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

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Petmate M&A Summary

Petmate has acquired 10 companies of its own, including 3 in the last 5 years. A total of 5 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

Petmate has acquired in 5 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include consumer products (100%).

Petmate Ownership

Who owns Petmate?

Petmate is owned by Platinum Equity. It was acquired on September 15, 2021.

Is Petmate PE-backed?

Yes. Petmate is owned by private equity investor Platinum Equity.

Was Petmate formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Petmate was formerly owned by 4 private investors.

Petmate Business Overview

Where is Petmate headquartered?

Petmate is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.

How many employees does Petmate have?

Petmate has 902 employees.

What sector is Petmate in?

Petmate is a consumer products company.

When was Petmate founded?

Petmate was founded in 1959.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity7
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 5
  • M&A Advisors 3

Petmate

Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc.

2300 East Randol Mill Road,
Arlington, Texas 76004
United States,
(888) 367-5624
www.petmate.com

Petmate is a supplier of a wide variety of non-food pet products to leading retailers. The Company’s diverse product line includes crates and carriers, outdoor shelters, feeding and watering, and a wide selection of innovative toys. The Company’s portfolio of branded toys and licensed products includes ChuckIt!®, JW Pet®, and Jackson Galaxy® which lead the industry in innovative interactive products. Petmate serves the market through a multi-channel approach which includes big box pet retailers, mass merchandisers, major e-commerce retailers, farm and ag stores, and specialty pet stores. Petmate was founded in 1959 and is based in Arlington, Texas.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # 5 1 1 - - - 7
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  7

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Cosmic Pet LLC 2021-10-25 - Add-on Acquisition
Wichita, Kansas · www.cosmicpet.com
Pet Qwerks, Inc. 2020-08-19 - Add-on Acquisition
Irvine, California · www.petqwerks.com
Gen 7, Inc. 2018-11-16 - Add-on Acquisition
Elverson, Pennsylvania · www.gen7pets.com
GAMMA2, Inc. 2018-03-13 - Add-on Acquisition
Carlsbad, California · www.vittlesvault.com
Precision Pet Products, Inc. 2016-07-07 - Add-on Acquisition
Costa Mesa, California · www.precisionpet.com
Canine Hardware, Inc. (Chuckit!) 2012-12-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Kent, Washington · www.caninehardware.com
Aspen Pet Products, Inc. 2006-09-19 - Add-on Acquisition
Denver, Colorado
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Consumer Products 7 (100%) - - -
Total 7 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 7 - - -
  California 3 - - -
  Pennsylvania 1 - - -
  Kansas 1 - - -
  Colorado 1 - - -
  Washington 1 - - -
Total 7 - - -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
BMO Capital Markets
 1
Legal Deals
Alston & Bird LLP
 1
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
 1

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
29%
2 (29%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Products

Employees

902

Established

1959

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