Lonza and the next wave of healthcare solutions

May 5, 2026

Temps de lecture: 3:57 mins

Walter Scott’s John Rae assesses outsourced drugs manufacturer Lonza’s role in the healthcare ecosystem.

Key points:

Lonza’s role in the healthcare space is simliar to that of chip manufacturers in the semiconductor supply chain.
The company has high customer retention which creates resilient revenues.
It is investing heavily to support growth, including building manufacturing capacity in the US.
Walter Scott sees several quality healthcare businesses with high degrees of profitability, cash generation and low levels of debt.

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