Altano UK Limited joins Equistar Veterinary Services as majority shareholder

Altano UK Limited has joined the cap table of Equistar Veterinary Services Limited, a Salisbury-based specialist in veterinary advice and laboratory testing. Trading as BioTe Veterinary Laboratories, the company provides diagnostic kits and professional services for owners of horses, ponies, donkeys, and farm animals. It has been operating since its incorporation in 2014.

The most recent confirmation statement, covering the period up to 14 July 2026, shows that Altano UK Limited has acquired 100 shares. This holding consists of 99 Ordinary shares and 1 Ordinary A share. Altano UK Limited is also a shareholder in Baker and Mcveigh Lambourn Limited, indicating a focus on the veterinary and equine sector.

This entry follows a period where Equistar Holdings Limited was the primary shareholder. Equistar Holdings Limited remains on the cap table with a holding of 1 share. The introduction of Altano UK Limited as a majority shareholder marks a change in the ownership structure of the Wiltshire-based business. The filing confirms the current state of the share register rather than a specific investment event.