Ascendis Health Ltd. engages in the manufacture and distribution of medical and health products. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Health, Pharma, Medical Devices, and Animal Health. The Consumer Health segment includes sports nutrition and skin care products. The Pharma segment focuses on pharmaceutical products. The Medical Devices segment provides medical devices and consumables. The Animal Health segment is involved in manufacturing and distribution of animal health products. The company was founded by Crispian Douglas Dillon and Gary John Shayne on March 5, 2008 is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.