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Schouw & Co. announces intention to pursue an Initial Public Offering of its portfolio business BioMar on Nasdaq Copenhagen
On 12 November 2024, the Board of Directors of Schouw & Co. announced the initiation of an assessment regarding a potential separate listing of BioMar. The objective of this assessment was to determine whether such a listing would generate added value for Schouw & Co. and its shareholders, while simultaneously ensuring that BioMar is well positioned to pursue opportunities for continued growth. Now, the Board of Directors of Schouw & Co. has decided to announce the intention to pursue an Initial
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