Pinnacle Pet Group Acquires Animal Friends Investments (Animal Friends Insurance Services) from Correlation One Holdings
April 4, 2023
Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) will acquire Animal Friends Investments Ltd, which wholly owns Animal Friends Insurance Services Ltd, a U.K. pet insurance provider. The acquisition is set to expand PPG’s brand and services in the United Kingdom and support growth into new European markets, with the deal subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- Pinnacle Pet Group
- Targets
- Animal Friends Investments Ltd, Animal Friends Insurance Services Ltd
- Sellers
- Correlation One Holdings Ltd
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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