Pets at Home : Statement in respect of Provision 4 of the Corporate Governance Code

Pets at Home Group Plc is a United Kingdom-based company, which is engaged in the pet care business. The Company provides pets and their owners with the advice, products, and care. Its pet products are available online or from approximately 450 pet care centers, many of which also have vet practices and grooming salons. The Company also operates a small animal veterinary business, with approximately 440 veterinary general practices located both in its pet care centers and in standalone locations. The Company operates through three segments: Retail, Vet Group and Central. The Retail segment includes products purchased online and in-store, pet sales, grooming services, and insurance products. Vet Group segment includes general practices. Central segment includes Group costs, finance expenses and the Group’s veterinary telehealth business. Its subsidiaries include Accrington Vets4Pets Limited and Companion Care (Banbury) Limited, and Bangor Wales Vets4Pets Limited.