800-901-1102Considering a selling strategy?
If you’re a business owner considering the future of your company, we understand how significant that decision can be.
Transitioning something you’ve dedicated years to building requires trust — and the right partner. That’s why our focus is on establishing a strong relationship first, providing guidance, clarity, and tailored options as you evaluate your next steps. Whether you’re planning for retirement and ready to check off your bucket list, looking to take your company to the next level, or seeking relief from the demands of California’s fast-paced business environment, there’s a solution that aligns with your goals — without compromising what you’ve built. Whatever your objectives or concerns, we’re here to help. We’ll bring experience, a clear strategy, and peace of mind — because our priority is supporting you, your business, and your team in this next phase of the journey.
Why Corky’s Pest Control
Who we are
- Exciting and growing company providing career opportunities at every level. We love to promote from within and value our tenured team.
- If you take care of your employees, they will take care of your customers. We pride ourselves on taking care of our employees.
- Known pest leader in Southern California with a focus on growth, financial stability, and core values.
Company
Values
- Build and maintain solid customer relations
- Constantly strive for the best solutions
- Inform and educate
- Assess, rethink, and improve
- Have fun
Company
Mission
To perfect, develop and sustain the best quality and service treatment for both residential and commercial pest control applications.
Our
Vision
- We want to be a company of compassion that believes in serving our customers and our community through pest control.
- We want to develop the commitment to do the job right, every time, regardless of circumstance.
- If we learn to do these two things consistently at a high level, then we become a PEOPLE and a COMPANY of character, delivering superior service even when no one is looking
Our Core values center around our customer and employees. We strive to be the premier pest control provider in Southern California. It is no easy task but our team is committed to our communities where we live and work. Our vision is to be a flexible and dynamic pest control company; ready to pivot and expand with other like-minded company’s.
Philosophy of Mergers & Acquisitions
The same way we take care of our employees and our customers, is the same philosophy and excellent care provided to acquired customers and employees. Our partnerships are well thought-out and researched. The same way you are looking at prospective buyers, is the way we consider onboarding new brands. It is important to join with like-minded organizations that know what it takes to excel and thrive in the competitive California market.
For us it is just the beginning…it means a lot to have relationships, with acquired companies, they stand with us in our steps to growth.
“The decision to sell the business was difficult, but with Anticimex we knew we had a partner we could trust. Anticimex will take us to the next level and continue to deliver world-class service to our loyal customers and enhanced career opportunities for our employees.”
– Corky Mizer and Barbara Casino
What Do You Value Most?
Ready to talk? Let’s get together and learn more about each other.
Headquarters
150 Vallecitos de Oro San Marcos, CA 92069
Contact
800-901-1102
acquisitions@corkyspest.net
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Here’s what you need to know
Anticimex is a top three global player in the pest control market by revenue and a leading player in the digitally enabled, sustainable pest control market. Operating approximately 200 branches in 22 countries over five continents make this Group a powerhouse of knowledge. You will the term ‘decentralized model’ as a strong contributing factor to their global success. Why? This business model leverages the local expertise of the branch managers, best practice sharing, and a strong support system.
One Team, One Goal
Anticimex is a global organization with locations in 24 states. Our staff lives and works in the communities we serve, with offices from Maine to Florida, Arizona, Colorado, and California, to name a few. As a global organization, we are 11,000 employees strong, extending into 22 countries from Europe to Asia to North and Central America. All Anticimex companies offer our advanced pest control solution called “Anticimex SMART” for residential and commercial properties. Anticimex SMART, a 100% digital, 100% non-toxic rodent control system, is the most efficient rodent control available on the market. With Anticimex SMART, you have an environmentally friendly solution that enables you to be proactive about pest control.
Corky’s Pest Control
Create your bucket list and get out of the rat race
By this point, we hope that you have had a chance to think about what is best for you and your family. While you are thinking about new dreams and goals to chase, maybe you would like to remain working. Many owners have accepted management positions, Branch Manager roles, or specialist positions within Anticimex – and proven successful. Still others have chosen to retire and leave their business in Corky’s PC safe hands after the brief transition period. The decision is yours.
When you make a strategic business move there are considerations.
The same can be said of your exit plan.
Future You
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FAQS
Please tell me you walk me through the process?
From the time we become acquainted through casual conversations virtually or over coffee, our discussions of a potential partnership are kept confidential. Once you confirm you want to proceed here is a short list of next steps:
First: Non-Disclosure Agreement is signed by both parties for confidentiality, protecting both parties.
Second: Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by both parties -an LOI outlines the terms and conditions of our offer; including the deal valuation and structure. Three years of basic business operational and financial information is requested to support the LOI request.
Third: The Due Diligence team focuses on in-depth analysis of the business and agree on transition documentation. Our team expects to understand the value of your business, including the employees and customers. Once completing a satisfactory due diligence, the team agrees on a detailed transaction documents and completing the legal acquisition through payment of purchase price and transfer of shares or assets.
Fourth: In order to retain the value of the acquired business, Integration focuses n a plan. No two transactions are identical, the approach is the #1 priority – a smooth transition with least amount of interruption for both employees and customers. This is the first building block to earning trust with your organization, we will collaborate on a successful transition, integration and provide future growth opportunities going forward.
You mentioned i can continue to work?
What is the plan for employees and family working at my company?
Corky’s values the team that makes your company great – there is no desire to replace your team. Your team will move forward with their tenure and therefore not treated or considered as new employees. Through the integration process, you team needs to continue work in their current roles and continue to run day-to-day operations with some adjustments as your business integrates into our organization. Your team is actively involved in the integration process – in the end they are afforded incremental benefits and career opportunities for a successful future.
How do you inform the transition to my team and customers?
Okay, how do we get started?
To get started, please reach out to our acquisition team. Our team is composed of several members with extensive Southern California industry experience, as well as over 18 acquisitions. We understand the confidentiality of these conversations, and if you are not ready to sell now, we are happy to coach companies for the future. Our team is led by President David Grammer, he is happy to start the discussion. The are other resources through the Anticimex team (our parent company) that you can also reach if you prefer to start outside the local market, Sebastian Tomassoni is the Head of M&A for the United States.
Looking for the future
What do you value most? Each of us have our own definition of success. Our futures are unknown, and time is a valuable asset; the only thing we can never get back. Let us help build a strategy that at the end of the day you love.