Anticimex expands into Carolinas with Clark’s acquisition

Pictured from left to right are Olivier Wentzke, CFO of Anticimex North America; Sebastian Tomassoni, Vice President M&A of Anticimex North America; David Clark, President and CEO of Clark’s Termite and Pest Control; Bill Talon, Chief Operating Officer of Anticimex North America. PHOTO: ANTICIMEX

Anticimex announced its expansion into the Carolinas with the acquisition of Clark’s Termite and Pest Control.

Headquartered in Irmo, S.C., Clark’s Termite and Pest Control was founded by Frank Clark in 1967 with branches located through North and South Carolina.

Clark’s Termite and Pest Control is a leading and fast-growing pest management firm with a double-digit organic growth.

“Partnering with the team at Clark’s positions Anticimex for continued expansion throughout the Carolinas,” said Brian Alexson, regional president of Anticimex North America. “Clark’s commitment to their customers and employees are very much aligned with Anticimex’s core values of trust, passion and innovation, which further solidified the mutual decision for the partnership. Together, we will continue to grow Clark’s and accelerate our growth in the Carolinas.”

Paul Giannamore and Franco Villanueva-Meyer of The Potomac Company represented and acted as the exclusive financial advisors to Clark’s Termite & Pest Control in this transaction.

About Anticimex

For more than 80 years, Anticimex has provided pest control services in homes, businesses and commercial facilities. The company was founded in Sweden in 1934 to deal with the rampant bedbug infestations and expanded in the 1940s to eradicate insects and rodents that were harmful to human health and the property structure. Anticimex is now established in 18 countries, including Denmark, Germany, the U.S. and more.

Anticimex uses technological and sustainable solutions to offer customers efficient, accommodating and eco-friendly services.