We are thrilled to announce that, on December 14th, 2023, LifeStyles Healthcare has acquired Control Healthcare from Artsana Group, a leading provider of healthcare products and services in Southern Europe and in select countries. This acquisition, the first ever for us, is a major milestone for our company, and it will allow us to expand our reach, grow our business, and create new opportunities for our employees.
Control® was created in 1977 in Spain, and it is now one of the leading condom brands in Europe. It commands a strong market share in Italy, Spain and Portugal. It has a team of very talented and experienced professionals that will join LifeStyles and a loyal consumer base. Control’s portfolio of branded condoms, lubricants, and other intimate and health wellness products strategically complements the LifeStyles portfolio and geographic reach, including the leading, global non-latex condom brand , SKYN®, along with local brands such as LifeStyles®, Manix®, and Blowtex®.
This acquisition is part of our strategy to become the leading pure player in intimate and health wellness category. It allows us to offer our consumers, customers and partners a wider range of products and services, and it will give us a stronger presence in Southern Europe and in select other geographies.
We are excited to welcome Control® and the Control® team to LifeStyles Healthcare and looking forward to what we can achieve together.