ARS - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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ARS M&A Summary

ARS has acquired 14 companies of its own, including 7 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

ARS has acquired in 7 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include business services (50%) and consumer services (43%).

ARS Ownership

Who owns ARS?

ARS is owned by Charlesbank Capital Partners and GI Partners. It was acquired on May 6, 2014.

Is ARS PE-backed?

Yes. ARS is owned by private equity investors Charlesbank Capital Partners and GI Partners.

Was ARS formerly PE-backed?

Yes. ARS was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

ARS Business Overview

Where is ARS headquartered?

ARS is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

How many employees does ARS have?

ARS has 6,000 employees.

What sector is ARS in?

ARS is a consumer services company.

When was ARS founded?

ARS was founded in 1995.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity15
    • M&A Buy Activity14
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

ARS

American Residential Services LLC

965 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Suite 201,
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
United States,
(901) 820-8400
www.ars.com

ARS is a provider of heating and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing services nationwide. ARS primarily serves homeowners in need of emergency repair and replacement services for heating, air conditioning, energy efficiency, plumbing, drain cleaning and sewer lines. It operates under two well-known national brands, ARS and Rescue Rooter, as well as through trusted local brands in select markets. ARS was founded in 1995 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (1.4/yr) # 7 - 2 4 1 - 14
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  15

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Tarpy Plumbing, Heating & Air 2023-06-26 - Add-on Acquisition
San Diego, California · www.tarpyheatingandair.com
OyBoy Heating and Cooling 2022-06-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Lehi, Utah · www.oyboy.com
Absolute Air 2022-06-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Mapleton, Utah · www.absoluteair.com
Captain Electric LLC 2022-06-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Orem, Utah · www.captainelectricutah.com
ESCO Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electric 2022-04-05 - Add-on Acquisition
Salt Lake, Utah · www.escoutah.com
My Electric Works 2021-09-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Columbus, Ohio · www.myelectricworks.com
The Rooter Works Plumbing and Drains LLC 2021-09-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Columbus, Ohio · www.therooterworks.com
Gac, Inc. 2018-08-27 - Divestiture
Tempe, Arizona · www.goettl.com
Atlas Trillo Heating & Air Conditioning 2016-01-14 - Add-on Acquisition
San Jose, California · www.atlastrillo.com
Aspen Air, Inc. 2016-01-12 - Add-on Acquisition
Belton, Texas · www.aspen-air.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Business Services 7 (50%) - 1 (100%) -
Consumer Services 6 (43%) - - -
Distribution 1 (7%) - - -
Total 14 - 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 14 - 1 -
  California 4 - - -
  Utah 4 - - -
  Ohio 2 - - -
  Arizona 1 - 1 -
  New Jersey 1 - - -
  Massachusetts 1 - - -
  Texas 1 - - -
Total 14 - 1 -

M&A Connections

Deals
Divested to
Investor(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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