Covetrus Announces Agreement for Chewy to Acquire SmartEquine
Covetrus announced on October 30, 2025 that it has entered into a definitive agreement for Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) to acquire the SmartEquine business.
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Covetrus announced on October 30, 2025 that it has entered into a definitive agreement for Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) to acquire the SmartEquine business.
The company said the transaction will enable Covetrus to sharpen its focus on its core business of delivering technology-enabled solutions for veterinarians by concentrating on an integrated software, services, and distribution platform that aims to streamline operations and enhance practice efficiency and patient care. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions, and Lincoln International is acting as sole financial advisor to Covetrus.
Positive
- Entered into a definitive agreement to sell SmartEquine to Chewy (Oct 30, 2025)
- Intended refocus on technology-enabled solutions for veterinarians
- Plans to concentrate on integrated software, services, and distribution platform
- Lincoln International named sole financial advisor to Covetrus
Negative
- Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, creating closing uncertainty
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News Market Reaction – CHWY
On Oct 30, the day this news came out, CHWY closed 2.65% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Oct 30 session.
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Transaction enables Covetrus to sharpen focus on core business of delivering technology-enabled solutions for veterinarians
This transaction enables Covetrus to sharpen its focus on its core business of delivering technology-enabled solutions that help veterinarians improve practice performance and patient care. By concentrating on its integrated software, services, and distribution platform, Covetrus will continue to advance tools that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and strengthen veterinary practices worldwide.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Lincoln International LLC is acting as sole financial advisor to Covetrus.
About Covetrus
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company supporting companion, equine, and large-animal veterinary markets. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of products, software, and services that enable veterinarians to run better, more connected, and more profitable practices.
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