About This Deal

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO acquired General Pet Supply for approximately $24.3 million, a transaction completed in April 2018, structured as all cash. The deal was a Asset purchase.

General Pet Supply operates in Pet, is based in Midwestern United States. General Pet Supply is a leading Midwestern U.S. supplier/distributor of pet products. Central purchased substantially all of its assets.

Expands Central's pet distribution footprint in the Midwest and supports its pet-food distribution business and access to the veterinary channel.

Established Midwestern pet-products distribution platform with veterinary-channel access. Expands Central's pet-food distribution and veterinary-channel reach. Pet segment

Deal Terms

Acquirer
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO
Target
General Pet Supply
Value
Approximately $24.3 million
Date
April 2018
Type
Asset purchase
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Midwestern United States
Segment
Pet
Structure
All cash
Announced
April 1, 2018
Closed
April 1, 2018
Synergies
Expands Central's pet-food distribution and veterinary-channel reach.

In Their Words

In April 2018, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets of General Pet Supply, a leading Midwestern U.S. supplier of pet products, for approximately $24.3 million. The acquisition expands our pet food distribution business and provides us with access to the veterinary channel.Central Garden & Pet, FY18 10-K, Acquisitions note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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