Buyer for a pet care company in Europe

Company to buy

• Location: Europe
• Revenue: 10 – 50 million EUR
• Industry: Pet care
• Main focus: Animal pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, pet food, and related businesses (e.g. processing plants), and animal supplements
• Reason for acquisition: This buyer is expanding its business in the pet care industry in Europe
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Overview of buyer for a pet care company in Europe

This buyer is based in Hong Kong and wants to acquire a European pet care company. Ideally, companies involved in animal pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, pet food and related businesses (e.g., processing plants), and animal supplements.

Earlier this year, the buyer began its operations aiming at investments worldwide. Despite being a new company, the owners combine over 40 years of experience in PE, M&A, and operations management.

Overall, the goal of this buyer is to participate in the innovation and growth of companies within the pet care industry. For this reason, the buyer partners with companies dedicated to improving animal welfare.

Profile (strategy) of buyer for a pet care company in Europe

Currently, the buyer is looking for a pet food producer in Europe. Significantly, they have customers worldwide, including large veterinary clinics, pet shops, and department stores. Most importantly, this buyer wants to continue their successful production business with sustainable suppliers and locally sourced ingredients. At the same time, they will work adhering to the UN’s sustainable development goals.

Continuous development and innovation are significant pillars of their strategy. Moreover, this buyer has long-lasting distribution partners around the world. While feeding cats and dogs, they pay attention to the planet and work on reducing their CO2 footprint. Equally important,  their products contain gut flora stabilizers with helpful bacteria to optimize digestive functions.

Now, the management is interested in pet food producers in Europe with business experience in pet food manufacturing. Above all, they would like to invest in the same industry and grow further.

Activities and products of a suitable target

Primarily, they are looking for companies with three years of positive cash generation with annual revenue growth. They would like management to remain on-site post-acquisition, so they do not lose their experience but can work with owners looking to transition over a year.
This buyer is targeting a wide range of areas, including:
• Veterinary and diagnostic clinics
• Pet food companies and processing plants
• Pet and animal supplements
• Animal pharmaceuticals
• Cleaning products for pets, accessories, and auxiliaries

Highlights of buyer for a pet care company in Europe

• This buyer would like to acquire a pet care company in Europe
• Currently looking for companies that produce pharmaceuticals, food, and/or supplements for animals
• More than 40 years of experience in PE, M&A, and operations management
• Extensive relationships within the pet care industry
• Focused on target companies with revenue of 10 to 50 million euros
• Ideally, the target company should have 3 years of positive cash generation, with revenue growing each year

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