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Sell-Side M&A Masterclass | Structuring a Formal Sale Process for Maximum Value | Private Equity
Sell-Side M&A Masterclass: How to Structure a Formal Sale Process for Maximum Value In this masterclass, investment banker Paul Giannamore breaks down the anatomy of a formal sell-side M&A process — from setting realistic valuation expectations to engineering competition, controlling information flow, and closing at the highest possible price. Whether you’re a business owner planning […]
Written by: Paul Giannamore
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Deeper analysis on valuation, deal structure, and process design across the categories Potomac advises in.
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The principles behind valuation, leverage, and process design show up in every transaction Potomac runs. The transactions below reflect those principles in execution: real businesses, real buyers, real outcomes shaped by a disciplined sell-side process.
The Potomac Company Advises Atlus Pest Solutions in Sale to Lookout Pest Control
Pest Control
Acquired by
Lookout Pest Control, LLC
The Potomac Company advised Atlus Pest Solutions, Inc. as exclusive financial advisor on its acquisition by Lookout Pest Control, LLC. The transaction brings together two pest management businesses focused on providing reliable service to residential and commercial customers. Founded in…
The Potomac Company Represents Golden Circle Exterminators in Acquisition by Northwest Exterminating
Pest Control
Acquired by
Northwest Exterminating
The Potomac Company represented Golden Circle Exterminators, Inc. as its exclusive financial advisor in its acquisition by Northwest Exterminating Co., LLC, a division of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL). Founded in 1974, Golden Circle Exterminators is a second-generation, family-owned business serving…
Rollins Acquires Saela Pest Control
Business & Professional Services
Acquired by Rollins
Rollins
The Potomac Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Saela Pest Control, by Rollins, Inc., marking a significant milestone in the pest control industry. This transaction strengthens Rollins’ market position by expanding its reach across Colorado, Idaho,…
The Potomac Company Pairs Dowell Pest Control with Tyro Group in Key Regional Acquisition
Pest Control
Acquired by
The Potomac Company served as exclusive sell-side advisor to Dowell Pest Control, LLC in its acquisition by Tyro Group USA Inc. The transaction represents Tyro Group’s third U.S. acquisition as it continues to build out its Texas market presence. Tracing…
The Potomac Company Advises Environmental Pest Management on Its Sale to Anticimex
Pest Control
Acquired by
The Potomac Company served as exclusive financial advisor to Environmental Pest Management LLC (“EPM”), a Columbus-based pest management company, in its sale to Anticimex. Founded in 2003, EPM grew under the Carpenter family’s ownership into a business serving multifamily properties…
Greenix Pest Control Acquires ProActive Pest Management
Pest Control
Acquired by
Greenix
The Potomac Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, ProActive Pest Management, by Greenix Pest Control. This strategic move strengthens Greenix’s footprint in the Midwest, reinforcing its commitment to delivering top-tier pest control services to its residential…
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