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Meliora Advisory’s Specialty Services team provides M&A advisory and strategic guidance to founders and operators of lower middle market businesses across commercial services, specialty contractors, and maintenance verticals. We specialize in representing companies where people, processes, and reputation drive enterprise value. Many of our clients are first-time sellers seeking the right capital partner without losing the spirit of their business. We maintain deep intelligence on buyer appetite across verticals – and use it to prepare your company, tailor the process, and create the competition that drives outcomes.

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Focused on Founders, Built for Outcomes

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HVAC lnstallation & Maintanance

Climate control systems that ensure optimal comfort, safety, and continuous uptime. 

 

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Comprehensive Facility Services

Essential systems that power, protect, and seamlessly support critical daily operations.

 

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Roofing, Plumbing & Electrical

Critical building infrastructure built for safety, durability, and long-term uninterrupted functionality.

 

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Disaster Restoration & Remediation

Rapid recovery solutions to restore safety, functionality, and operational continuity fast.

 

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Signal Over Noise

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7 Key Documents In Any M&A Deal

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Why Buyer Type Matters?

Buyer type shapes valuation, deal terms, and future outcomes.

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Understanding EBITDA

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Servicemaster Elite acquired by Mountain Lake Capital

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Sierra Consulting Group acquired by KeyStone

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All at Home Health Care acquired by Webster Equity Partners

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Medalco Metals acquired by Metal Exchange

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Process Data Control acquired by TenForce

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Bates Communication acquired by BTS Group

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Servicemaster Elite acquired by Mountain Lake Capital

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In mid-2023, Mountain Lake Capital acquired ServiceMaster Elite and its affiliate Elite Construction, marking the firm’s entry into the disaster restoration and commercial services industry. Financial terms were undisclosed, but the acquisition aligns with Mountain Lake’s strategy to invest in platform businesses with regional strength and scalable growth potential in fragmented service sectors.

 

Mountain Lake Capital, based in Massachusetts and joined, for this particular deal, by Bain Capital, focuseson executing roll-up strategies in the disasterrestoration industry. The firm partners with management teams to drive operational improvements and long-term value creation through organic growth and strategic add-ons. ServiceMaster Elite offered a strong fit due to its expanding presence and demonstrated ability to scale.

 

ServiceMaster Elite and Elite Construction are based in New England, providing restoration services including water, fire, and smoke damage remediation. The company had already expanded into Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Florida, known for successfully integrating acquisitions like ServiceMaster Upstate New York.

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Sierra Consulting Group acquired by KeyStone

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An affiliate of Keystone Capital Management, L.P. acquired Sierra Consulting Group in April 2022, following an agreement announced April 1. The transaction represents the first add-on acquisition for Keystone’s portfolio company VDA, Inc., a specialist in vertical transportation consulting. By acquiring Sierra, VDA expands its capabilities in mandated inspections, modernization consulting, and building system compliance in the New York metro area – enhancing both service offerings and geographic reach.

 

Chicago-based Keystone Capital is a private equity firm focused on building middle-market businesses in services, industrial, and building sciences sectors. Keystone’s investment in VDA began in December 2021 and is part of a platform strategy centered around targeted bolt-on acquisitions to drive growth and scale. 

 

Founded in 2004, Sierra Consulting Group provides elevator and escalator consulting services. Operating from Long Island and the Bronx, Sierra continues under existing leadership, maintaining autonomy while benefiting from VDA’s national platform and deeper operational resources.

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All at Home Health Care acquired by Webster Equity Partners

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In late 2021, Webster Equity Partners acquired All-At-Home Health Care, expanding its New Jersey-based platform, Honor Health Network, into the Massachusetts Medicaid-focused personal home care market. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the acquisition aligns with Webster Equity’s strategy of investing in healthcare businesses that deliver strong clinical outcomes and expanded access to care across underserved communities.

 

Webster Equity Partners is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm specializing in healthcare services. It partners with management teams to accelerate growth, improve operations, and build market-leading organizations through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. Its investment approach emphasizes patient-centered care, sustainable impact, and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

 

All-At-Home Health Care, based in Massachusetts, provides personal home care services including skilled nursing, therapy, and daily living assistance. Now part of Honor Health Network – active in multiple states with over 15,000 employees – the company is known for its compassionate, patient-focused model and seamless integration with broader provider platforms.

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Medalco Metals acquired by Metal Exchange

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In May 2022, Metal Exchange Corporation, a St. Louis-based leader in nonferrous metals trading and manufacturing, acquired Medalco Metals Inc., a New Jersey-based distributor of light gauge aluminum rolled products. The acquisition expands Metal Exchange’s product portfolio and enhances its service capabilities across core end markets. Medalco continues operations as a division under the Metal Exchange umbrella, maintaining its brand identity and longstanding customer relationships.

 

Metal Exchange Corporation, privately held and operating in North America and Europe, specializes in nonferrous metals purchasing, processing, and manufacturing. Its customer base spans automotive, aerospace, HVAC, and building materials industries. The deal aligns with Metal Exchange’s long-term view to grow via acquisitions that complement its core strengths.

 

Founded in 2003, Medalco Metals distributes light gauge aluminum products for the automotive, building, and HVAC sectors. Co-founders Dwight Klepacki and Larry Dansky prioritized cultural alignment and found a shared commitment to excellence and integrity in Metal Exchange, making it an ideal partner for long-term growth.

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Process Data Control acquired by TenForce

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In November 2021, TenForce, a Belgium-based provider of EHSQ and risk management software, acquired Arlington, Texas-based Process Data Control Corp. (PDC). The acquisition advanced TenForce’s presence in the U.S. and broadened its compliance solutions portfolio. By integrating PDC’s workflow automation tools and consulting services, TenForce aimed to accelerate product development and enhance its position in the global EHSQ market.

 

TenForce, headquartered in Leuven, operates as part of Elisa IndustrIQ, the industrial software arm of Finnish telecom group Elisa. The firm delivers software solutions to help enterprises manage environmental, health, safety, and quality risks.

 

PDC, founded in 1986 by Jerry O’Brien and Paul Nix, specialized in business process automation and regulatory compliance. Its offerings included air emissions management, ESG data reporting, hazardous waste tracking, and enterprise data integration. These capabilities complemented TenForce’s existing platform, supporting the company’s objective to provide a comprehensive suite of EHSQ and operational risk tools to global clients.

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Bates Communication acquired by BTS Group

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In January 2021, BTS Group AB, a global strategy execution firm headquartered in Stockholm, acquired Boston-based Bates Communications Inc. to strengthen its U.S. leadership development offerings. Bates, known for C-suite advisory and executive coaching, served clients in financial services, technology, and healthcare. With over $7 million in 2020 revenue and a team of 23, Bates was integrated into BTS USA as BTS Boston. Founder Suzanne Bates committed to continue leading the division for at least three years.

 

BTS Group AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (BTS B), was founded in 1986 and operates in 34 global offices with more than 600 employees. The firm partners with corporations to bridge strategy and execution through people development and behavioral change initiatives.

 

Founded in 2000 by former journalist Suzanne Bates, Bates Communications focuses on executive presence, team performance, and leadership communication strategies. The firm’s client base included Fortune 500 firms such as CVS, Fidelity, and Boeing prior to the acquisition, delivering impact through coaching and strategic advisory services.