Danny O’Laughlin and Nick Stein Join Cetane Associates
NEW MILFORD, Conn. – September 3, 2024 – Cetane Associates is pleased to announce that Danny O’Laughlin and Nick Stein have joined its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm as Directors, effective September 3. O’Laughlin brings over a decade of experience advising middle market firms, while Stein’s experience includes executing mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and valuation advisory. They will both provide services for Pest Control transactions.
Before joining Cetane, Danny was Vice President of M&A at PestCo and Director of Western Region M&A at Anticimex, where he completed more than 20 transactions between the two, and elevated PestCo to a PCT Top 20 firm. Previously, he managed valuation services at RSM, focusing on private equity-backed enterprises and complex capital structures. Danny holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Denver. He is a CPA/ABV, and CMA.
Prior to joining Cetane, Nick was an M&A Associate at PestCo and an Investment Banking Analyst at Q Advisors. Between those two roles, he closed over 15 transactions and he also helped PestCo grow to a PCT Top 20 firm. Before working in M&A, Nick was a Valuation Services Senior Associate at RSM, specializing in private equity backed enterprises, complex capital structures, and purchase price allocations. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA with a specialization in finance from Florida State University.
Danny and Nick note, “We are excited to team up with the talented group at Cetane and leverage our combined expertise to drive growth in the pest and lawn industries. Joining Cetane represents a unique opportunity to work with a leading firm and contribute to its continued success.”
Barrett Conway, Managing Director and Principal of Cetane, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Danny and Nick to the Cetane Associates team. Their extensive experience, deep industry knowledge, and strong relationships will undoubtedly bring a new level of excellence to our organization. We are excited to see the positive impact they will make in serving our clients nationwide.”
Bob Williamson, Pest & Lawn Director at Cetane, remarked, “Having Danny and Nick join us is a great addition to our Pest Control and Lawn Care team. They both bring strong financial and industry backgrounds.”
About Cetane Associates | Cetane is a leading provider of financial advisory services to business owners in the home services industries. Clients engage Cetane to advise on sales, spin-offs, and acquisitions, as well as perform valuation and ad hoc corporate finance assignments. For more information, please visit www.Cetane.com.
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