Dechert Advises Bregal on Sale of TDBBS to Central Garden & Pet
November 09, 2023
Dechert advised Bregal Partners and TDBBS, a premium natural dog chews and treats company and portfolio company of Bregal Partners, on its sale of TDBBS to Central Garden & Pet, a recognized leader in the pet and garden industry.
This acquisition represents a strategic move for Central Garden & Pet, aligning with their ongoing expansion strategy. It broadens their portfolio within their two core industries, specifically in the growing dog treats and chews category.
Since 2008, TDBBS has produced and sold minimally processed dog treats and chews. Their product range includes popular brands such as Best Bully Sticks®, Barkworthies® and Paw Love®. These brands offer a wide variety of natural, grain-free and gluten-free products that are low in fat, high in protein, and made from a small list of ingredients. Not only are these products designed to keep dogs engaged, but they also promote overall canine health.
The Dechert team advising Bregal Partners and TDBBS included corporate partners Nick Marchica, Mark Thierfelder, Christian Matarese, Soo-ah Nah, Sarah Kupferman, Abbi Cohen, with corporate associates Andrew Darnell, Dr. Philipp Schöfer, Lisa Perri, John Stanley, Terry Huang, Leila Malek, Joshua Kim, Stephanie Han; employee benefits partner Kevin Kay and associate Tabitha Crosier; global tax partner David Passey and associate Abigail Hopper; and enforcement and investigations litigation associate James Smith.
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