Manna Pro Products Acquires Oxbow Animal Health
January 4, 2022
Manna Pro Products, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of pet care and nutrition products (owned by funds managed by Carlyle), has acquired Oxbow Animal Health, a 30-year-old small-animal wellness brand known for premium hay, foods, supplements and supplies. Cascadia Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Oxbow; the acquisition expands Manna Pro's portfolio into the small-pet category and strengthens its offerings across companion animal segments.
- Buyers
- Manna Pro Products, The Carlyle Group (funds managing Manna Pro)
- Targets
- Oxbow Animal Health
- Sellers
- Oxbow Animal Health shareholders (founder John Miller and family)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Nebraska, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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