Whitebridge Pet Brands - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Whitebridge Pet Brands M&A Summary

Whitebridge Pet Brands has acquired 6 companies of its own, including 2 in the last 5 years. A total of 3 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2024, when it sold Whitebridge Pet Brands - North American Premium Cat Feeding and Pet Treating Business to General Mills for $1.5B. Whitebridge Pet Brands has acquired in 4 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include food (80%) and consumer products (20%).

Whitebridge Pet Brands Ownership

Who owns Whitebridge Pet Brands?

Whitebridge Pet Brands is owned by NXMH. It was acquired on July 29, 2021.

Is Whitebridge Pet Brands PE-backed?

Yes. Whitebridge Pet Brands is owned by private equity investor NXMH.

Was Whitebridge Pet Brands formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Whitebridge Pet Brands was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Whitebridge Pet Brands Business Overview

Where is Whitebridge Pet Brands headquartered?

Whitebridge Pet Brands is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.

What sector is Whitebridge Pet Brands in?

Whitebridge Pet Brands is a food company.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity6
    • M&A Buy Activity5
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Whitebridge Pet Brands

Whitebridge Pet Brands LLC

P.O. Box 901,
Chesterfield, Missouri 63006
United States,
(866) 821-8562
www.whitebridgepetbrands.com

Whitebridge Pet Brands is a provider of natural, wholesome, and minimally processed food and treats for dogs and cats. The Company’s family of brands – Cloud Star, Buddy Biscuits, Wag More Bark Less, Tiki Cat, Tiki Dog, Dogswell, and Nutrisca are sold through a variety of retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Whitebridge Pet Brands is based in Chesterfield, Missouri.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # 3 1 1 - - - 5
Sell (0.2/yr) # - - - - - 1 1
vol $1.5B $1.5B
  6

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Whitebridge Pet Brands - North American Premium Cat Feeding and Pet Treating Business 2024-12-18 1.5B USD Divestiture
Chesterfield, Missouri
Grizzly Pet Products LLC 2021-03-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Woodinville, Washington · www.grizzlypetproducts.com
Cardinal Pet Care, LLC 2020-01-27 - Add-on Acquisition
Baldwin Park, California · www.cardinalpet.com
Arthur Dogswell LLC 2017-04-18 - Add-on Acquisition
Los Angeles, California · www.dogswell.com
Cloud Star 2015-01-06 - Merger
St. Louis, Missouri · www.cloudstar.com
Petropics Gourment Whole Foods LLC (Tiki Pets) 2015-01-06 - Merger
St. Louis, United States
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Food 4 (80%) - 1 (100%) 1.5B (100%)
Consumer Products 1 (20%) - - -
Total 5 - 1 $1.5B

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 5 - 1 1.5B
  California 2 - - -
  Missouri 1 - 1 1.5B
  Washington 1 - - -
Total 5 - 1 $1.5B

Deal Values

sell # Total
> $1B 1 $1.5B
TOTAL $1.5B
Largest Whitebridge Pet Brands - North American Premium Cat Feeding and Pet Treating Business
$1.5B (2024-12-18)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
40%
2 (40%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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