Petmate Acquires Pet Qwerks

Petz (Grupo Petz) Acquires Petix and WizSmart

February 7, 2022

Consumer Products

Brazilian pet retail leader Petz (Grupo Petz) has acquired Petix, the Brazil-based manufacturer of premium sustainable dog pads, including its U.S. division WizSmart. The acquisition expands Petz's product portfolio and international footprint, supporting expanded manufacturing capacity, product-line growth and U.S. market expansion for the WizSmart brand.

Platinum Equity Acquires Petmate

September 15, 2021

Consumer Products

Platinum Equity has acquired Petmate, a longtime Arlington, Texas-based manufacturer and marketer of pet products, from Olympus Partners. Platinum Equity plans to support Petmate's organic growth and pursue additional M&A to broaden the company's product portfolio and accelerate expansion in e-commerce and retail channels; financial terms were not disclosed.

Platinum Equity-backed Petmate Acquires Cosmic Pet from Guardian Capital Partners

November 2, 2021

Consumer Products

Platinum Equity (through its portfolio company Petmate) has acquired Cosmic Pet, a Wichita, Kansas-based designer, marketer and distributor of pet hard goods, toys, chews and treats. Cosmic Pet will be combined with Petmate to create a larger pet-products platform; financial terms were not disclosed and Guardian Capital Partners was the seller.

Worldwise Acquires Pet Factory

April 7, 2022

Consumer Products

Worldwise, a pet supplies platform backed by A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Pet Factory, a U.S.-based manufacturer of pet chews, treats, toys and accessories headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. The acquisition expands Worldwise's chew and treat capabilities, adds domestic manufacturing and co-manufacturing capacity, and continues the platform's recent run of add-on deals.

Bansk Group Acquires PetIQ, Inc.

August 7, 2024

Consumer Products

Bansk Group, a New York-based consumer-focused private investment firm, agreed to acquire PetIQ, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion ($31.00 per share). The deal, approved by PetIQ’s board and completed on October 25, 2024, takes PetIQ private; the company will continue to be operated independently by its executive team and Bansk plans to invest in brand, marketing, capabilities and strategic growth initiatives.

Petmate Acquires Gen7Pets

November 16, 2018

Consumer Products

Petmate, a leading pet products manufacturer based in Arlington, Texas, announced the acquisition of Gen7Pets, a maker of pet strollers, travel carriers and ramps founded in 2012. The deal expands Petmate's product portfolio in pet travel and safety accessories and will bring Gen7Pets management and IP into Petmate's Arlington headquarters during integration.