About This Deal

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO acquired Farnam Companies, Inc. for approximately $287 million, a transaction completed in February 2006, structured as all cash.

Farnam Companies, Inc. operates in Pet, is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Farnam Companies, Inc. is a leading marketer and manufacturer of equine and other animal health products and consumer pest-control products.

Expands Central's animal health platform with a portfolio of leading equine and animal-health brands.

Established equine and animal-health brand portfolio. Pet segment

Deal Terms

Acquirer
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO
Target
Farnam Companies, Inc.
Value
Approximately $287 million
Date
February 2006
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Phoenix, Arizona
Segment
Pet
Structure
All cash
Announced
January 20, 2006
Closed
February 28, 2006

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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