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Filed
11 June 2026
Decision Due
23 July 2026
Est decision date: 8 July 2026. Based on 25 decided Industrial Manufacturing notifications.
Acquirer(s)
PET CARE DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD ABN - 58 125 265 769
Target(s) or Vendor(s)
PARINGA PET FOODS PTY LTD ABN - 20 142 418 915
Other parties
EBOS Group Limited ACN - 166 840 973
EBOS Group Limited's subsidiary, Pet Care Distributors Pty Ltd, proposes a share acquisition of 100% of Paringa Pet Foods Pty Ltd. This transaction combines EBOS's animal care product wholesaling and distribution with Paringa Pet Foods' Australian manufacturing and supply of fresh, frozen, and cooked pet food products.
Pet Care Distributors Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of EBOS Group Limited ( EBOS ), proposes to acquire 100% of the shares of Paringa Pet Foods Pty Ltd ( Paringa Pet Foods ) (the Acquisition ). EBOS is a marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products and animal care products. EBOS serves customers across Australia. EBOS’ animal care portfolio includes dry pet food and pet treats marketed under various brands including Black Hawk, VitaPet, Yours Drooly and Next Generation Pet Foods. Paringa Pet Food is an Australian‑owned pet food manufacturer and supplier of fresh, frozen and cooked pet food products. Its products are sold through supermarkets, pet specialty retailers and via a direct‑to‑consumer channel. Its proprietary brands include Regal and Paringa, alongside premium private/white label brands.
The ACCC has prepared a questionnaire on the Acquisition. Submissions or information in response to the questionnaire should be provided by 19 June 2026 via email to mergers@accc.gov.au with the title Submission re: EBOS – Paringa Pet Foods. The ACCC’s ability to give detailed consideration to submissions received after this time may be limited.