Anticimex is one of the top four global players in the pest control market by revenue and is the leading player in the digitally enabled pest control market. The Group operates approximately 200 branches in 22 countries across five continents. They attribute their success to their decentralized business model which leverages the local expertise of individual branch managers, best practice sharing, as well as the launch of the Group’s digitally enabled SMART solutions.
Sell Your Pest Control Business – Acquisitions & Mergers
Wondering if you should sell your pest control business? This is why Viking is your ideal partner.
Anticimex Carolina Brands have been serving customers in North Carolina and South Carolina for over 40 years. Anticimex Carolinas has continued to dedicate ourselves to superior service quality and attracting the best people to join our team. In <year>, <information about initial acquisitions of Clark’s and KWorth>. 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.
Are You Considering Selling Your Business?
Become a part of Anticimex Carolinas
Anticimex Carolinas wants to assemble a market-leading organization representing the people of North Carolinas and South Carolina. We continue to seek opportunities to expand our team and extend our reach through M&A.
Racheal Chareunsouk, President, Viking Termite & Pest Control
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to be the premier pest control provider in the industry serving every customer with unparalleled service and value. We are committed to the communities where we live and work, and we believe in the value of keeping our word.
OUR VISION
It is our vision to create a flexible and dynamic pest control company with the ability to expand and adapt to ever changing needs of our customers and best practices in our industry
Our Core Values
HEALTH BENEFITS
We achieve success with our customers by working together to creatively solve complex challenges within any parameters.
VALUE OUR PEOPLE
We thrive in an environment built on transparency and mutual respect, constructively challenging each other to grow. We always work in each other’s best interest because that enables us to do what we love each day.
COMMUNITY
From sponsorships to volunteering, our team considers it an honor to contribute to the quality of life in the communities in which we live and work.
Anticimex Carolinas 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 Anticimex Carolinas. 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. 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 Anticimex Carolinas 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 Anticimex Carolinas and for us that means we selected a business with a good cultural match and strong leadership.
Who is Anticimex?
A Modern Pest Control Company
Still Working on That Bucket List?
While you’re still thinking about new dreams and goals you want to pursue, you may decide it’s best for you to stay on and remain working. You’re not alone. Many owners have accepted management positions, Branch Manager roles or specialist positions within Anticimex and have proven to be very successful.
Still others have chosen to retire and leave their business in our safe hands after a brief transition period. The decision is totally up to you.
Why do Pest Control Brands Choose Anticimex Carolinas?
Anticimex has an ambitious growth strategy to become a global leader in pest management. Since 2012, this company has evolved from being a local, Northern European pest control business to a market leader present in 22 countries across Europe and Asia-Pacific; and in the U.S. since July 2016. They have achieved this through strong organic growth and with over 300 acquisitions of local businesses that all share the same desire and vision to create an innovative, global leader in preventative pest management.
Anticimex has an extensive M&A track record and solid experience in assisting acquired teams in integrating into a larger organization. Their business model is based on accomplishing this with minimal disruption to the day-today operations of the acquired business, while also demonstrating consideration for the employees and minimizing
Looking To The Future?
We will continue to grow through mergers & acquisitions; yet we will never lose sight of our core purpose, which is to deliver excellence in products and services, resulting in a “raving fan” customer experience. We will purposely not grow so fast we forget what’s most important – our customers and employees.
Change Doesn’t Have To Be Scary
Ok let’s address the elephant in the room. Making a change is scary. We’ve been there, too. When Anticimex came knocking at our door, we did our due diligence, gathered information, asked questions, just like you are, to determine if this was the right move for us. We applaud you for doing your research first.
Time is your most valuable asset and the only thing in life you can never get back. What do you value most? Each of us has our own definition of success. Yet at the end of the day, all we want is to be living a life we love. Don’t take time for granted. Let us help you start checking off that bucket list.
Ready to talk? Let’s get together and learn more about each other.
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Wondering if you should sell your pest control business? Here is why you should partner with Anticimex Carolinas.
Before the merger, Anticimex Carolinas companies including Killingsworth Environmental and Clark’s Termite & Pest Control have been serving customers in the Carolinas for decades. During that time we have dedicated ourselves to superior service quality and attracting the best people to join our team.
Anticimex Carolinas is building a best-in-class team to provide exceptional Pest Control solutions to both North and South Carolina. We are working to expand our organization through Mergers and Acquisitions. Should you decide to join our team, we commit to honoring your values and endeavor to incorporate your staff and organizational culture into our community’s pest control initiatives.
Anticimex Carolinas’ Process for Mergers & Acquisitions
Anticimex Carolinas is looking for partners 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 Anticimex Carolinas. During this phase we aim to learn about your business model, priorities, corporate culture, and employees. You can expect to learn more about Anticimex Carolinas 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 Anticimex Carolinas)
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 Killingsworth Environmental 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 Anticimex Carolinas and for us that means we selected a business with a good cultural match and strong leadership.
This website does not constitute or form part of, and should not be construed as, an offer or invitation for the sale of or the subscription of, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or subscribe for, any securities, nor shall it or any part of it or the fact of its distribution form the basis of, or relied on in connection with, any offer, contract, commitment or investment decision relating thereto, nor does it constitute a recommendation regarding the securities of Anticimex Carolinas.
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Exploring a Partnership: A Step-by-Step Journey
Our initial “coffee talks” are casual, confidential conversations designed to understand your goals and explore the potential for collaboration. If we both decide to move forward, the process unfolds as follows:
Step 1: Establishing Confidentiality
To protect both parties, we begin by signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), ensuring all discussions remain private.
Step 2: Formalizing Intent
Next, we sign a Letter of Intent (LOI), which outlines the proposed terms, deal structure, and valuation. To create this, we’ll request key operational and financial information from the past three years.
Step 3: In-Depth Due Diligence
This phase involves a thorough analysis of your business, focusing on understanding its value, including your team and customers. Once due diligence is complete and satisfactory, we finalize the transaction documents, leading to the legal acquisition through payment and transfer of shares or assets.
Step 4: Seamless Integration
Our top priority is a smooth transition for your employees and customers. Together, we’ll develop a tailored integration plan to retain the business’s value and foster trust across teams. The ultimate goal is a successful partnership that sets the stage for long-term growth.
Many former owners continue to play key roles within our organization today. We typically require owners to stay involved, often in a consulting capacity, for at least 60 to 120 days after closing. This ensures a smooth transition for both customers and employees, maintaining business continuity. In some cases, owners and their family members have chosen to remain actively employed in varying capacities, and we’re happy to discuss the specifics further in person.
Viking values the team that makes your company exceptional – we have no intention of replacing your team! Your employees will maintain their tenure and will not be treated or considered as new hires. During the integration process, your team will continue in their current roles to ensure the seamless operation of day-to-day activities, with some adjustments as your business integrates into our organization. They will play an active role in the integration process, and many team members from acquired companies have even been promoted to new roles where they can excel. Ultimately, they gain access to enhanced benefits and career growth opportunities for a successful future.
At Viking, we collaborate with you to determine the best approach to share the news with your team. On “Day 1,” you will address your team first, explaining the sale and your reasons with their best interests in mind. Following that, your team will meet with you and Viking’s leadership to discuss our shared excitement about the partnership. Our focus on Day 1 is to provide your employees with a warm welcome and an onboarding experience that emphasizes full transparency about their roles, benefits, and growth opportunities within the new organization.
When it comes to your customers, we approach communication with care and sensitivity. Together, we’ll develop a strategic plan that includes your input. Customer communication will be gradual, ensuring a smooth transition. For termite customers with warranties, we’ll adhere to industry regulations by notifying them within the first 30 days.
This website does not constitute or form part of, and should not be construed as, an offer or invitation for the sale of or the subscription of, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or subscribe for, any securities, nor shall it or any part of it or the fact of its distribution form the basis of, or relied on in connection with, any offer, contract, commitment or investment decision relating thereto, nor does it constitute a recommendation regarding the securities of Viking Pest Control.