KKR Completes Acquisition of Natural Pet Food Group
KKR, a global investment firm, completed the acquisition of Natural Pet Food Group, a Christchurch, New Zealand-based premium pet food company.
The investment – made via KKR Asian Fund IV – will be used to support the company’s international growth.
Led by Neil Hinton, CEO, Natural Pet Food operates brands that provide pet owners with a variety of nutritious, 100% New Zealand made pet food produced from locally sourced wholefood ingredients. Its dog and cat food brands include K9 Natural, Feline Natural, and Meat Mates. Launched in 2006, the group today serves customers globally in markets including New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan, US and Canada.
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KKR Acquires Natural Pet Food Group
May 2, 2021 GMT
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (BUSINESS WIRE) May 2, 2021
Natural Pet Food Group (the “Company”), a New Zealand-based premium pet food company, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of KKR’s acquisition of Natural Pet Food Group. The investment will be used to support the Company’s international growth and advance its mission to supply safe, sustainably sourced high-meat pet food from New Zealand to more customers and their pets worldwide.
Neil Hinton, CEO of Natural Pet Food Group said, “My team is excited about the opportunities and connections that KKR can provide. Our business is about providing pet owners with the very best in natural, high-meat nutrition for the four-legged members of their families. KKR has an impeccable pedigree in our sector which will help us grow, develop new produc