M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2021-08-20 |
| Target | VetUK |
| Sector | Consumer Services |
| Buyer(s) | CVS Group |
| Sellers(s) | Bridges Fund Management |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Sector | Consumer Services |
| Employees | 9,000 |
| Revenue | 608M GBP (2023) |
CVS Group is a veterinary services provider in the UK and owns over 430 veterinary surgeries throughout the UK and the Netherlands. These surgeries include seven referral practices providing first-class specialist treatment. The Company also operates four laboratories performing diagnostics services for the veterinary industry and seven pet crematoria. The Group includes Animed Direct, an online store selling medicines, pet food, and other animal-related products. CVS Group was founded in 1999 and is based in Diss, England.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 9 |
| Sector: Consumer Services M&A | 9 of 9 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 9 of 9 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 7 of 7 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-14 |
B&W Equine Group
Berkeley, United Kingdom B&W Equine Group Ltd. is the largest specialist equine veterinary group in the south west of the UK. It operates an integrated practice based around a state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary referral hospital in Breadstone, Gloucestershire, with additional clinics in Cardiff, Gloucestershire and Bristol. It employs more than 30 vets, including seven diploma holders, and offers a full range of services, including the most comprehensive equine imaging service in the UK. It is accredited to the highest practice standard by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bridges Fund Management is a specialist sustainable and impact investment firm that focuses on three primary investment strategies—Sustainable Growth Equity, Sustainable Real Estate, and Social Sector Funds—targeting opportunities aligned with themes like healthier lives, future skills, sustainable planet, and stronger communities, where social or environmental impact aligns with financial value creation. Bridges Fund Management was formed in 2002 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 7 |
| Sector: Consumer Services M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 3 of 6 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 |
Wholebake
Denbighshire, United Kingdom Wholebake is a manufacturer of healthy gluten-free snacking products. Wholebake's current portfolio includes a variety of product types including weight management, sports nutrition, toddler snacking, healthy indulgence, vegan-friendly, digestive health, and mainstream better-for-you brands. Wholebake was founded in 1984 and is based in Denbighshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-07 |
Talking Talent
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Talking Talent is a a business that helps organisations to build more diverse, inclusive and equitable, work cultures for everyone via coaching and leadership consulting programmes. Talking Talent was founded in 2005 and is based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
