AEA, a private investment firm, and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, a fund manager, completed the acquisition of AmeriVet, an operator of veterinary clinics, from Imperial Capital, for $1.6bn. "I want to thank Imperial Capital for being outstanding partners who helped us to realize the success our joint venture partnership model could enjoy in the veterinary industry. Our team is very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our partnership with AEA," Thomas Thill, AmeriVet CEO.