"The outcome of discussions is open at present. It is currently not clear whether it will ultimately lead to a public takeover bid," says Zooplus. The board of the company had already agreed to the bid by Hellman & Friedman in mid-August. Zooplus has also concluded an investor agreement with Zorro Bidco, the intermediary appointed by Hellman & Friedman, to enter into a strategic partnership.Swedish investor EQT has already invested in other German companies, including the prosthetics manufacturer Otto Bock. With Berlin company kfzteile.24 the investor also has a German online retailer in its portfolio.
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Further interest shown in Zooplus
"The outcome of discussions is open at present. It is currently not clear whether it will ultimately lead to a public takeover bid," says Zooplus. The board of the company had already agreed to the bid by Hellman & Friedman in mid-August. Zooplus has also concluded an investor agreement with Zorro Bidco, the intermediary appointed by Hellman & Friedman, to enter into a strategic partnership.Swedish investor EQT has already invested in other German companies, including the prosthetics manufacturer Otto Bock. With Berlin company kfzteile.24 the investor also has a German online retailer in its portfolio.