Holon attracts a private equity investor for the market leader in pet supply retailing - Kakadu Sp. z o.o.

Kakadu was established at the end of 2008 as a result of a merger of three companies in the sector operating under the trade names of “Kakadu”, “Anna ZOO” and “Pyszczak”. This transaction was the culmination of the process of consolidation negotiations in the sector lasting several months, which enabled the establishment of a decided leader and the receipt of funding for further expansion.

Kakadu’s management board and the new investor intend to strengthen the company’s leading position by improving its operational effectiveness, opening new shops and acquiring other companies in order to accelerate the consolidation of the sector.

The transaction was conducted in the form of a capital increase and the acquisition of some of the shares from the existing owners of the companies. The transaction was concluded on 6 March 2008. The transaction value was not publicised on the request of the parties. The investment was financed by two funds managed by Arx Equity Partners, DBG Eastern Europe II LP and Arx CEE III LP.

Holon held the role of adviser to the three merging entities in the company merger process and in the investment process, which included the preparation of the offering, the identification of potential investors and the handling of the transaction with the selected investor.