OREM, Utah – Rollins has acquired Orem, Utah-based Saela Pest Control, a $65 million company with 18 offices throughout the U.S.
Saela has grown rapidly since its founding in 2008, employing more than 250 team members and ranking 23rd on last year’s PCT Top 100 List.
"The acquisition of Saela will accelerate our long-term growth strategy and expand our presence in key geographies, including the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and Midwestern United States,” said Jerry Gahlhoff, president and CEO of Rollins. “While Saela will operate as a standalone brand, its service areas are highly complementary to our current portfolio. Saela has established itself as a high-quality, customer focused business anchored by a strong culture."
A key accelerator in Saela’s growth is its use of door-to-door sales professionals. For Rollins, the acquisition of Saela marks the second time in the last two years they have purchased a large residential firm built on door-to-door sales; in 2023, Rollins acquired Fox Pest Control, a $100 million firm based in Logan, Utah.
Saela was founded in 2008 by Chairman and CEO Andrew Richardson, and the company originally operated under the name Edge Pest Control. In 2022, Richardson changed the company’s name to Saela, which means “happiness” in Old Norse.
"We're thrilled to partner with Rollins, a world-class organization, to create long-lasting opportunity for our team members,” Richardson said. “Rollins and Saela are closely aligned in the way we value people, leadership, and customer service, which is why there was no question that Rollins is the right partner for us as we begin the next chapter for Saela.”
The Potomac Company acted as exclusive financial adviser to Saela on the transaction.
Source: PRNewswire
