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Provet AG Gewerbestrasse 1 3421 Lyssach Switzerland

Provet AG celebrates its 40
th
Anniversary

From sole agency for veterinary products to leading
full-service provider within four decades

Lyssach/Switzerland, May 23, 2014 Provet AG, the leading distributor of medical
products and supplier of veterinary services to practicing veterinarians in Switzerland is
celebrating its 40th anniversary today. The company invited federal, cantonal and communal
authorities, government representative, the Swiss veterinary office, Swissmedic, ALP,
representatives of both Vet-Suisse faculties and long-standing suppliers to join them in their
celebrations at the companys headquarters in Lyssach, in the Canton of Bern.

Provet AG was founded in 1974 by Jean-Claude von Gunten. The company started its
operation with a team of just four employees and exclusive distribution rights for Switzerland
for Bayer animal health products. Bayer remains a valuable supplier partner to Henry Schein.

Over the years, new product divisions and exclusive distribution agreements with world
famous companies have gradually been added. As a result of diversifying at an early stage
and continuously developing its range of products and services, Provet AG has developed
into todays modern and dynamic company. Great importance has always been placed on
combining traditional and established methods with progress and the latest technologies.

Nowadays, Provet AG supplies the Swiss veterinary profession with pharmaceutical and
biological products, instruments and practice equipment, medical equipment, medical
supplies, diagnostic products and premium food for dogs and cats. From its warehouse with
a storage capacity of up to 5000 pallets, Provet is able to promise its customers delivery
within 24 hours. Overall, the company sells more than 6000 products from leading
manufacturers as well as a wide range of high-quality own-label products.

Provet offers its customers a wide range of services from individual consultation to education
and training for veterinarians and their practice staff. As a center of excellence for training, up
to 25 in-house seminars for veterinarians and veterinary assistants with expert speakers from
home and abroad are offered annually since 1988 in the modern seminar room in Lyssach.

Nowadays, the Provet Group employs approx. 140 staff, of which eleven are veterinarians in
various positions, in order to meet the challenges posed by the broad range of medical
products and services in a competent manner and to maintain a professional dialogue with
veterinarians.

Customer satisfaction is top priority in all our activities, this is how Patrick von Gunten, CEO
of Provet AG explains the corporate credo. As a competent partner and service provider to
its customers, Provet places great importance on always offering its customers the best
possible individual solution. This is achieved through a wide range of products, well-trained
staff and a high level of service. Vets can concentrate on whats most important: the patient.


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Another important milestone in the development of the company was the merger with the
international Group Henry Schein, Inc. in 2006. Henry Schein is the largest worldwide
distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based dental, animal health and
medical practitioners. The company is the leading Pan-European distributor of animal health
products and services and has subsidiaries in eleven European countries in this sector.
Henry Schein counts over 18,000 veterinarians in Europe among its customers.

Thanks to the worldwide commitment of Henry Schein, we are able to offer our customers a
particularly wide range of products at attractive prices, adds Patrick von Gunten. Provet AG
will continue to focus on quality, variety and individual service for our customers.

Caption for the enclosed photo

The Provet building in Lyssach, Switzerland.