Inspired Pet Nutrition Acquires Pet Food UK
December 3, 2021
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the CapVest-controlled UK pet food group, has agreed to acquire Pet Food UK (PFUK) — owner of the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands — from Piper PE LLP and the company's founders. The deal, an add-on to IPN’s platform, is intended to broaden IPN’s premium and digital-first brand portfolio and support international and e-commerce-led growth; terms were not disclosed.
- Targets
- Pet Food UK
- Sellers
- Piper PE LLP, Paul Hunter, Dave O'Regan, Jim Moloney
- Platforms
- Inspired Pet Nutrition
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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