CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aruza Pest Control Holdings
("Aruza"), a leading provider of residential and commercial pest,
termite, and mosquito control services primarily in North and
South Carolina, Florida, and Texas and a portfolio company of Concentric
Equity Partners ("CEP"), announced the acquisition of Evergreen
Pest Solutions Greenville and Columbia branches ("Evergreen" or the
"Company").
Evergreen represents the Aruza platform's fourth add-on acquisition,
adding density in Aruza's Greenville and Columbia, SC geography.
Evergreen Pest Solutions, a residential and commercial pest
management company with a strong presence in South Carolina, has earned a reputation for
providing affordable and long-lasting pest control solutions. The
entire Evergreen team, from management to technicians to the
support staff, have a shared commitment to providing an excellent
customer experience. All branch-level employees will remain
with the Company post-close and serve as an integral part of
Aruza's continued growth in South
Carolina.
Andrew Beck, CEO of Aruza Pest
control adds: "The acquisition of Evergreen expands our robust
presence in Greenville and
Columbia and aligns us with a
trusted, strategic partner. Byron Gyfford and the Evergreen team
have built an impressive business and reputation over a short
period of time. Our shared values, employee centric cultures and
commitment to service excellence were a natural fit."
Byron Gifford, CEO of Evergreen
Pest Solutions, "Aruza's commitment to exceptional customer service
is perfectly aligned with our company mission and values. Their
steadfast dedication to offering quality, affordable services and
fostering a superior culture ensures a seamless transition,
providing confidence that our most important assets—our customers
and employees—are in safe hands."
"We are excited to announce the acquisition of Evergreen's
Columbia and Greenville branches
by Aruza Pest Control," said Rob
Swartz, Operating Partner at CEP. "This acquisition will
allow us to strengthen our presence in the South Carolina market and allows us to
continue to focus on our customers and team members".
Paul Giannamore and Franco Villanueva-Meyer of The
Potomac Company represented and acted as
the exclusive financial advisors to Evergreen Pest Solutions.
About Evergreen Pest Solutions:
Evergreen Pest Solutions proudly serves regions across the U.S.
from Utah to Virginia. Our commitment to local communities
drives us to understand the unique challenges faced by residents
and businesses, ensuring tailored solutions for each and every
client. Founded in 2014 by Byron
Gifford, Evergreen has successfully protected homes for over
a decade and it's our promise to continue partnering with you for
maximum protection. When pests emerge, trust that we have the
answer – guaranteed.
For more information on Evergreen, visit evergreenpestsc.com.
About Aruza Pest Control:
Aruza offers home pest control and commercial pest control
services in North and South
Carolina, Florida, and
Texas. At Aruza, not only do we
provide pest elimination services, but we also aim to educate the
community about how to keep our area's toughest pests at bay to
make their homes and businesses a safer place. In the long run, we
believe reputation is essential; we care about ours and ensure that
we serve our community ethically and professionally.
When you choose a pest control company, you want the assurance
that they care about what happens to your home or
business as much as you do; at Aruza Pest Control, that's our
reality. We use eco-friendly products to ensure the safety and
health of your family, and we offer the Aruza Guarantee because we
care about doing the job right. "To build a nationwide brand that
gives back to its communities, strengthens the quality of life for
its customers, and enables smart financial wealth for its
employees." That is our mission statement, and it's how we have
continued providing excellent service since our founding.
For more information on Aruza, visit
aruzapest.com.
About Concentric Equity Partners:
Concentric Equity Partners is a private investment firm that
partners with leading middle market companies by providing capital
and strategic advisory to accelerate long term value creation.
Concentric's approach is simple: support entrepreneurs and
operators by providing the resources required to achieve
extraordinary results. The firm's investment team is made up of individuals with
distinguished track records as operators and professional investors
across a variety of growth oriented middle market companies.
Concentric Equity Partners is the direct investing arm of
Financial Investments Corporation, a private asset management firm
and family office with over $2
billion in investment commitments under management.
Financial Investments Corporation was founded in 1994 by father and
daughter Harrison and Jennifer Steans
and has been partnering with private companies for more than 25 years.
For more information on Concentric, visit ficcep.com.
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