Westminster Pet Products (AUA Private Equity) Acquires Pet 'n Shape
September 15, 2021
AUA Private Equity-backed Westminster Pet Products has acquired substantially all assets of Pet Ventures, Inc. (dba Pet ‘n Shape), a Los Angeles–based maker of natural pet treats and chews primarily sold via e‑commerce. The deal expands Westminster’s consumable product offering and strengthens its fast-growing e‑commerce channel; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Westminster Pet Products, AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC
- Targets
- Pet Ventures, Inc. (dba Pet ‘n Shape)
- Sellers
- Pet Ventures, Inc. (dba Pet ‘n Shape), Abramson Family / Ahdee Abramson
- Platforms
- Westminster Pet Products
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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