C. HockingOutward Hound Acquires Planet Dog Made in USA Dog Toy Platform
Outward Hound Acquires Planet Dog
DENVER, CO Oct 16, 2018/PR Newswire/ — Outward Hound®, a portfolio company of J.W. Childs Associates, L.P., today acquired Planet Dog®, a leader in the dog toy segment.
Since 1997, Planet Dog® has been known as a leading Made in USA and socially responsible, values based pet company made for dogs by dog lovers. Their line of world famous Orbee durable toys, plush and travel products further expands the Outward Hound® portfolio offering the best branded products all from one vendor.
“We are excited to transition the Planet Dog brand and our socially responsible mission to the Outward Hound® team. They have the innovation, experience and financial resources to take our brand and mission of community, environment and people to the next level. We look forward to seeing their team get dogs wagging their tails around the world using our products” said Alex Fisher Founder & Chief Creative Officer.
“Planet Dog® has created some of the most well-known and innovative Made in USA products in the pet industry. Our new partnership strengthens our goal to become the leading vendor in the dog toy category” said Outward Hound® CWO (Chief Woof Officer) Kyle Hansen.
This is the third acquisition for Outward Hound® since being acquired by J.W. Childs Associates in December 2017.
About Outward Hound
Outward Hound® is a J.W. Childs Associates Portfolio Company that is an award-winning innovator, creator, manufacturer and distributor of the highest quality toys, games, gear and feeders for dogs and cats. For more information, please visit www.outwardhound.com and www.planetdog.com
About J.W. Childs Associates
J.W. Childs is a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market growth companies. Since inception in 1995, J.W. Childs has invested in excess of $3.5 billion of equity capital in more than 45 companies across the consumer, specialty retail and healthcare industries. The firm’s success has been built on its industry focus and the extensive operating expertise of its partners. For more information, please visit www.jwchilds.com.
