares was included in our assumptions for 2025, and our outlook remains unchanged. With our foundation firmly in place and our complementary strengths aligned, we look forward to our continued partnership with DCP as we scale our presence in this critical market that we expect will represent a larger portion of our business in the coming years."
About Jamieson Wellness Inc.
Jamieson Wellness is dedicated to Inspiring Better Lives Every Day with its portfolio of innovative natural health brands. Established in 1922, the Jamieson brand is Canada's #1 vitamins, minerals and supplements ('VMS') brand. The Company's youtheory brand, acquired in 2022, is an established and growing lifestyle brand in the U.S. Combined, these global brands are available in more than 50 countries worldwide. The Company also offers a variety of innovative VMS products as well as sports nutrition products to consumers in Canada with its Progressive, Smart Solutions, Iron Vegan and Precision brands. The Company is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. For more information please visit jamiesonwellness.com.
Jamieson Wellness' head office is located at 1 Adelaide Street East Suite 2200, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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