Fencing Acquisitions
& What They Mean for You

At Caber Hill Advisors, we help middle-market business owners level the playing field when negotiating with strategic buyers and institutional investors. We help clients command the right price and terms for their business, taking back control and taking home what they deserve.

M&A activity has been increasing in the fencing industry. Private equity buyers have been building platforms across various essential services disciplines and fencing has become especially attractive.

For the past two decades, the fencing sector saw private equity-fueled consolidation, which regained steam following the pandemic. Fencing is a tried-and-true category that investors still love for its consistent and predictable revenue patterns, market fragmentation, and strong margin profile.

Meet Our Advisor:

Peter J. Holton

PETER J. HOLTON, Managing Director of Caber Hill Advisors, has over 20 years of experience in sales, operations and M&A within the facility service and manufacturing industries. Prior to joining Caber Hill, Mr. Holton worked with Craig Castelli at Bridge Ventures in Chicago. He began his career working in the construction industry, spending nearly a decade at Rose Paving Company where he held both regional and national positions in a variety of roles, including business development, operations, sales and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Holton has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, operations, and sales management, and is an expert at negotiating complex contracts and developing successful business strategies. He also has extensive personal experience working with and advising family businesses.

Mr. Holton received a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University and Bachelor of Arts in Communication from University of Dayton and he has received his CM&AA (Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor).

Peter is currently the Chapter Leader at Trusted Advisors Council in Chicago (https://www.trustedadvisorscouncil.com)

He is also a licensed Illinois Business Broker. Mr. Holton has also written numerous articles and has held several seminars around the country regarding M&A within the facility services and manufacturing industries. Mr. Holton lives in Park Ridge, IL, with his wife and four children. When Peter is not working he enjoys coaching youth sport teams, fitness and traveling. A Wisconsin native, he is a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan.

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CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

Scott Tucker

Ohio Support Services and Ohio Custodial Management

“I interviewed many brokers/advisors during the selection process and ultimately decided that Peter and his talented team were the best groups to represent my company. With their extensive expertise in the facilities services market, awareness, relationships with potential buyers, and history representing companies like mine, I knew they were the right team for me. They…

Brian Cradock

IFS

“Peter and his team are experts in the facilities services space. They went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure all expectations were surpassed. I couldn’t have asked for a more professional and experienced investment banking firm to handle one of the most important decisions in my business career.”

Mario Pagliuzza

DTI

“Peter is an expert in the space, so when we made the decision to sell, we chose Caber Hill Advisors. Peter listened to what we wanted in a new owner and found buyers who met our requirements. The process was transparent.”

Peter Gazlay

Total Facility Care

“I’ve known Peter Holton and Caber Hill Advisors since 2015 and they are experts in the building services space. There’s no other firm I would have worked with. The Caber Hill team are experts in positioning a company for sale and have helped us all through the process with their wisdom and expertise.”

Larry Dorsey

Dorsey Services

“We sold our multi-million dollar turf care business of 30 years. As one may imagine, many challenges can and will arise. This being a family owned business, the anxiety level can get high. We needed someone to help and we found that person in Peter Holton.”

Al Pederson

World Cleaning Services

“I thought I understood what was involved in offering my company for sale but was not prepared for the roller coaster ride of the preparation and process. Peter and the entire Caber Hill Advisors team were a huge help in getting us ready for the sale process and guiding us through a successful sale.”

Tim Murch

4M Building Solutions

“It is very difficult to complete a transaction but Peter Holton and the Caber Hill team knows how to handle the process from start to finish. We were impressed by how diligent, professional, and easy Caber Hill Advisors was to work with.”

FEATURED INSIGHTS

The-Evolving-Role-of-Private-Equity-in-the-Fencing-Contractor-Sector

Essential services businesses have been – and remain – companies in high demand with buyers. For the past two decades, the fencing sector saw private equity-fueled consolidation, which regained steam following the pandemic. Fencing is a tried-and-true category that investors still love for its consistent and predictable revenue patterns, market fragmentation, and strong margin profile.