KBS NURTURES DEAL FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY

Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control has been sold to Nurture Group in a deal overseen by Annie Shiel, KBS Corporate Associate Director.

Midland Pest Control was founded in 2000 and for nearly a quarter of a century has worked with private and commercial clients throughout Birmingham, Wolverhampton and the wider Midlands region.

Retirement was the aim for shareholders Ruth and Steve Hurley, hence their decision to instruct KBS on a sale of the company. The process was comparatively quick with two offers received, the successful bid coming from Nurture Group who had an existing pest control division, Rokill.

With its headquarters in Surrey, Nurture Group also comprises Nurture Landscapes, which specialises in grounds maintenance and plant displays for the corporate and private sectors, and Gavin Jones, provider of landscape construction services to military sites, public open spaces, parks and palaces.

Annie Shiel said obtaining a geographical presence in the Midlands and existing contracts with customers was a main reason for Nurture Group’s acquisition.

“The level of interest generated from potential buyers was healthy and included large trade parties who are known to be acquisitively active in this space,” added Annie. “We quickly secured an acceptable offer with the preferred party.

“The deal process was smooth, and the buyer and shareholders have been fantastic to work with. I enjoyed working with Ruth, and I wish Ruth and Steve all the best for the future.”