Petsmart, Inc. (PETM) Tops Q2 EPS by 4c; Affirms Outlook

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PetSmart (PETM) to Explore Strategic Alternatives, Including Possible Sale

August 19, 2014 5:58 PM EDT

PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) announced that based on a thorough business review that began last spring, the Board of Directors has determined that it will explore strategic alternatives for the Company to maximize value for shareholders, including a possible sale of the Company. The Board has been working with JP Morgan Securities LLC and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to assist in the process.

Said Gregory P. Josefowicz, Chairman, PetSmart has delivered superb returns for our investors over a long period of time, with our shares outperforming the S&P... More

PetSmart (PETM) Plans to Explore Potential Sale as Activist Pressure Increases

August 19, 2014 3:24 PM EDT

(Updated - August 19, 2014 3:31 PM EDT)

PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) plans to explore potential sale, according to Reuters headlines.

UPDATE - Shares of PetSmart are up about 4 percent on Tuesday following the announcement.

Headlines hit as PetSmart has seen increased... More