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Facil-IT

Facil-IT provides a CMMS purpose-built for the unique workflows, compliance needs, and vendor relationships of maintenance service organizations that self-perform work or manage contractors.

  • Seller: Facil-IT
  • Buyer: TMA Systems
  • Industry: Technology
  • Service: Sell-Side

ES Integrated

ES Integrated is a comprehensive provider of mission-critical industrial and environmental solutions serving customers in the chemicals, manufacturing, energy and power, pulp and paper, and government sectors.

  • Seller: ES Integrated
  • Buyer: Eagle Merchant Partners
  • Industry: Industrials
  • Service: Sell-Side

Horton Lee

Horton Lee is a leading provider of tax, audit, accounting, and consulting services

  • Seller: Horton Lee
  • Buyer: Smith + Howard
  • Industry: Business Services
  • Service: Sell-Side

Santie Oil Company

Santie Oil Company is a premier lubricant provider servicing industrial, commercial, and automotive markets.

  • Seller: Santie Oil Company
  • Buyer: RelaDyne
  • Industry: Industrials
  • Service: Sell-Side

Tusco Inc.

Tusco is a leading installer of high security perimeter products ranging from barriers, gates, and bollards to video surveillance and access control systems.

  • Seller: Tusco Inc.
  • Buyer: Perimeter Solutions Group
  • Industry: Industrials
  • Service: Sell-Side

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In this edition of Founders’ Pool Services M&A Update, our team shares a curated collection of data from the industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Industry trends Alerts about major recent transactions Valuation Scorecard Pool buyer relationships Existing Platforms Financial Investors An overview of Founders’ Home Services Sector Coverage If you or anyone you know...

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For entrepreneurs selling their business or pursuing a capital partner, a signed LOI (“letter of intent”) can feel like winning a game. While executing an LOI and moving into exclusivity with a buyer is a great accomplishment, there are still important negotiations and work that goes into the due diligence and closing phase.

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