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Lonza and the next wave of healthcare solutions

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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