Acquisitions

Webinar: Acquisitions as a Pathway to Growth for Landscape Contractors

May 8, 2012
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Join us for a webinar entitled Acquisitions as a Pathway to Growth for Landscape Contractorson Thursday, May 10 from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon, CDT. This webinar, hosted by Ron Edmonds of The Principium Group, will cover the following topics:When to Consider Acquisitions Developing an Acquisition Strategy How to Identify Acquisition Targets Negotiation Strategies...

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Six Reasons to Consider Making an Acquisition Now

April 22, 2012
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There are several good reasons why now is a good time for a landscape company to consider making an acquisition.  Let’s take a look at some of the most compelling reasons that landscape business owners should seriously consider making a move now. 1. Valuations remain attractive for acquirors Typical valuations in the green industry...

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Suburban Landscape Management of Wichita Acquires Dreamscapes of Derby, Kansas

April 3, 2012
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Suburban Landscape Management, a $4 million Wichita-based landscape services company, has acquired Dreamscapes Landscaping of Derby, Kansas. Dreamscapes will continue to operate under its existing name as a division of Suburban, under the leadership of Wes Pechin, Dreamscapes’ founder.  Dreamscapes  will now offer its clients landscape maintenance services, in addition to design-build. Jim Biehler...

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Lawn Dawg Acquires LawnMaster of Derry, New Hampshire

April 3, 2012
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NASHUA, NH — Lawn Dawg Inc. has announced the acquisition of LawnMaster of Derry, NH. The acquisition comes at the start of the 2012 lawn care season and continues Lawn Dawg’s growth in the southern New Hampshire market. LawnMaster of Derry is formerly owned and operated by G. Talbot Woodbury of Salem, NH. After a...

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Executive Landscaping Merges with Pensacola Landscaping on the Gulf Coast

April 2, 2012
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Executive Landscaping, Inc. of Pensacola, Florida has merged with Pensacola Landscaping and Lawn Care, Inc. .  The combined company will be known as Executive Landscaping, Inc. The combined company serves over 300 commercial accounts in the Pensacola area and have approximately 100 employees.  The company provides landscape design, construction and maintenance.  It is led...

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Senske Acquires Guardian Pest in Las Vegas

March 30, 2012
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KENNEWICK, WA – Senske Pest Control has acquired the Las Vegas, Nevada based Guardian Pest Defense in order to strengthen its residential pest control customer base and achieve its long term goal of operating in the metro Las Vegas area. “As a result of family demands I needed to spend more time with my...

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Organic Growth versus Acquisitions

March 22, 2012
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It seems pretty simple to many people.  Organic growth must be a better strategy than risky, expensive acquisitions.  Of course, organic growth is often the best strategy. Organic growth makes sense when your business is growing or you can stimulate growth at a rate that meets your objectives, when it can be achieved at...

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Gridiron Capital Invests in Facility Manager Quality Solutions, Inc.

March 1, 2012
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New Canaan, CT, February 2012 Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), in partnership with QSI’s founder and existing management team, announced the acquisition of Quality Solutions, Inc. (“QSI”). Yellowstone Landscape Group is also a portfolio company of Gridiron Capital. Landscaping and snow removal are included in the menu of services provided by QSI. Headquartered in Wichita,...

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Landscape Management Focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions in February

February 22, 2012
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The cover story of the February issue of Landscape Management magazine is entitled “Tailor Made Growth.”  The article, by editor-in-chief Dan Jacobs explores how mergers and acquisitions provide business owners a way to strengthen their operations by stitching together complementary companies.  Ron Edmonds of The Principium Group is quoted extensively in the article. Here’s...

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In Connecticut, READCO Acquires The Yard Group

February 17, 2012
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READCO, based in Old Lyme, Connecticut has acquired the Yard Group.  In connection with the acquisition, READCO, a real estate management firm, combined its existing landscaping operations with the Yard Group. The Yard Group now operates under four brands, B&B Landscaping, Burhoe Landscaping and Lawncvare, Connecticut Homescapes and READCO Landscaping. According to an article...

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