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Q1: What is the company name and its type?
A1: The company name is Flarin Holdings Limited, which is an independent company dedicated to the progressive international commercialisation of Flarin.
Q2: What is Flarin?
A2: Flarin is the first and only lipid formulated ibuprofen analgesic, widely patented internationally and clinically proven to be as effective as twice the dose of standard ibuprofen.
Q3: What are the indications for Flarin 200 mg soft capsules?
A3: Flarin 200 mg soft capsules are indicated for a wide range of symptoms including relief of rheumatic pain or muscular pain, back pain, and non-serious arthritic conditions caused by swelling, stiffness, and inflammation.
Q4: Who are the current owners of Flarin Holdings Limited?
A4: The current owners of Flarin Holdings Limited include corporate shareholdings held by ITV plc, Hambro Perks Ltd, Biocopea Ltd, and a large number of private holdings including shareholders introduced by IW Capital Ltd.
Q5: What is the background of Manfred Scheske, Chairman of infirst Limited?
A5: Manfred Scheske has over 25 years of experience with GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health, including presidency roles for Europe and North America. He was previously CEO of Infirst Healthcare Group and served as President of the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions.
Q6: Who is Philip Lindsell, Managing Director of Flarin Holdings Limited?
A6: Philip Lindsell joined Infirst Healthcare as Chief Financial Officer in November 2018 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Flarin Holdings Limited in October 2019 and Managing Director in 2023. He has over 30 years of experience as a chartered accountant.
Q7: What is the role of Alan Armstrong, Non-Executive Director?
A7: Alan Armstrong is a Non-Executive Director of Flarin Holdings Limited, working with the management team and managing IW Capital’s investment in the Company. He has over 30 years of experience as a private equity professional.
Q8: Who is Karen Stoner, Chief Scientific Officer?
A8: Karen Stoner has over 30 years of experience in leading drug development across a range of therapeutic areas, including women's health, endocrinology, osteoarthritis, respiratory, and urology. She began her career in clinical research and gained broad experience in pharmaceutical development.
Q9: What is the background of Martyn Buckley, Director of Sales & Marketing Activation?
A9: Martyn Buckley has 25 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Consumer Healthcare, and FMCG, working with companies such as Novartis, Nutricia, and McCormick Foods. He has a background in business development and enablement.
Q10: Who is Karel Deckers, Director of Manufacturing & Sales?
A10: Karel Deckers had a 23-year career with GlaxoSmithKline and its legacy companies, being responsible for global external supplies before joining Infirst Healthcare.