
Generational Group Advises Creative Maintenance Systems in its Sale to Scopes Facility Services, Inc.
By Generational Group
11/04/2021
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client Creative Maintenance Systems to Scopes Facility Services, Inc. The transaction closed October 1, 2021.
Located in Irvine, California, Creative Maintenance Systems (CMS) provides janitorial services, including janitorial cleaning, floor and carpet maintenance, porter service, COVID and disinfectant cleaning, pressure washing, window cleaning, and upholstery cleaning. CMS differentiates itself on its longstanding history, excellent reputation, high level of customer service, and reasonable pricing.
Scopes Facility Services, Inc. located in Cartersville, Georgia, is a premier provider of comprehensive facility services that cover a broad range of industries, including several of the country’s largest retailers. With a focus on exceptional customer service and innovative technology, Scopes Facility Services, Inc. has evolved from a one-man operation founded in Tennessee in 1988, to becoming a trusted partner and industry leader servicing over 8,000 locations nationwide.
Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Stephen Crisham, led by Managing Director, M&A, Cole Preston, with support by Sr. Managing Director – Western Region, Lori Galloway, closed the transaction. Executive Managing Director Edward Weber established the initial relationship with CMS.
“The principals of CMS have built an outstanding organization with a long track record of achievement, and one that successfully navigated and thrived during the challenging 2020 pandemic. Scopes Facility Services, Inc. is an excellent operator and advisors on both sides were extremely professional, and all played a vital role in finding the closing table,” said Preston.
About Generational
Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.
Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and consistently ranks #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million.
The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.