FirstService Residential Extends Market Leadership Position in New York City

FirstService Corporation (TSX and NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService”) announced today that FirstService Residential, the North American property management leader, has recently acquired Midboro Management, LLC (“Midboro”). Michael Wolfe, President of Midboro, has retained a minority equity interest and will continue to run day-to-day operations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1963, Midboro is one of the leading residential property management firms in New York City, with 15,000 units under management across more than 150 condominium and cooperative properties. With the addition of Midboro, FirstService Residential’s New York operations will oversee more than 600 properties encompassing almost 100,000 units under management.

“This important transaction further bolsters our position as the clear leader in the marquee New York City market,” said Dan Wurtzel, President of FirstService Residential New York. “Midboro has a long track record of success and an exceptional reputation in New York City, particularly within the cooperative property space. We are delighted to be partnering with Michael and welcome his entire team who will continue to support the day-to-day operations of the Midboro managed properties. We look forward to bringing complementary capabilities to service our collective client base and drive further growth in the New York market,” he concluded.

ABOUT FIRSTSERVICE CORPORATION

FirstService Corporation is a North American leader in the essential outsourced property services sector, serving its customers through two industry-leading service platforms: FirstService Residential, North America's largest manager of residential communities; and FirstService Brands, one of North America's largest providers of essential property services delivered through individually branded franchise systems and company-owned operations.

FirstService generates more than $2.6 billion in annual revenues and has approximately 24,000 employees across North America. With significant insider ownership and an experienced management team, FirstService has a long-term track record of creating value and superior returns for shareholders. The Common Shares of FirstService trade on the NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "FSV". 

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