PetSmart
Entry
2015
Hold
11yr
Status
Active
Who owns PetSmart?
PetSmart is an American Consumer company, currently owned by Ardian since 2015 and BC Partners.
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Most recent investor
BC PartnersBC European Capital X · 2018 · Buyout
2 ownership periods · full history below
Key facts
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Active
Co-invest · 2 holders · 2015 · present
ArdianActive
2015 · present(11yr) · Ardian Co-Investment Fund IV · 2015 · Buyout
BC PartnersActive
2015 · present(11yr) · BC European Capital X · 2018 · Buyout
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Questions
Who owns PetSmart?
PetSmart is currently owned by Ardian and BC Partners, through BC European Capital X, since 2015.
When did Ardian and 1 other acquire PetSmart?
Ardian and 1 other acquired PetSmart in 2015.
Who has owned PetSmart over time?
PetSmart has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Ardian · via Ardian Co-Investment Fund IV · since 2015; BC Partners · via BC European Capital X · since 2015.
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