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- Genomma Lab Internacional, S.A.B. de C.V. (LABB.MX) develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical and personal care products primarily in Mexico, the United States and Latin America; core offerings include anti-acne treatments such as Asepxia, analgesics including Tafirol paracetamol and newly acquired IBU 400 ibuprofen, isotonic beverages like Suerox alongside Suero Repone and Suero Oral, gastro products such as Treg omeprazole, anti-flu remedies, antacids, anti-ulcer treatments, hemorrhoid and varicose vein therapies, ophthalmic medications, infant nutrition, dandruff shampoos, hair loss prevention products, muscle pain ointments, antifungal treatments, stress relief products, anti-wrinkle creams, soaps, razors and self-diagnosis kits, among over 50 brands distributed through more than 500,000 points of sale across 18 countries. The Mexico City-based company, founded in 1996, generates approximately 48% of net sales from Mexico, 42% from Latin America and 10% from the USA, with operations through subsidiaries in the United States, Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Honduras. In July 2024, Genomma Lab completed strategic bolt-on acquisitions of four brands—Suero Repone and Suero Oral in the USA to bolster its isotonic beverage presence in the Hispanic market, and IBU 400 and Treg in Argentina to expand into ibuprofen analgesics and strengthen gastro categories—for a total investment of US$25.6 million, leveraging local cash and debt; earlier in 2024, the company divested its stake in distributor Marzam, issued LAB 25 and LAB 25-2 unsecured bonds totaling MXN1.2 billion, announced multiple dividend payments and saw its pharma manufacturing facility receive pending GMP certification for the Mexican market.