Certus continues its expansion in the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of Halt Pest Control of Beaverton, Oregon.
Certus continues its expansion in the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of Halt Pest Control, Inc. Halt was founded in 1990 by Rob McMaster. Over the past 30 years, Halt has become a well-established brand in the Portland metro area. Halt is a QualityPro and GreenPro certified company.
Commenting on the sale, Rob said, “Earlier this year, when we were presented with the option to be acquired by Certus, it was not something we had considered. But after talking with the Certus team, it was obvious that this would be the best opportunity for Halt and its team moving into the future. Certus presented us with a business model that was just as customer-focused and employee-centric as we were at Halt. The sale was a win-win for our employees and our brand. We found Certus to be upfront, transparent, and a company of their word. Certus allowed us to realize the equity and hard work we had put into our business. We have been very pleased with the decision we made.”
Mike Givlin, CEO and co-founder of Certus, said, “Halt is a fantastic addition for Certus. Their experience in commercial pest control will be a tremendous asset, as we look to grow our commercial business in the Pacific Northwest. Rob has assembled a great team who prides themselves on their pest control knowledge and their ability to share that knowledge with their clients, while providing world-class service.”
For additional information, please contact:
Mike Givlin, CEO and Co-Founder, Certus
(647) 956-7575, mike.givlin@certuspest.com
Advisors
PCO M&A Specialists (a division of PCO Bookkeepers) acted as exclusive financial advisor to Halt Pest Control, Inc.
About Certus
Launched in 2019, Certus is new type of pest control firm. Founded on the principles of People First, Quality Service, and Building Lifetime Customers, Certus aims to build a Top 10 pest control company by partnering with leading, regional pest control owner-operators. Certus provides capital and expertise that allows these firms to accelerate their growth, provide more opportunities for their employees, maintain their brand, and become regional leaders within the Certus organization. Certus is currently the 75th largest pest control company in the United States.