Selling Your Pest Control Business – Acquisitions & Mergers
Viking Pest Control has been serving customers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland’s Eastern Shore for over 40 years. Viking has continued to dedicate ourselves to superior service quality and attracting the best people to join our team. In 2017, Viking Pest was acquired by the Anticimex Group. Since that time, we have had the privilege of completing M&A transactions and welcoming over 15 other pest management businesses to our team. In each case, we identified cultural alignment through a deep commitment to quality and the needs of the customer and employees. You can acquaint yourself with our approach to M&A on this page where you will meet some people who have sold their businesses to us and how satisfied they feel about having made such a move.
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Viking Pest Control wants to assemble a market-leading organization representing the people of the Mid-Atlantic region. We continue to seek opportunities to expand our team and extend our reach through M&A.
Paul Bergman, President, Viking Pest Control
In our approach to M&A we continue to dedicate ourselves to superior service quality while attracting and retaining the best people to be a part of our team. We are seeking opportunities to extend our reach through M&A and identify business uniquely aligned to our vision of pest management.
I would be honored to have the opportunity to learn more about your objectives for your team and your business and would welcome the opportunity to speak with you in greater detail about Viking Pest, Anticimex and what we are endeavoring to accomplish.
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Voices from our Partners
Transitioning from a family-owned business to a larger corporation was intimidating, but Viking is a family, just a larger family!
Debra Rome Former Senior Manager, Rid Pest Control
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Through sensitivity, humor, and understanding from Viking management, the transition was easier than I had anticipated. They were supportive and recognized the value I brought to the team. I work in Core as an Escalation Specialist. It is my job to make sure our customers are happy. My supervisor is supportive, motivating, and ensures we have a great work environment.
Training someone from a different company in the same industry can sometimes be challenging. My new team's patience, dedication, and passion reinforced that Viking is the kind of company I want to work for. Now I am responsible for training, and it is rewarding to help new hires acclimate to the company.
Overall, it has been an interesting experience going from a smaller family-owned business to a corporate environment, but I still feel part of a family, just a much larger family!
Besides the wonderful people I have met at Viking, I like the company's philosophy.
Sara Rafter Former Business Manager, ChemTec
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When I joined Viking, I was given the opportunity to learn different job functions that I had never had a chance to learn before. I was given a new role, which I love. I can also use my years of experience and make significant contributions to my team. Of all the jobs I have held in my life, working for Viking has been the most enjoyable. I love what am doing and that I get to
meet new people from different areas.
Besides the wonderful people I have met at Viking, from the President to the Service Technicians and the CSR team, I like the company's philosophy. Viking prides itself in providing outstanding customer service and strives to continue this philosophy while experiencing growth. We provide innovative and safe ways to perform pest control. Whether our customer interaction is on the phone or in the field, we treat each home like our own. We provide the clients with customized service because we know that each home is unique. Although we are a larger company and have the benefits of a larger company, we treat our clients personally like a small company would. We live and work in the communities we serve and are our clients' neighbors.
Joining the Viking team has been wonderful. I love the company culture.
Corryn Twisdale Former Customer Service Representative, Dirks Pest Management
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Working for a smaller business, we were so busy with our day-to-day tasks we didn't have the time or resources to learn new skills. When the company and Viking merged and I joined the Viking team, I was able to gain new knowledge and skills. Through the acquisition, we widened our customer base and diversified our product offering.
There are many wonderful things about working for Viking. I love the company culture and enjoy working with everyone. We have a relaxed yet productive atmosphere. Joining the Viking team allowed me to contribute my skills and knowledge to a rapidly growing industry. I am able to work remotely, allowing me the time to focus on my family while still being able to provide for them. It has been very rewarding to be a part of a forward-thinking, supportive company that realizes its employees are their greatest asset.
Through sensitivity, humor, and understanding from Viking management, the transition was easier than I had anticipated. They were supportive and recognized the value I brought to the team. I work in Core as an Escalation Specialist. It is my job to make sure our customers are happy. My supervisor is supportive, motivating, and ensures we have a great work environment.
Training someone from a different company in the same industry can sometimes be challenging. My new team's patience, dedication, and passion reinforced that Viking is the kind of company I want to work for. Now I am responsible for training, and it is rewarding to help new hires acclimate to the company.
Overall, it has been an interesting experience going from a smaller family-owned business to a corporate environment, but I still feel part of a family, just a much larger family!
When I joined Viking, I was given the opportunity to learn different job functions that I had never had a chance to learn before. I was given a new role, which I love. I can also use my years of experience and make significant contributions to my team. Of all the jobs I have held in my life, working for Viking has been the most enjoyable. I love what am doing and that I get to
meet new people from different areas.
Besides the wonderful people I have met at Viking, from the President to the Service Technicians and the CSR team, I like the company's philosophy. Viking prides itself in providing outstanding customer service and strives to continue this philosophy while experiencing growth. We provide innovative and safe ways to perform pest control. Whether our customer interaction is on the phone or in the field, we treat each home like our own. We provide the clients with customized service because we know that each home is unique. Although we are a larger company and have the benefits of a larger company, we treat our clients personally like a small company would. We live and work in the communities we serve and are our clients' neighbors.
Working for a smaller business, we were so busy with our day-to-day tasks we didn't have the time or resources to learn new skills. When the company and Viking merged and I joined the Viking team, I was able to gain new knowledge and skills. Through the acquisition, we widened our customer base and diversified our product offering.
There are many wonderful things about working for Viking. I love the company culture and enjoy working with everyone. We have a relaxed yet productive atmosphere. Joining the Viking team allowed me to contribute my skills and knowledge to a rapidly growing industry. I am able to work remotely, allowing me the time to focus on my family while still being able to provide for them. It has been very rewarding to be a part of a forward-thinking, supportive company that realizes its employees are their greatest asset.
Viking Pest Control Process for Mergers & Acquisitions
Viking Pest Control is looking for businesses that are interested in selling their pest management business. If you are considering selling your business, we have a streamlined process consisting of three steps: Origination, Execution, and Integration.
Step 1
Origination
While maintaining the utmost confidentiality, we will determine if the company and its employees will fit well with Viking Pest Control. During this phase we aim to learn about your business model, priorities, corporate culture, and employees. You can expect to learn more about Viking and our business practices so you can gauge if we are the right partner for you. The objectives of a potential acquisition will also be disclosed.
If we agree to move forward from this phase we will prepare a non-disclosure agreement, a letter of intent, and a high-level standardized information request (formulated by Viking Pest Control)
Step 2
Execution
In this phase (2-4 months) we conduct an in-depth analysis of the business and agree on transition documentation You can expect an in-depth analysis, which includes due diligence by third party advisors. They identify key risks and mitigations as well as areas of improvement that are essential to the business's success and plan for integration. You can expect an in-depth analysis, which includes due diligence by third party advisors. They identify key risks and mitigations as well as areas of improvement that are essential to the business's success and plan for integration. We expect to understand the value of your business, including the employees and customers. In this phase we will also collaborate on the future organizational structure. After completing satisfactory due diligence, we will agree on detailed transaction documents and will complete the legal acquisition through payment of purchase price and transfer of shares or assets.
Step 3
Integration
In this phase (6-12 months) we structure an integration plan that retains the value in the acquired business. You can expect Viking Pest Control to initiate the integration process as quickly as possible with the main priority being a smooth transition. Integration includes onboarding employees by introducing our company culture, operational model, and SMART technology. The goal is always ensuring that what works well continues working while acting on areas needing improvement. We encourage sellers to remain with the business after the integration. Most sellers choose to stay on board and become part of Viking Pest Control and for us that means we selected a business with a good cultural match and strong leadership.
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Transitioning from a family-owned business to a larger corporation was intimidating, but Viking is a family, just a larger family!
