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Your pretty well on the ball Haka as far as Sigma's wholesale operations being taken over by another Aussie wholesaler. For example Sigma's attempted takeover/merger with API was knocked back on anti-competetive grounds some years ago. As far as foreign takeover that may be possible under strict conditions. Symbion was recently bought by Zeullig (Asian) in the split up of Mayne assets with no FIRB problems (mind you recent staff industrial action indicates that all not is happy with the new owners). There has been some talk of some or the big USA operators may want to get in on the Australian scene. Also then you always have Coles or Woolies hovering. Although they can't have a direct interest in retail pharmacy there is nothing stopping them taking over API or Sigma who also are not allowed to have direct ownership of pharmacies.