M&A advisory for the pet industry
Oaklins is your trusted M&A advisor for transactions within the pet industry
With numerous years of experience, we have established ourselves as seasoned professionals in facilitating the acquisition and divestiture of businesses operating in the pet sector. Our position as the leading M&A advisor in this industry underscores our expertise.
We provide tailored advisory services for succession planning, divestitures, acquisitions, and growth financing in the pet industry.
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Are you looking to sell your business or acquire one?
References in the pet industry
- Manufacturer of pet food and ingredients
- Services and Veterinary/Pharmaceutical
Are you looking to sell your business in the pet industry?
We can assist you in finding the most suitable buyer for the future of your company, both within Germany and on a global scale. We offer comprehensive guidance throughout the entire process of selling your business, from creating relevant sales documentation, identifying and approaching potential buyers to managing due diligence, negotiating and successfully completing the transaction. Take advantage of the extensive expertise and experience of our M&A advisors to achieve the optimum outcome for your company.
Are you looking to acquire a business in the pet industry?
By acquiring the right company today, you can set the course for your success tomorrow. With Oaklins' global presence and our direct access to numerous industry participants in the pet sector, we identify and reach out to interesting companies. We guide you through fair valuation and price negotiation, manage the due diligence on your behalf, and negotiate the transaction to a successful conclusion. Leave the competition behind with our assistance.
References in the pet industry
Within the pet care market, we have advised various business models – pet food manufacturers, online and stationary retailers of pet food and accessories, veterinary clinics, and more. We are familiar with the entire ecosystem of the pet market and understand both the value drivers and challenges within this industry.
Retail and E-Commerce
Zoomalia
Zoomalia is a French online shop that is now active in various European countries. Oaklins advised the company in a management buyout, in which the CEO became the sole shareholder as part of the transaction.
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Classic Brands
Classic Brands is a designer, manufacturer, and wholesaler of bird feeders and related products, primarily distributing its products through large retailers, garden stores, and online shops. Oaklins advised the shareholder group, consisting of the management team and financial investors, in the divestment of the company.
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Jollyes
Oaklins advised the owner of Jollyes Retail Group Limited on its sale to the private equity firm Kester Capital. Jollyes is one of the leading British retail companies for pet food and pet supplies, operating in both physical and online retail.
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Pets Corner
Founded in 1968, Pets Corner is a retail company specializing in pet food and toys, offering a high-quality and differentiated product range for pet owners. Oaklins advised Pets Corner on raising external capital for further expansion.
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bio2
Established in 1984, Bio2 is one of the two largest Portuguese wholesalers of pet products with a strong focus on pharmaceutical products for B2B customers. Oaklins advised the owners on the sale to the French family-owned company Alliando.
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Manufacturer of pet food and ingredients
Gimborn
H. von Gimborn specializes in the production of premium pet food and sells its products under its own brands, GimCat (snacks and functional food for cats), Biokat's (cat litter), and GimDog (snacks for dogs). Oaklins successfully advised the shareholders of H. von Gimborn on the sale to the financial investor Hillhouse Capital Management.
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Seitz
Seitz GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of premium pet food and BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) products, was sold to BPE Unternehmensbeteiligungen GmbH, a German financial investor. Oaklins successfully advised the Seitz family on the solution to their entrepreneurial succession as part of the sale process.
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Dresen
The shareholders of Dresen Quimica, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (Dresen), a leading company in the Mexican livestock and animal feed mixtures sector, sold a 65% stake to Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd. The Oaklins team initiated, structured, negotiated, and supported this transaction to a successful conclusion.
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Maabarot
Maabarot, based in Israel, acquired Laboratoria Natury, a manufacturer of dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals in Poland. Maabarot Products produces and markets a wide range of products, including baby food, pet food, vitamins, dietary supplements, and organic food. Oaklins successfully brought both parties together in the transaction.
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Suntava
The shareholders of Suntava Corporation sold the company to Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC (HFI). Suntava produces plant-based ingredients used in the manufacturing of pet food, among other applications. Oaklins provided comprehensive advice to the sellers in the transaction.
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Invivo
InVivo NSA, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of complete feeds, premixes, additives, analytical laboratories, and animal health in Central America, South America, France/EMEA, and Asia. InVivo Labs, the analytical division of InVivo NSA, and AdGène, an expert laboratory in molecular biology, merged for strategic reasons. Oaklins advised the buyer in this transaction.
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Services and Veterinary/Pharmaceutical
Pet Paradise
Founded in 2002, Pet Paradise offers pet boarding and daycare services for dog and cat owners. The shareholders of Pet Paradise sold twelve locations to a private real estate investor in a sale-leaseback transaction. Oaklins successfully advised the seller.
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DierenDokters
DierenDokters, a group of fourteen veterinary clinics in the Netherlands, was acquired by VetPartners, a British group with over 650 veterinary clinics across Europe. Oaklins advised the shareholders of DierenDokters as the exclusive M&A sales advisor.
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VIP Pet Care
The owners of VIP Petcare (VIP), a leading provider of veterinary services, sold the company to PetIQ, Inc. Oaklins exclusively advised the seller side in this transaction.
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Valley Proteins
Valley Proteins, Inc. has acquired 100% of the rendering operations in North Carolina and Virginia from Perdue AgriBusiness LLC expanding Valley’s presence in its core mid-Atlantic and southeastern markets. Oaklins advised the buyer in this transaction.
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Why Oaklins?
We combine deep industry knowledge and M&A expertise to find the best solutions for our clients. We continuously analyze subsegments of the pet industry and regularly publish M&A reports.
Through numerous transactions, we have built excellent relationships with key market participants and their owners/decision-makers, both in companies as well as financial investors. We always have a current overview of M&A dynamics and are well-acquainted with the inclination of numerous market participants to engage in both buying and selling activities.
Thanks to our dedicated experts in the pet industry worldwide, we can offer high-quality cross-border M&A advisory services. Benefit from our extensive experience in the pet sector to optimize your M&A process in the pet industry.
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