HNS Partners Advises New England Lawn Care Company on its Sale to HCI Equity-Backed LawnPRO Partners
HNS Partners, a leading advisory firm specializing in middle market M&A transaction services, is pleased to announce that certain principals served as the exclusive advisors to an undisclosed New England-based lawn care company on its sale to LawnPRO Partners, a portfolio company of HCI Equity Partners. The new partnership will enable the Company to build on its reputation of white-glove service while gaining resources to expand selectively and sustainably across new geographies.
The Company is the premier lawn care company in its market and provides fertilization, weed control and other services to the most exacting homeowners and landscape professionals. Built entirely through organic growth and an unwavering commitment to service, the Company has cultivated extraordinary customer loyalty in one of the nation’s most competitive and meticulous high-end residential markets. The transaction reflects both the strength of the Company’s brand and the shared long-term vision of its new partner.
Bill Viveen, CEO of LawnPRO Partners, commented, “We are thrilled to be partnering with one of New England’s leading lawn care businesses. This is a standout company with an exceptional reputation in one of the most demanding markets in the country. HNS did a terrific job bringing us a thoughtfully positioned opportunity and helping structure a partnership we’re genuinely enthusiastic about.”
“This was a collaborative and rewarding process with two outstanding teams,” said HNS Managing Director Brooke Wahl. “The Company has built an elite business, and the team at LawnPRO Partners brings exactly the kind of long-term perspective and operational excellence we knew would be a strong match. We’re especially proud of this transaction as a key milestone in our broader New England strategy. HNS continues to be highly active in the residential services sector, specifically in New England. We believe this transaction is a model example of a targeted, founder-first process that delivers an ideal outcome for all parties.”
About HCI Equity Partners
HCI Equity Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with family and founder-owned distribution, manufacturing, and service companies. HCI is headquartered in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit hciequity.com.
About LawnPRO Partners
LawnPRO Partners is a platform of residential lawn care service providers. The Company’s brands focus on recurring services such as fertilization, weed control, exterior pest control, and tree and shrub care. For more information, please visit lawnpropartners.com.
About HNS Partners
HNS Partners is a middle market investment bank offering financial advisory and M&A transaction services to best-in-class private companies. The firm’s advisory practice provides confidential, strategic, and thoughtful advice to companies across multiple industries with a specific focus on business and consumer service companies. Principals of HNS acted in their capacity of licensed investment banking agents of unaffiliated broker-dealer M&A Securities Group, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. For more information, please visit hns-partners.com, or contact Brooke Wahl at brooke@hns-partners.com.