On August 23, 2024, Butcher’s Pet Care (BPC), announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Inspire Pet Nutrition (IPN), a portfolio company of CapVest.
Kroll provided exclusive financial and tax due diligence to the shareholders of BPC.
“Joining forces with IPN and CapVest is a fantastic opportunity for Butcher’s. Together, we share a passion for providing the best nutrition for pets and a commitment to excellence.
We were very pleased to be supported by the team at Kroll throughout our investor process, where we benefited from their in-depth knowledge of our business and support across both financial and tax due diligence ”Tim Watsham, Chief Executive Officer, Butcher's Pet Care
About Butcher’s Pet Care
Butcher’s Pet Care (BPC) is a pet food manufacturer, headquartered in Northampton UK, with an international warehouse and sales office based in Poland. BPC was founded in 1983 and has an established customer base across several channels with large supermarkets, pet retailers and wholesalers. BPC has a diversified customer portfolio including grocery and pet stores and online (D2C/B2B) channels.
About Inspire Pet Nutrition
Based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, IPN is best known for its high-quality natural dog meals and pet treats under the Harringtons and Wagg brands. With a strong commitment to natural, high-quality ingredients, IPN is dedicated to providing affordable and nutritious pet food that supports the health and well-being of pets. The firm was acquired by international investment firm and buy-and-build specialist CapVest in 2020.
About CapVest
Headquartered in London and founded in 1999, CapVest is a leading middle-market private equity investor specialising in buyout transactions within the staple consumer goods, healthcare and essential services industries across Europe and North America. CapVest has established a strong record of success in delivering attractive returns by transforming the size and scale of its portfolio companies through a combination of organic and acquisition-led growth.
