ZIM Laboratories Focuses on European and MENA Expansion

ZIM Laboratories Limited, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, recently made significant strategic moves to expand its global footprint. In a filing with the stock exchange, the company announced key decisions made by its Board of Directors to further its business interests in Europe and the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.

Firstly, ZIM Laboratories Limited approved an investment of up to EUR 1,53,000 in its wholly-owned subsidiary, SIA ZIM Laboratories Limited, based in Latvia, Europe. This investment aims to fuel the expansion and development of the company’s business operations within the European market. Despite being wholly owned by ZIM Laboratories, the transaction was noted not to be a related party transaction. However, due to its subsidiary status, SIA ZIM Laboratories Limited is categorised as a related party to the parent company.

Additionally, Mr Zulfiquar Kamal, one of the company’s promoters, has been appointed as a director on the board of SIA ZIM Laboratories Limited, indicating a move to strengthen the governance and leadership within the subsidiary. SIA ZIM Laboratories Limited, incorporated in September 2019 in Latvia, is yet to commence its business operations, but this investment signals a strong commitment to establishing and growing its presence in the European pharmaceutical market.

In another strategic move, the Board of Directors of ZIM Laboratories Limited also approved the incorporation of a new subsidiary under ZIM Laboratories FZE, Sharjah, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. This new entity, tentatively named ZIM Scientific Office L.L.C (subject to regulatory approval), will be a step-down subsidiary focused on expanding the company’s operations in the MENA region.

ZIM Laboratories FZE will invest up to AED 1,00,000 in equity shares of ZIM Scientific Office L.L.C, ensuring that the newly formed entity remains a 100% subsidiary. The primary objective behind this incorporation is to strengthen and broaden ZIM Laboratories’ market reach in the MENA region, aligning with its broader strategic goals of international expansion and market penetration.

These strategic investments and incorporations highlight ZIM Laboratories Limited’s commitment to expanding its global operations. By reinforcing its presence in both the European and MENA regions, the company is positioning itself to leverage new market opportunities and drive long-term growth within the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry.

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