ARTICLE
Integrator of Intelligent Building Solutions Key to Strategic Expansion of Fidelity’s Energy and Sustainability Focus Rochelle Park, NJ, July 24, 2023 – The DAK Group, a leading investment bank specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions worldwide, is pleased to announce that its client Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC) has been sold to Fidelity Building Services Group (Fidelity BSG). The DAK Group served as the exclusive investment banker and financial advisor to ESC, initiating and managing the entire transaction process. Environmental Systems Corporation, headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut has a rich 50+ year history as a building automation integrator that has grown into a complement of energy solution-based offerings delivering savings and greenhouse gas reductions to a marquee client roster. Leveraging its deep expertise and relationships, The DAK Group created a competitive process, identifying a number of potential, high-quality financial and strategic acquirers for ESC. Fidelity Building Services Group emerged as the ideal partner, bringing more solutions to existing clients and providing the infrastructure to scale services to meet a broader audience. “The owners and management of ESC have built an extraordinary company with a stellar reputation and a loyal and devoted customer base. This transaction has afforded them the opportunity to gain a strategic partner to accelerate their vision of growth.” stated Alan Scharfstein, CEO of The DAK Group, who led the Deal Team along with Elyse Greenbaum, Director and Jesse Del Buono, Analyst. ESC has a strong reputation as a trusted service and end-to-end solutions provider for a variety of sophisticated facilities and clients, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, government, utilities, and municipalities throughout the Northeastern United States. Craig McCurdy, President of ESC, commented, “We knew it was time to find a partner to take our company to the next level. We had no shortage of options but found Fidelity to be by far the best for us. The company’s vision, talent, and culture are world-class and can clearly bring us where we want to be.” About The DAK Group www.dakgroup.com The DAK Group is a leading investment bank serving mid-market privately held businesses in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, business sale, financial restructuring, bankruptcy, capital advisory, valuations, and fairness opinions. Since 1984, The DAK Group has executed hundreds of transactions across a wide range of industries. The goal is always the same, to maximize value for our clients. Headquartered in Rochelle Park, NJ, with clients nationwide and abroad. About Environmental Systems Corporation www.esccontrols.com Environmental Systems Corporation (ECS) is a building-integrated systems contractor that helps facility owners and managers enhance building performance by planning and integrating intelligent building solutions. ESC implements smart technology for sustainable operations, balancing energy use and occupant comfort from one seamless front-end interface. Our experienced technicians provide facility assessment, equipment installation, and on-site maintenance and support services to keep your assets connected and operating at peak performance. Whether you require a turnkey solution or are seeking to replace or upgrade a specific component of your existing system, ESC has the expertise to deliver products and solutions that enhance and simplify facilities management. About Fidelity Building Services Group www.fidelitybsg.com Fidelity Building Services Group (Fidelity BSG) is a leading national provider of technical building services and solutions for the commercial and industrial facilities market. Our product and service offerings include HVAC/Mechanical Services, Energy & Sustainability Engineering, Advanced Building Automation, and Emergency Power Systems. Our core markets are commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Fidelity BSG leaders are some of the most highly regarded individuals in the service, construction, and engineering communities. Collectively, we share a commitment to advancing the cause of building energy efficiencies, sustainable energy solutions, and service excellence.