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.
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.
Covetrus ha annunciato il 30 ottobre 2025 di aver stipulato un accordo definitivo affinché Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) acquisisca l'unità SmartEquine.
L'azienda ha dichiarato che l'operazione permetterà a Covetrus di affinare la propria focalizzazione sul core business, offrendo soluzioni abilitate dalla tecnologia per i veterinari, concentrandosi su una piattaforma integrata di software, servizi e distribuzione che mira a snellire le operazioni e migliorare l'efficienza dello studio e la cura dei pazienti. La vendita è soggetta alle condizioni di chiusura usuali, e Lincoln International agisce da unico advisor finanziario di Covetrus.
Covetrus anunció el 30 de octubre de 2025 que ha suscrito un acuerdo definitivo para que Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) adquiera el negocio de SmartEquine.
La compañía indicó que la transacción permitirá a Covetrus concentrarse en su negocio principal de ofrecer soluciones habilitadas por tecnología para veterinarios mediante una plataforma integrada de software, servicios y distribución que tiene como objetivo agilizar las operaciones y mejorar la eficiencia del consultorio y la atención a los pacientes. La venta está sujeta a las condiciones de cierre habituales, y Lincoln International actúa como asesor financiero exclusivo de Covetrus.
Covetrus는 2025년 10월 30일에 Chewy(NYSE: CHWY)가 SmartEquine 사업을 인수하기로 하는 최종 계약에 들어갔다고 발표했습니다.
회사는 이 거래가 Covetrus가 수의사용 기술 기반 솔루션을 제공하는 핵심 사업에 집중하고, 소프트웨어·서비스·유통을 하나의 플랫폼으로 통합해 운영을 간소화하고 진료실의 효율성과 환자 관리의 질을 향상하도록 하는 데 도움이 될 것이라고 밝혔습니다. 이 매각은 일반적인 종결 조건의 적용을 받으며, Lincoln International가 Covetrus의 유일한 재무자문사로 활동하고 있습니다.
Covetrus a annoncé le 30 octobre 2025 avoir conclu un accord définitif permettant à Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) d'acquérir l'activité SmartEquine.
La société a déclaré que la transaction permettra à Covetrus de renforcer son focus sur son activité principale consistant à offrir des solutions mobilisées par la technologie pour les vétérinaires, en se concentrant sur une plateforme intégrée de logiciel, services et distribution qui vise à rationaliser les opérations et à améliorer l'efficacité des cabinets et les soins apportés aux patients. La vente est soumise aux conditions de clôture habituelles, et Lincoln International agit en tant que conseiller financier exclusif de Covetrus.
Covetrus gab am 30. Oktober 2025 bekannt, dass es eine endgültige Vereinbarung getroffen hat, damit Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) das SmartEquine-Geschäft übernimmt.
Das Unternehmen sagte, die Transaktion werde Covetrus ermöglichen, seinen Fokus auf das Kerngeschäft der Bereitstellung von technologiegestützten Lösungen für Tierärzte zu schärfen, indem man sich auf eine integrierte Plattform aus Software, Dienstleistungen und Vertrieb konzentriert, die darauf abzielt, Abläufe zu straffen sowie die Praxiseffizienz und die Patientenversorgung zu verbessern. Der Verkauf unterliegt den üblichen Abschlussbedingungen, und Lincoln International tritt als alleiniger Finanzberater von Covetrus auf.
Covetrus أعلنت في 30 أكتوبر 2025 عن التوصل إلى اتفاق نهائي يمكّن Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) من الاستحواذ على نشاط SmartEquine.
وقالت الشركة إن الصفقة ستمكّن Covetrus من توجيه تركيزه بشكل أدق نحو نشاطه الأساسي في تقديم حلول مدعومة بالتقنية للأطباء البيطريين من خلال التركيز على منصة متكاملة للبرمجيات والخدمات والتوزيع تهدف إلى تيسير العمليات وتحسين كفاءة العيادات ورعاية المرضى. البيع يخضع لشروط الإغلاق المعتادة، وتعمل Lincoln International كمستشار مالي وحيد لـ Covetrus.
- 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
- Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, creating closing uncertainty
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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