Paul Davis Restoration Expands Company-Owned Operations
FirstService Corporation (FSV) has announced the acquisition of a franchised operation of Paul Davis Restoration in Houston, Raleigh, and Nashville.
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FirstService Corporation (FSV) has announced the acquisition of a franchised operation of Paul Davis Restoration in Houston, Raleigh, and Nashville. This strategic move expands FirstService's company-owned operations to 15 across North America, enhancing service capabilities in these populous regions. The acquired franchises represent a significant player in the restoration services sector, backed by a management team that retains equity interest. The transaction supports FirstService's growth strategy, aimed at strengthening ties with insurance carriers. As part of a larger network of 330 locations, it positions the company for increased market penetration.
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- Acquisition expands company-owned operations to 15, enhancing market presence.
- Strategic growth in major urban areas: Houston, Raleigh, and Nashville.
- Retaining existing management team ensures operational continuity and expertise.
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Adds Paul Davis Houston, Raleigh & Nashville Locations
TORONTO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstService Corporation (TSX and NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService”) announced today that Paul Davis Restoration has recently added to its company-owned platform with the acquisition of its franchised operation serving the Houston, Texas, Raleigh, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee markets. The owner will retain an equity interest in the business and continue to lead the existing management team in overseeing day-to-day operations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquired operations constitute one of the largest franchises in the Paul Davis network and render a full range of remediation and restoration services to residential, commercial, and institutional property owners and property managers. The business has significant growth potential given its market presence in three large urban areas within the south eastern and south central U.S. regions including Houston, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. With this acquisition, Paul Davis now oversees 15 company-owned operations within its aggregate network of 330 locations across North America.
“We are excited to be further cementing our partnership with this highly-regarded Paul Davis leadership team and operation,” said Rich Wilson, CEO of Paul Davis Restoration. “This transaction is another key step in advancing our strategy of selectively acquiring franchises in key markets to deepen our relationships and better serve our national and regional insurance carrier clients.”
ABOUT FIRSTSERVICE CORPORATION
FirstService Corporation is a North American leader in the essential outsourced property services sector, serving its customers through two industry-leading service platforms: FirstService Residential – North America's largest manager of residential communities; and FirstService Brands – one of North America's largest providers of essential property services delivered through individually branded franchise systems and company-owned operations.
FirstService generates more than
COMPANY CONTACT:
Jeremy Rakusin
CFO
FirstService Corporation
(416) 960-9566
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