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 across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana. The company also provides residential pest control and wildlife services in Central Ohio.
EPM’s operations reflect its focus on property managers and their residents. The company trains its technicians through an in-house program and uses its proprietary PestGenius platform to give property managers real-time information about their pest management programs.
In its announcement of the transaction, Anticimex identified the Midwest as a longstanding expansion target and emphasized the cultural fit with the Carpenter family.
“We’re excited for our team members and the opportunities that come along with a partnership like this,” said Jason Carpenter, owner of EPM. Carpenter also cited the companies’ shared values in explaining the decision to join Anticimex.
“Serving multifamily properties well takes trained technicians, consistent service and communication with property managers,” said Paul Giannamore of The Potomac Company. “The Carpenter family built EPM around those needs and expanded the business across five states. I’m very happy for the family and the EPM team, and pleased we could advise them on this transaction.”
Paul Giannamore, Franco Villanueva-Meyer, Lynmark Altres, and Erika Tiozon led the engagement for The Potomac Company.
| Company Acquired | Environmental Pest Management LLC |
| Acquirer | Anticimex |
| Potomac’s Role | Exclusive Financial Advisor |
| Potomac Deal Team | Paul Giannamore, Franco Villanueva-Meyer, Lynmark Altres, and Erika Tiozon |
| Industry | Pest Control |
| Principal Services | Residential Pest Control, Wildlife Removal, PestGenius (a software platform for pest management activities) |
| Company Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio |
| Markets Served | Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Announcement Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Closing Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Financial Terms | Not Disclosed |
About The Potomac Company
The Potomac Company is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm representing founders and business owners in the sale of their companies. The firm combines industry knowledge, buyer relationships and disciplined execution to run competitive sale processes and help owners make informed decisions. Potomac has particular expertise in residential and commercial services and other fragmented industries undergoing consolidation. For more information, visit potomaccompany.com
