AniCura gets purchased by the American Mars Petcare

AniCura, a Stockholm, Sweden-based provider of veterinary services for companion animals, announced getting into an agreement with Mars Petcare as its new owner.

The transaction, which has the financial details undisclosed, was made with the existing shareholders, Nordic Capital, Foundation Djursjukhus i Stor-Stockholm and Fidelio Capital, which sell their equity parts.

Nordic Capital had invested in AniCura in 2014, while Fidelio Capital was one of the founders in 2011 together with Foundation Djursjukhus i Stor-Stockholm, as they created the first merger of companion animal hospitals in the Nordic region.

Currently, AniCura, led by CEO Peter Dahlberg, has grown to employ more than 4 000 veterinary professionals at 200 animal hospitals and clinics across seven European countries.

Mars Petcare is a family-owned company with 75 000 employees in more than 50 countries. The acquisition of AniCura represents Mars Petcare’s strategic entry into the European veterinary care sector. It brings together Mars Petcare’s global veterinary expertise with AniCura’s well-established European business. AniCura will continue to operate as a stand-alone business and brand.