PetSmart - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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PetSmart M&A Summary

PetSmart has acquired 5 companies of its own. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

PetSmart’s largest acquisition to date was in 2017, when it acquired Chewy for $3.4B. PetSmart has acquired in 3 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (50%) and e-commerce (25%).

PetSmart Ownership

Who owns PetSmart?

PetSmart is owned by Ardian, ATP Private Equity Partners and BC Partners. It was acquired on December 15, 2014.

Is PetSmart PE-backed?

Yes. PetSmart is owned by private equity investors Ardian, ATP Private Equity Partners and BC Partners.

PetSmart Business Overview

Where is PetSmart headquartered?

PetSmart is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

How many employees does PetSmart have?

PetSmart has 55,000 employees.

What sector is PetSmart in?

PetSmart is a retail company.

When was PetSmart founded?

PetSmart was founded in 1986.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity5
    • M&A Buy Activity4
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2
  • M&A Advisors 3

PetSmart

PetSmart, Inc.

19601 North 27th Avenue,
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
United States,
(888) 839-9638
www.petsmart.com

PetSmart is a specialty retailer and provider of pet products and services in North America. The Company also offers a selection of services, including professional grooming and boarding, as well as training and day camp for dogs. PetSmart was founded in 1986 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 4 - - - - - 4
vol $3.4B $3.4B
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  5

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Chewy, Inc. 2019-06-14 - Spin Off
Dania Beach, Florida · www.chewy.com
Chewy, Inc. 2017-04-18 3.4B USD Add-on Acquisition
Dania Beach, Florida · www.chewy.com
DCL Ventures, Inc. (AllPaws) 2016-10-19 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.allpaws.com
Pet360, Inc. 2014-09-29 - Add-on Acquisition
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania · www.pet360.com
Sporting Dog Specialties, Inc. 1995-05-16 - Add-on Acquisition
Brockport, New York
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Internet Software and Services 2 (50%) - - -
E-Commerce 1 (25%) 3.4B (100%) 1 (100%) -
Healthcare Services 1 (25%) - - -
Total 4 $3.4B 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 4 3.4B 1 -
  New York 2 - - -
  Florida 1 3.4B 1 -
  Pennsylvania 1 - - -
Total 4 $3.4B 1 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Barclays Investment Bank
1
Citi
1
Legal Deals
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
1

Deal Values

buy # Total
> $1B 1 $3.4B
TOTAL $3.4B
Largest Chewy, Inc.
$3.4B (2017-04-18)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)

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