BrightView Acquires Smith’s Tree Care

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Smith’s Tree Care, Inc., a leading tree care service provider, based in Newport News, Va. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Smith’s Tree Care, founded in 2005 by Dave Smith, provides a host of services, including tree care, tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, and stump grinding. The addition of Smith’s Tree Care complements and strengthens BrightView’s existing tree care services expertise in the greater Hampton Roads marketplace.

“The acquisition of Smith’s Tree Care in a solid market, like Hampton Roads, further reinforces our strong-on-strong M&A strategy,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and CEO. “Dave’s and Uwe Troxler’s hard work over the past 17 years has elevated Smith’s Tree Care to one of the market’s top tree service companies. We’re excited to welcome them to the BrightView Tree Care Services family as we work together to provide exceptional quality service and continue to position ourselves as the region’s preferred commercial tree care provider.”

“Smith’s Tree Care has had the pleasure of serving the Hampton Roads community and providing best-in-class tree care service, for nearly 20 years,” said Smith. “As we looked to the future, combining forces with BrightView was a logical next step that puts us in the best position to expand and grow the business. I’m forever grateful for the dedication of our talented arborists and tree experts and am certain they will continue to thrive as valued members of the BrightView family.”

About BrightView

BrightView (NYSE: BV), the nation’s largest commercial landscaper, proudly designs, creates, and maintains the best landscapes on Earth and provides the most efficient and comprehensive snow and ice removal services. With a dependable service commitment, BrightView brings brilliant landscapes to life at premier properties across the United States, including business parks and corporate offices, homeowners' associations, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, retail centers, resorts and theme parks, municipalities, golf courses, and sports venues. BrightView also serves as the Official Field Consultant to Major League Baseball. Through industry-leading best practices and sustainable solutions, BrightView is invested in taking care of our team members, engaging our clients, inspiring our communities, and preserving our planet. Visit www.BrightView.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Source: BrightView Landscapes

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The acquisition of Smith’s Tree Care in a solid market, like Hampton Roads, further reinforces our strong-on-strong M&A strategy.