Sold to an investment company

According to press reports, the sale of UK speciality retail chain Pets at home has been wrapped up with the acceptance of a bid by private equity group Bridgepoint. The investment company, which beat off competition from a number of rival bidders, has reportedly offered around £ 230 mio (€ 343 mio), £ 30 mio (€ 45 mio) above the original asking price.