Overview Key strengths Key risks Increasing pet ownership driving consistent volume growth.Strong pricing power. High financial leverage due to acquisition-driven growth strategy and high multiples.Vet shortages could worsen, dampening growth and margins. Customers mostly pay at time of service. A tight labor market for staff could further pressure margins. Some exposure to consumer spending cuts during an economic downturn. Narrow focus in the niche and highly fragmented veterinary services industry. . We expect low-single digit organic revenue growth despite year to date volume declines in the low single digits, due to slowing consumer spending and lower pet adoption rates after a strong year in 2021. In certain clinics, there are unmet demand or long waiting lists due to a shortage