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The Croatian Chamber of Economy hosted the 2nd Internationalisation Conference in Zagreb on 26 November 2024 to emphasise the vital role of exporters in the economic system and support companies in international markets.

We are proud to announce the successful completion of JGL’s latest bond issue. The strong interest and favourable final terms achieved are a testament to JGL’s credibility as a trusted issuer in the domestic capital market and reflect investor confidence in our strategic direction and dynamic growth over recent years.

Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu, met with representatives of top Croatian companies during his official visit to Croatia.

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Culture of Success conference took place at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb on 21 November 2024, organised by the Poduzetnik media platform and EY Croatia. For the sixth consecutive year, this event brought together leading experts and entrepreneurs to emphasise the value of a healthy entrepreneurial mindset and foster a supportive entrepreneurial climate in Croatia.

The Kvarner 2030 conference, a traditional meeting point for leaders and visionaries analysing development processes in the Kvarner region, brought together numerous top experts from various economic sectors, including transport, logistics, and tourism. The event, held in Opatija on 20 November 2024, also welcomed representatives from local and regional authorities and various institutions.

JGL, Croatia’s largest domestically-owned pharmaceutical company, plans to enter the capital market with a new issue of debt securities. On 12 November 2024, a new bond issue was presented to prospective investors at the JGL Pharma Valley complex with an expected nominal amount of EUR 60 million, with the potential for an increase. It features a fixed annual interest rate, semi-annual interest payments, and a one-time principal repayment after five years.

Leading domestic entrepreneurs, bankers, and economic experts convened in Petrčane, Zadar, for the 21st HBOR Export Promotion Conference, where they discussed Croatia’s current economic landscape, credit opportunities, export potential, and key topics like sustainable development and the green transition.

In the last week of October, JGL welcomed Lejla Pock, CEO of the Human Technology Styria (HTS) cluster from Graz, continuing a successful series of collaborations and knowledge exchanges aimed at strengthening the business competitiveness of our company.

Despite all statutory regulations, initiatives and activities, people with disabilities are still not fully accepted in society, and there is prejudice regarding their ability to work and contribute to the economy. As a socially responsible company, one of whose fundamental values is sustainability, i.e. creating long-term value by caring for both social and natural environments, JGL continuously supports projects aimed at combating stigma and discrimination.

Four years ago today, in the midst of a challenging pandemic and various restrictions, the JGL Pharmacy Museum was opened! On that 22 October 2020, Rijeka welcomed a specialised, private museum in which the Croatian and world history of pharmacy is shown in a modern way, and it is the only museum of such kind in Croatia

The “Congress of Managers – People, Technology, and the Future of Business,” organised by the Croatian Managers’ and Entrepreneurs’ Association (CROMA) and under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Croatia, took place in Opatija on 3 and 4 October 2024.

JGL’s Science Advisory Board (SAB), an independent body comprised of foreign and domestic experts who raise the science profile of our company’s projects, held its fourth annual meeting.