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Covetrus

Covetrus, Inc. is an American company providing animal health products and related services. Until 2019, it was the animal health business of VetsFirstChoice, and Henry Schein, before being divested. In 2021, the company ranked 593 on the Fortune 1000 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

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Covetrus, Inc.
TypePrivate
Nasdaq: CVET
IndustryAnimal health
HeadquartersPortland, Maine, US
Key people
RevenueIncrease US$4,339 million (2021)1
Decrease US$ −69 million (2020)2
Increase US$108 million (2020)3
Total assetsIncrease US$3,496 million (2020)4
Total equityIncrease US$1,573 million (2020)4
OwnerClayton, Dubilier & Rice
Number of employees
5,50051
Websitecovetrus.com

Covetrus, Inc. is an American company providing animal health products and related services.6 Until 2019, it was the animal health business of VetsFirstChoice, and Henry Schein, before being divested.76 In 2021, the company ranked 593 on the Fortune 1000 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.1

History

In 2006, Henry Schein acquired NLS Animal Health, a privately held veterinary distribution business.8

In 2009, Henry Schein and Butler Animal Health Supply launched a joint venture Butler Schein Animal Health creating the largest veterinary sales and distribution company in the United States.9

In 2012, Henry Schein acquired Netherlands-based AUV Veterinary Services for approximately $40 million.1011

In 2013, Butler Schein Animal Health was rebranded as Henry Schein Animal Health.1213

In 2015, Scil Animal Care merged with Henry Schein Animal Health.1415

In 2016, Henry Schein acquired RxWorks, a provider of veterinary practice management software.1617

In 2019, Henry Schein announced the spin-off of its animal health business. The spin-off was merged with Portland, Maine-based Vets First Choice and was called Covetrus.18 The company became listed on the Nasdaq with Henry Schein shareholders owning about 63% of the company, and Vet First Choice shareholders owning about 37% of it.1819

In 2021, online pet product retailer Chewy Inc. filed a lawsuit against Covetrus for allegedly illegally diverting potential purchases of pet medication and food away from Chewy and into sales for Covetrus.20

Privatization

On May 25, 2022, it was announced that Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG Inc. would acquire the company for $4 billion.2122 The acquisition was finalized in October, 2022.23

Products

Covetrus engages in the sale of animal health consumable goods to wholesale and retail customers.24 Its products include supply chain services, software, and prescription management.25 The company's software services business develops and provides veterinary practices with veterinary software systems including practice management software, data-driven applicants, and client communications tools.25 The company operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.24 100,000 veterinary practices are served by Covetrus globally.20

References

References

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  2. "Covetrus (CVET) Operating Income".
  3. "Covetrus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results | Covetrus".
  4. "CVET | Covetrus Inc. Annual Balance Sheet - WSJ". Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  5. Official website of Covetrus
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  7. "Global M&A by the Numbers: Q3 2021".
  8. "Communication pearls for dogs with disabilities". DVM 360. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  9. "Press Release". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  10. "Henry Schein Completes AUV Acquisition". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  11. "Henry Schein to Purchase European Veterinary Wholesaler". 11 April 2012.
  12. "Butler Schein Animal Health Becomes Henry Schein Animal Health". 19 March 2013.
  13. "Butler Schein Animal Health to Become Henry Schein Animal Health | Henry Schein".
  14. "Henry Schein to Purchase Scil Animal Care". 22 January 2015.
  15. "Henry Schein boosts animal health business with German deal". Newsday. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  16. "Henry Schein to Acquire RxWorks". Acquisition International. 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  17. "Henry Schein Completes Acquisition of RxWorks". news.thomasnet.com. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  18. "Henry Schein to spin off, merge its animal health business with start-up". CNBC. 23 April 2018.
  19. "Covetrus answers bell as new public company". 9 February 2019.
  20. "E-tailer Chewy sues Covetrus; results may change how you get Rx for Rex, food for Fido | Mainebiz.biz". Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  21. Escobar, Sabrina. "Covetrus to Be Taken Private for $4 Billion". www.barrons.com. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  22. Singh, Vandana. "CD&R, TPG Take Covetrus Private In $4B Deal". Benzinga. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  23. "Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG Complete Acquisition of Covetrus". Business Wire. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
  24. "Covetrus, Inc. (CVET) Firmenprofil und Fakten – Yahoo Finanzen".
  25. "CVET.O - Covetrus Inc Profile | Reuters". Reuters.
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