SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Swander Pace Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer products companies, is selling Merrick Pet Care (“Merrick”), a natural and organic pet food leader, to Nestlé Purina PetCare. Terms were not disclosed. Other selling shareholders include founder Garth Merrick, Monitor Clipper Partners, and Highland Consumer Partners. Since Swander Pace acquired the company in 2010, Merrick has grown into a flagship brand in the