BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Waynes, an Anticimex company, expands in the Southeast with acquisition of Bugs B Gone, Columbus, Miss. The acquisition was announced by The Potomac Company, which represented Bugs B Gone in the transaction.
Bugs B Gone has provided pest control services to communities in Mississippi and Alabama for more than 20 years. Waynes Pest Control, headquartered in Birmingham, Ala, services more than 150,000 customers across Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
Bugs B Gone owners Daphne Palmer and Everett Pennington said they are excited about this new chapter for the company. "Becoming a part of Waynes allows us to take our service to the next level and offer even more effective and eco-friendly solutions for our clients. Our values and commitment to top-notch pest control services align perfectly with Waynes, and we look forward to the future with great enthusiasm.”
Shawn Hollis, president at Waynes, said, "This transaction is a testament to Bugs B Gone's dedication and success. Their collaboration with Waynes and Anticimex promises an exciting future, combining strengths and values for even greater pest control excellence. We are excited for the continued growth and success in the industry for both entities.”
Bret Kofsky, director of M&A at Anticimex, added, "We are thrilled to welcome Bugs B Gone into the Anticimex family. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for us as we enhance our capabilities, improve customer service, and broaden our range of pest control solutions to better serve our valued clients. Bugs B Gone's commitment to excellence and their exceptional track record align seamlessly with our own values."
Paul Giannamore and Franco Villanueva-Meyer of The Potomac Company acted as exclusive financial advisors to Bugs-B-Gone in this transaction.
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