M&A Deal Summary

Apax Acquires Zoo Eretz

On January 1, 2023, private equity firm Apax acquired distribution company Zoo Eretz

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Apax’s 6th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Apax’s 20th transaction in Israel.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-01-01
Target Zoo Eretz
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Apax
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Zoo Eretz

Hod Hasharon, Israel
Zoo Eretz is an Israeli wholesaler and retailer of pet food and pet related products. The group operates two highly synergetic businesses, an import and distribution pet food business catering to over 350 pet stores around Israel, operating under the My Pet brand, and a retail chain of 26 stores operating under the Zoo Eretz brand. Zoo Eretz was founded in 2002 and is based in Hod Hasharon, Israel.

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Buyer

Apax

London, United Kingdom

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 77.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 251 of 263
Sector (Distribution) 6 of 6
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 62 of 62
Country (Israel) 20 of 20
Year (2023) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-01 Chavat Daat

Kefar Sava, Israel

Chavat Daat is a private specialty veterinarian hospital for household pets in the center of Israel. The hospital, which operates 24/7 and has over 100 employees, offers Imaging, Surgery and Orthopedics, Neurological, and Emergency services. Chavat Daat was founded in 2008 and is based in Kefar Sava, Israel.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-15 Go Global Travel

Tel Aviv, Israel

Go Global Travel is a global supplier of search engine technologies and related services for hotel booking for travel agents and tour operators. The company has offices across the world, significant activity in over 32 countries, and more than 4,000 travel agencies and clients. Go Global Travel was formed in 2000 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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