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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2025/26 - PAI Partners / Nuzoa
Acquired
Nuzoa Animal Health, S.L.
Description
It operates predominantly in the distribution segment of animal health products in Spain and Portugal, covering different product categories, mainly pharmaceutical products for pets and production animals, but also animal food, accessories, consumables and medical equipment. To a lesser extent, it also engages in the provision of animal health services, including laboratory diagnostics and training sessions, as well as certain digital services.
Acquiring
PAI Partners S.à.r.l.
Description
European private equity firm that typically invests in the following sectors: business services, food and consumer goods, general industry and healthcare.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
Applicable legislation
Notification thresholds
Type of merger
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Ongoing
Type of Investigation
AdC’s decision
Case description

The concentration operation consists of the acquisition, by the PAI Mid-Market Fund, managed by PAI Partners (“PAI Partners”), of exclusive control over Nuzoa and its subsidiaries (“Nuzoa”).
Timeline
2025-04-10
PAI Partners notifies the acquisition of exclusive control over Nuzoa.
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