The deal is pending approval from the Competition Council.
The veterinary product market has seen significant growth in the last few years, especially after the health crisis, drawing attention from investors.
“Entry on the veterinary product market (pet shops & veterinary clinics) is a natural step, considering the existing synergies of the group: state-of-the-art warehouses compliant with the standards set by the law, a national distribution network, own pharmacies that can accommodate veterinary product corners and last but not least a team of professionals who can serve this market segment,” Dona Group officials told ZF for its ‘Cei mai mari jucatori din economie’ (Key Players in the Economy) yearbook.
The wholesale unit of Dona Group recorded double the market’s growth rate in 2023 to more than RON2 billion revenue.
Dona Group, created by entrepreneur Eugen Banciu, a physician by trade, includes the retail unit – about 350 pharmacies and wholesale unit – three warehouses in Bucharest, Cluj and Bacau.
Vetro Solutions is an importer and wholesaler of drugs and services for veterinary practices, clinics, pharmacies, pet shops and farms.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)