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Ron Edmonds of The Principium Group was quoted, along with other industry experts, in an article in the January issue of Landscape Management. The article, entitled “Smart Money” was written by Landscape Management’s editor-in-chief, Nicole Wisniewski, profiles current investment within the green industry and addresses trends affecting investment and mergers & acquisitions within the industry. Here’s a link to the article.
Here are our thoughts about key trends that will impact green industry mergers and acquisitions in the year to come: · Major industry players will continue to seek strategic acquisitions in an attempt to strengthen their networks. · Local and regional companies will also seek to take advantage of strategic acquisition opportunities. · A number of regional consolidation efforts will emerge as companies seek to take advantage of opportunities and strengthen their position in their position in an increasingly competitive marketplace. · Franchising and similar programs will to continue to grow in the industry, giving independent operators access to marketing … Read more
2010 proved to be a strong year in mergers & acquisitions within the lawn and landscape industry. Major industry players and local businesses both made moves to solidify their positions through strategic acquisitions. This article includes publicly announced transactions within the industry. Although there were transactions reported in many parts of the country, activity was strongest in New England, Texas and Florida, all of which are key markets for the industry. Other regions with multiple transactions include the Midwest and Colorado. Among major industry players, ValleyCrest strengthened its presence in both New England and in Florida, two key markets. ValleyCrest … Read more
Bedford, NY. December 31, 2010 — SavATree, a leading provider of tree and shrub care services today announced a merger with Autumn Tree Care Experts. This partnership expands SavATree’s presence into the Illinois market. SavATree has been serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions for over 25 years. They hold the prestigious accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). The TCIA accreditation program is a stringent and documented company analysis built on the foundation of ethics, quality and consumer confidence, designed to protect consumers. “What attracted me to SavATree was their excellent reputation,” said Matthew Dziedzic, Co-founder of Autumn Tree … Read more
The Riverside Company has agreed to sell The Dwyer Group (Dwyer), a holding company of seven franchise businesses focused on residential and commercial services. Valued at approximately $150 million, the deal is expected to close before year-end. Barring unexpected changes, the transaction should return approximately 3x gross cash-on-cash to Riverside and its investors. Based in Waco, Texas, Dwyer provides support and marketing under the following service marks: Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, The Grounds Guys, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter (Drain Doctor in the UK and Portugal), and Rainbow International. Dwyer also owns and operates 37 glass shops in New … Read more