M&A Deal Summary

Architect Equity Acquires PEST Group

On December 20, 2018, private equity firm Architect Equity acquired consumer services company PEST Group from The Terminix International

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Architect Equity’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is Architect Equity’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Architect Equity’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-12-20
Target PEST Group
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) Architect Equity
Sellers(s) The Terminix International
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

PEST Group

Tampa, Florida, United States
PEST Group is a fumigation company that serves more customers with over 250 years of combined experience in the pest control industry specializing in fumigation termite control treatments. PEST Group was founded in 2018 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Architect Equity

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2017
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Architect Equity is a private equity firm focused on buyouts of mid-sized to large companies with revenues of $50 to $750 million. The Firm has a preference for North American businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, offering mission-critical products/services with recurring revenues in defensible markets. Prospective transaction situations include corporate divestitures, special situations, and privately-owned companies seeking a transition. Architect Equity was formed in 2017 and is based in El Segundo, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 4
State (Florida) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 6
Year (2018) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-06-01 Faultless Brands

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Faultless Brands is a manufacturer and marketer across the fabric, fragrance, and home care categories to consumer and commercial markets. Faultless Brands was founded in 1887 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Terminix International

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Category Company
Sector Consumer Services
DESCRIPTION

Terminix Service, Inc. provides termite and pest control protection services for homes and businesses.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-18 Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions

Pearl City, Hawaii, United States

Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions is a pest control company. Sandwich Isle specializes in residential pest and termite control and has earned and maintained a reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction.

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