O&M Halyard SA Entity closure

Dear Valued Customer,

We are reaching out with an update on the closure of the O&M Halyard entity in South Africa effective from March 28th, 2025. This letter follows our initial communication dated October 23rd (see below).

We are pleased to inform you that a local distributor has been identified to take-over our facial protection, surgical gowns, patient care, exam gloves and cleanroom gloves business. Starting March 1st, 2025, PTA agencies will be your new partner for these products.

However, we regret to inform you that no distributor could be found for the Halyard surgical drapes, surgical packs, apparel and sterilization wrap. Consequently, these items will no longer be available after March 28th, 2025.

This letter is the second on a series of communications intended to help clarify the practical details regarding the ordering, delivery and invoicing.

Key Information:

• Product availability: We continue to provide you with our trusted products in the coming months and aim to have products available for delivery up until end of March 2025.
• Latest date for ordering: We will accept your orders till February 28th, 2025, for delivery in March 2025.
• New distributor as of March 1st 2025: PTA Agencies, Unit 4 Tygerberg Station Park, Railway Street, Parrow, 7500. If you wish to buy our products from PTA Agencies (Healthcare) going forward, please contact Usha Pillay at [email protected] or on 0836561894.

Thank you for your continued support as we make this transition. Our team will be available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have during this period.

Best regards,

Pierre Deschamps

Vice President & General Manager EMEA
Owens & Minor Products & Healthcare Services

Dear Valued Customer,

We are writing to you to announce the closure of the O&M Halyard surgical and infection prevention business in South Africa as from March 28th, 2025.This decision was not made lightly, and we deeply regret any inconvenience it may cause you.

Over the years, we have had the privilege of serving you and we want to express our deepest gratitude for the trust you have placed in our Halyard Facial Protection, Gloves, Surgical Drapes and Gowns solutions.

This letter is the first in a series of communications designed to help clarify the practical details regarding ordering, delivery and invoicing.

Key Information:

• Product availability: We continue to provide you with our trusted products in the coming months and aim to have products available for delivery up until end of March 2025.
• Latest date for ordering: We will accept your orders till February 28th, 2025, for delivery in March 2025.
• Alternative sourcing: In case a local distributor can be identified to take-over the O&M Halyard business or parts of it we will inform you as soon as possible.

We understand that news may be unexpected, and we are committed to making theis transition as smooth as possible for you. Our team will be available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have during this period.

Thank you for being a valued customer. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Best regards,

Pierre Deschamps

Vice President & General Manager EMEA
Owens & Minor Products and Healthcare Services