Pet Network International Acquires Zoo Group Stefanov and Zvjerinjak

Nets Group Acquires Polskie ePłatności (PeP)

October 26, 2020

Payments & Fintech

Nets Group has acquired Polish merchant acquirer Polskie ePłatności (PeP) to strengthen its presence in Poland and expand its POS and merchant services offering. The deal values PeP at an enterprise value of approximately EUR 405 million; PeP operates a large POS terminal base and employs more than 600 people.

Cinven Acquires Arcaplanet and Combines with Maxi Zoo Italia to Create Arcaplanet Group

June 25, 2021

Retail

Cinven has acquired a majority stake in Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet from funds advised by Permira and Winch Capital Partners, and—together with Arcaplanet and in strategic partnership with Fressnapf Group—has acquired Maxi Zoo Italia to form the Arcaplanet Group. The combined business will operate c. 500 stores across Italy and online, creating a leading pet care retail platform to accelerate omnichannel growth and consolidation of the fragmented Italian market.

MidEuropa Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Mlinar

April 9, 2019

Food & Beverage

MidEuropa Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Croatian bakery chain Mlinar d.d. from founder Mato Skojo, who will retain a minority stake. The investment will support Mlinar's international expansion, accelerate store rollout and product innovation across its retail and wholesale bakery operations; the deal was expected to close in Q2 2019 subject to customary conditions.

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) Acquires Butcher's Pet Care

August 23, 2024

Food & Beverage

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the CapVest-controlled UK pet food group, has agreed to acquire Butcher's Pet Care (BPC), a leading UK wet pet food manufacturer. The deal (terms undisclosed) will create an enlarged group with combined sales of approximately £350 million and is expected to close in Q4 2024; IPN will appoint Arthur van Benthem as CEO of the combined business.

Pinnacle Pet Group Acquires C&F Pet UK Operations (Pet Protect, VioVet)

October 31, 2022

Insurance

Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG), a JAB-controlled pan-European pet insurance and health services platform, has completed the acquisition of the United Kingdom operations of Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group (C&F Pet), including Pet Protect and VioVet. The deal adds ~70,000 Pet Protect customers and VioVet's ecommerce/e-pharmacy capabilities (≈900,000 transactions/year), expanding PPG's UK/European pet insurance footprint and non-insurance pet health services.

BrightPet Nutrition Group Acquires Bravo! Pet Foods

October 25, 2022

Food & Beverage

BrightPet Nutrition Group, a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Bravo! Pet Foods, a pioneer in frozen raw and freeze-dried pet diets. The add-on acquisition expands BrightPet's branded portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the premium frozen and freeze-dried pet food category.