M&A Deal Summary

Comfort Systems Acquires Merit Mechanical

On March 4, 2008, Comfort Systems acquired construction company Merit Mechanical

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Comfort Systems’ 1st transaction in the Construction sector.
  • This is Comfort Systems’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Comfort Systems’ 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-03-04
Target Merit Mechanical
Sector Construction
Buyer(s) Comfort Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Merit Mechanical

Redmond, Washington, United States
Merit Mechanical, Inc., provides quality mechanical services for a variety of projects and customers. Merit is an open shop contractor, supporting member of ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors), and has the financial stability and bonding capabilities to man, equip, and complete most any type or size of construction project.

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Buyer

Comfort Systems

Houston, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1917
Sector Business Services
Employees15,800
Revenue 5.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Comfort Systems USA's corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Entrance to Comfort Systems USA's corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Comfort Systems is a provider of commercial HVAC, mechanical and electrical contracting to customers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Comfort Systems was incorporated in 1917 and is based in Houston, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 21
Sector (Construction) 1 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 19
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 21
Year (2008) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-02-18 Comfort Systems USA - 19 Companies

United States

19 of Comfort Systems USA’s subsidiary companies are predominately in the Midwest and New Jersey, and are active in the installation and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Sell $186M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-01 Riddleberger Brothers

Mt. Crawford, Virginia, United States

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is a full service commercial HVAC company based in Mt. Crawford, Virginia.

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