Golub Capital served as administrative agent, sole bookrunner and joint lead arranger by providing a $605 million GOLD financing to support the merger of Pet Valu and Pet Supermarket. GOLD financings are Golub Capital One-Loan Debt facilities.

The financing will support the combination of two current Roark Capital Group portfolio companies. With 514 stores across nine Canadian provinces, Pet Valu is Canada’s pet specialty market leader. Pet Valu also has 257 stores in the U.S.

Pet Supermarket operates 165 pet supply stores, primarily in the Southeastern U.S. The merger will create one of largest pet supply retailers in North America with more than 930 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

“We have enjoyed the privilege of partnering with Roark Capital Group on numerous transactions, including its acquisition of Pet Supermarket in 2015,” said Troy Oder, managing director at Golub Capital. “We are thrilled to facilitate the merger of these two outstanding platforms, and look forward to continuing our support of the company in the future.”

“Golub Capital continues to be a terrific financing partner for Roark Capital Group,” said Ezra Field, managing director at Roark. “Golub has supported a number of Roark Capital Group platforms over the last decade, and has consistently adhered to a high standard of reliability, flexibility and speed.”