CenterOak Partners Acquires PestNow and Forms Entomo Brands
August 1, 2023
Entomo Brands
Headquarters
Charleston, SC
Sector
Consumer
Website
Transaction Type
Family Owned
Status
Active
Description
Entomo Brands is a leading provider of general pest, recurring termite and mosquito control services for residential and commercial customers. The Company operates 17 branches and serves customers across South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, D.C. and West Virginia. Entomo Brands differentiates itself through high-quality customer care and a commitment to technician training.
Value Creation Opportunity
- Identified an opportunity to acquire a market leader in a large, fragmented industry that is well-positioned for future growth.
- Created and launched a new Entomo parent brand and digital presence to unify the company’s local operating units, while retaining local names and relationships.
- Completed a transformative acquisition to more than double the size of the Company and expand Entomo’s service footprint to the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Opportunity to leverage CenterOak’s residential services experience to enhance cross selling, route density, renewals and new greenfield branch development.
- Benefits of scale through investments in IT, data systems, marketing programs and procurement.
Add-on Criteria
- Actively seeking providers of general pest, recurring termite and mosquito control services in the U.S. with priority in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
