M&A Deal Summary

Merrick Pet Care Acquires Castor & Pollux

On May 1, 2008, Merrick Pet Care acquired consumer products company Castor & Pollux

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Merrick Pet Care’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Merrick Pet Care’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Merrick Pet Care’s 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-05-01
Target Castor & Pollux
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Merrick Pet Care
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Castor & Pollux

Clackamas, Oregon, United States
Founded in 2002 by two long-time pet industry executives whose passion was to create healthier alternatives for their pets, Castor & Pollux Pet Works® is an innovative pet products company with a comprehensive portfolio of premium pet products ranging from organic and natural pet food to all-natural pet supplies and accessories. Under its key brand names Organix, Natural Ultramix, and Dog Whisperer, the Company has been able to penetrate the natural grocery and pet specialty distribution channels throughout the U.S. Its focus on high quality ingredients and formulations has made Castor & Pollux an authority on premium pet food.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Merrick Pet Care

Amarillo, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. is a fully integrated manufacturer and marketer of super premium dry and wet pet foods and treats, under the Merrick and Castor & Pollux brands.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 1 of 1
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