Wag! Group Co. Announces Sale of Furscription to MWI Veterinary Supply Co.
Wag! Group Co. (Nasdaq: PET) has announced and completed the sale of its Furscription business to MWI Veterinary Supply Co. The transaction, which closed on July 14th, 2025, includes the Furscription brand, e-prescribing technology, related assets, and the transfer of four Wag! employees to MWI.
The cash proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down outstanding debt. This strategic move aligns with Wag!'s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and focus on core service and wellness offerings. For MWI, the acquisition enhances their tech-enabled solutions portfolio, providing veterinary practices with improved prescription management capabilities.
[ "Strategic debt reduction through sale proceeds", "Streamlined business focus on core services and wellness offerings", "Successful exit of non-core business unit", "Alignment with ongoing strategic review to enhance shareholder value" ]Wag! Group Co. (Nasdaq: PET) ha annunciato e completato la vendita del suo business Furscription a MWI Veterinary Supply Co. La transazione, conclusa il 14 luglio 2025, include il marchio Furscription, la tecnologia di prescrizione elettronica, i relativi asset e il trasferimento di quattro dipendenti Wag! a MWI.
Il ricavato in contanti dalla vendita sarà utilizzato per ridurre il debito residuo. Questa mossa strategica è in linea con gli sforzi continui di Wag! per rafforzare la propria posizione finanziaria e concentrarsi sui servizi principali e sulle offerte di benessere. Per MWI, l'acquisizione arricchisce il portafoglio di soluzioni tecnologiche, offrendo alle cliniche veterinarie una migliore gestione delle prescrizioni.
- Riduzione strategica del debito tramite i proventi della vendita
- Focalizzazione semplificata sul core business e sulle offerte di benessere
- Uscita di successo da un'unità aziendale non centrale
- Allineamento con la revisione strategica in corso per aumentare il valore per gli azionisti
Wag! Group Co. (Nasdaq: PET) ha anunciado y completado la venta de su negocio Furscription a MWI Veterinary Supply Co. La transacción, cerrada el 14 de julio de 2025, incluye la marca Furscription, la tecnología de prescripción electrónica, los activos relacionados y la transferencia de cuatro empleados de Wag! a MWI.
Los ingresos en efectivo de la venta se utilizarán para reducir la deuda pendiente. Este movimiento estratégico se alinea con los esfuerzos continuos de Wag! para fortalecer su posición financiera y enfocarse en sus servicios principales y ofertas de bienestar. Para MWI, la adquisición mejora su portafolio de soluciones tecnológicas, proporcionando a las clínicas veterinarias mejores capacidades de gestión de prescripciones.
- Reducción estratégica de deuda mediante los ingresos de la venta
- Enfoque simplificado en servicios principales y ofertas de bienestar
- Salida exitosa de una unidad de negocio no central
- Alineación con la revisión estratégica en curso para aumentar el valor para los accionistas
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- 비핵� 사업부 성공� 매각
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Wag! Group Co. (Nasdaq : PET) a annoncé et finalisé la vente de sa division Furscription à MWI Veterinary Supply Co. La transaction, conclue le 14 juillet 2025, comprend la marque Furscription, la technologie de prescription électronique, les actifs associés ainsi que le transfert de quatre employés de Wag! vers MWI.
Les liquidités issues de la vente seront utilisées pour rembourser la dette en cours. Cette décision stratégique s'inscrit dans les efforts continus de Wag! pour renforcer sa position financière et se concentrer sur ses services principaux et ses offres de bien-être. Pour MWI, cette acquisition enrichit leur portefeuille de solutions technologiques, offrant aux cabinets vétérinaires une meilleure gestion des prescriptions.
- Réduction stratégique de la dette grâce aux produits de la vente
- Concentration simplifiée sur les services principaux et les offres de bien-être
- Sortie réussie d'une unité commerciale non essentielle
- Alignement avec la revue stratégique en cours pour accroître la valeur pour les actionnaires
Wag! Group Co. (Nasdaq: PET) hat den Verkauf seines Furscription-Geschäfts an MWI Veterinary Supply Co angekündigt und abgeschlossen. Die Transaktion, die am 14. Juli 2025 abgeschlossen wurde, umfasst die Marke Furscription, die E-Rezept-Technologie, zugehörige Vermögenswerte sowie die Übernahme von vier Wag!-Mitarbeitern durch MWI.
Die Erlöse aus dem Verkauf werden zur Tilgung ausstehender Schulden verwendet. Dieser strategische Schritt steht im Einklang mit den laufenden Bemühungen von Wag!, die finanzielle Position zu stärken und sich auf Kernservices und Wellness-Angebote zu konzentrieren. Für MWI erweitert die Übernahme das Portfolio technologiegestützter Lösungen und bietet Tierarztpraxen verbesserte Möglichkeiten im Rezeptmanagement.
- Strategische Schuldenreduzierung durch Verkaufserlöse
- Fokussierung auf Kernservices und Wellness-Angebote
- Erfolgreicher Ausstieg aus einem nicht zum Kerngeschäft gehörenden Bereich
- Ausrichtung an der laufenden strategischen Überprüfung zur Steigerung des Aktionärswerts
- None.
- Divestment of technology asset and potential future revenue stream
- Loss of four employees to acquiring company
- Reduction in business diversification
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Wag! sells Furscription to MWI, using proceeds to reduce debt while refocusing on core business as part of strategic review.
Wag! Group has completed the sale of its Furscription business to MWI Veterinary Supply, a transaction that carries several strategic implications. The deal, which closed on July 14th, included the transfer of Furscription's brand, e-prescribing technology, related assets, and four employees to MWI.
The cash considerations from this transaction will be directed toward paying down outstanding debt, strengthening Wag!'s balance sheet. While the specific sale amount wasn't disclosed, this debt reduction represents a tangible financial benefit that could improve the company's financial flexibility and reduce interest expenses.
This divestiture appears to be part of a broader strategic review initiated by Wag! and its Board to enhance shareholder value. The company is explicitly refocusing on its core offerings of services and wellness, suggesting a more streamlined business approach rather than diversification.
For MWI, Furscription complements their existing technology-enabled solutions for veterinary practices, potentially creating synergies that Wag! might have struggled to develop independently. The e-prescribing platform aims to simplify prescription requests for veterinary staff, addressing operational inefficiencies in veterinary practices.
This transaction represents classic corporate restructuring—shedding non-core assets to strengthen the balance sheet and sharpen strategic focus. The move suggests Wag! is prioritizing financial stability and operational focus over maintaining a broader portfolio of pet-related businesses, which could improve long-term competitiveness in their primary market segments.
Transaction Reflects the Board’s Ongoing Strategy to Maximize Shareholder Value
SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wag! Group Co. (�Wag!�; Nasdaq: PET), which strives to be the number one platform to solve the service, product, and wellness needs of the modern U.S. pet household, announced today that it has simultaneously entered into a definitive agreement (the �Agreement�) and completed the sale of its Furscription business to MWI Veterinary Supply Co. (�MWI�), a leading global provider of veterinary products, services and solutions.
Under the terms of the Agreement, Furscription was sold to MWI for cash considerations. The transaction includes the Furscription brand, e-prescribing technology and related assets. In addition, four Wag! employees are joining MWI as part of the transaction, which closed on July 14th, 2025. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to pay down outstanding debt.
“We’re very proud of what we built with Furscription and feel fortunate to have partnered with such a talented and dedicated team,� said Garrett Smallwood, CEO and Chairman of Wag!. “We are confident that Furscription is in great hands with MWI, who we believe is well-positioned to bring the product to market and realize its full potential.�
“This transaction marks an important step in our ongoing efforts to strengthen our financial position and streamline our focus on our core offerings of services and wellness. In partnership with our Board, it also reflects the meaningful progress we’re making in our strategic review as we continue to pursue opportunities to enhance shareholder value and optimize our capital structure.�
Steve Shell, SVP & President, MWI, commented: “As veterinary practices face new pressures, we remain focused on providing them with access to the solutions they need to improve the client experience, optimize operations and grow revenue � all while continuing to deliver high-quality care. Furscription builds upon our existing tech-enabled solutions and provides our customers with access to a platform that aims to simplify prescription requests, allowing vet staff to devote more time to pet care.�
About Wag! Group Co.
Wag! Group Co. strives to be the number one platform to solve the service, product, and wellness needs of the modern U.S. pet household. Wag! pioneered on-demand dog walking in 2015 with the Wag! app, which offers access to 5-star dog walking, sitting, and one-on-one training from a community of over 500,000 Pet Caregivers nationwide. In addition, Wag! Group Co. operates Petted, one of the nation’s largest pet insurance comparison marketplaces; Dog Food Advisor, one of the most visited and trusted pet food review platforms; WoofWoofTV, a multi-media company bringing pet content to over 18 million followers across social media; and maxbone, a digital platform for modern pet essentials. For more information, visit .
About Furscription
Furscription is a digital tool designed to assist veterinarians and clinic staff streamline the prescription process. Furscription provides a secure, user-friendly software solution, and offers veterinarians access to a suite of features � including e-prescribing and prescription management tools � meant to enhance the prescribing experience and support efficient access to prescribed medications. For more information, visit .
About MWI Veterinary Supply Co.
MWI Veterinary Supply Co. is a leading global provider of veterinary products, services, and solutions that support the operations of veterinarians and animal healthcare. By combining local expertise with global reach, MWI Veterinary Supply Co. delivers innovative solutions that promote animal health and well-being. Learn more at .
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