Mergers and Acquisitions

Mondou in its acquisition of Ren’s Pets

The Legault Group
Key Contact
Mikulas Arendas

Partner, Financial Services, Montréal

Team
François Paradis

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Véronique Fortin-Latreille

Associate, Corporate, Montréal

Etienne Massicotte

Partner, Financial Services, Montréal

Damian Rigolo

Partner, Employment and Labour, Toronto

Tina Saban, CIPP/C

Associate, Privacy and Data Management, Toronto

Matthew Ritchie

Partner, Real Estate, Toronto

On July 30, 2021, The Legault Group, owner of Mondou, completed its acquisition of Ren’s Pets. The transaction marks the largest investment in company history and is the company’s first acquisition outside of Quebec. The acquisition supports Legault Group’s growth plan and will allow Mondou accelerate its growth in Canada.

The Legault Group specializes in pet food and accessories through its Mondou chain of stores, focused on providing products, services and advice for the health and well-being of animals.

Ren’s Pets is an Oakville-based retailer focused on providing pet supplies, food, treats and toys, with 35 stores across Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised the Legault Group in connection with the acquisition and associated financing with a team led by Mikulas Arendas (Financial Services) and consisting of François Paradis, Michael Budabin McQuown, Marissa Corona, Véronique Fortin-Latreille (Mergers & Acquisitions), Etienne Massicotte (Financial Services), Damian Rigolo (Employment & Labour), Tina Saban (Privacy & Data Management) and Matthew Ritchie (Real Estate).

Value
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Date Closed
July 30, 2021
Lead Office
Montreal
Key Contact
Mikulas Arendas

Partner, Financial Services, Montréal

Team
François Paradis

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Véronique Fortin-Latreille

Associate, Corporate, Montréal

Etienne Massicotte

Partner, Financial Services, Montréal

Damian Rigolo

Partner, Employment and Labour, Toronto

Tina Saban, CIPP/C

Associate, Privacy and Data Management, Toronto

Matthew Ritchie

Partner, Real Estate, Toronto