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SigmaTron International Announces Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Wagz, Inc.

July 21, 2021

Consumer Products

SigmaTron International has executed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Wagz, Inc., a pet-technology company, by issuing 2,443,870 shares of SigmaTron common stock to Wagz shareholders. The transaction would result in Wagz stockholders owning up to approximately 28% of SigmaTron, with Wagz operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary; the deal is expected to close by the end of September 2021, subject to milestones and conditions.

WagWay Group Adds Pawville to Its Network

June 25, 2024

Veterinary

WagWay Group, a platform company of Access Holdings, announced a partnership to bring Pawville — a Southeast U.S. provider of boarding, daycare, grooming, training and veterinary centers — into the WagWay network. The deal expands WagWay's footprint into suburban Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic markets and adds veterinary medical center capabilities to the platform.

Pet Supplies Plus Acquires Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming

February 23, 2022

Retail

Pet Supplies Plus, a subsidiary of Franchise Group, announced the acquisition of Wag N' Wash, a natural pet food, self-wash, and grooming franchise with more than 15 locations. Wag N' Wash founders will remain for a minimum of two years and the brands will continue to operate separately while Wag N' Wash gains access to Pet Supplies Plus's supply chain, fulfillment and expansion resources.

Lintbells Acquires Walkin' Pets

December 12, 2022

Consumer Products

UK-based pet supplements company Lintbells (home of YuMOVE) has acquired Walkin' Pets, a US leader in pet mobility aids headquartered in Amherst, New Hampshire. The acquisition is intended to expand Lintbells' US footprint, add mobility aid capability to its product portfolio, and open new international distribution channels for YuMOVE.

Paw Prosper Acquires Walkin' Pets

August 2, 2024

Consumer Products

Paw Prosper, a pet health and wellness platform based in Denver, has acquired Walkin' Pets, a longtime provider of pet wheelchairs and mobility support products based in Amherst, New Hampshire. The acquisition expands Paw Prosper's portfolio of mobility and recovery solutions, aiming to broaden its reach to pet owners, veterinary providers and animal welfare organizations while maintaining uninterrupted service for existing customers.

Whistle Express Acquires Three Independent Car Wash Locations from Detrick's and Splash

March 5, 2024

Automotive

Whistle Express, a Charlotte-based express car wash operator backed by Oaktree-managed funds, acquired three independently owned car wash locations — two locations from Detrick's Car Wash in South Carolina and one location from Splash Car Wash in Raleigh, North Carolina. The locations will be converted to Whistle Express sites with upgraded equipment and signage as the company expands its footprint and Unlimited Wash membership program.