GNC's New Partner Brings China Access And Funding, Takes Board Seats
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As GNC reports substantially trimming its net losses in its 2017 fourth-quarter and full-year results, it announces Harbin Pharmaceutical will invest around $300m in GNC, becoming the single largest shareholder, and the two firms will form a JV for manufacturing, marketing and distributing GNC-branded products in China. With the investment, GNC's board expands from six to 11 members, comprising GNC CEO Ken Martindale, five appointed by Harbin and five by GNC.
[GNC Holdings Inc.] has a new largest shareholder, joint venture partner and board voting bloc in Chinese firm Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. as the nutritional, health and wellness product manufacturer and marketer continues navigating a turnaround.
As GNC on Feb. 13 reported substantially trimming its net losses in its 2017 fourth-quarter and full-year results, it announced...
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