PCH Extends Dramamine And Fleet Lines, Adds Hydralyte Markets And Clear Eyes Providers

PCH announces 2.7 % reported growth to $290.3m in revenues for its latest quarter. Fleet line extensions don’t the brand against fiber product lines such as Metamucil and Benefiber. Licenses all markets for Hydralyte outside US. Two more Clear Eyes suppliers to be added as current pair repair their processes.

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Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. sees opportunities for growth while still repairing its Clear Eyes eye drops supply line, including taking on larger brands by extending its Fleet constipation line and acquiring licenses for its Hydralyte hydration brand in all markets other than the US.

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