AUA Private Equity Acquires Westminster Pet Products
September 8, 2020
AUA Private Equity Partners has acquired Westminster Pet Products, a family-owned developer and marketer of pet treats, chews, supplies and shoe care products operating from a 240,000 sq. ft. BRC-AA certified facility in Cumberland, Rhode Island. AUA said Westminster will serve as its first platform investment in the pet industry and the firm plans to grow the business through product development, increased channel penetration, and future tuck-in acquisitions.
- Buyers
- AUA Private Equity Partners
- Targets
- Westminster Pet Products
- Sellers
- Elliott family (founding family / prior owners)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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