CertaSite Set to Join APi Group Under 2026 Acquisition Deal
APi Group Corp. (NYSE: APG) has signed an agreement to acquire CertaSite, a provider of fire and life safety services operating across the Midwest. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions that include required regulatory approvals, and will be financed with cash on hand, according to an announcement.
APi said the acquisition will support its strategy of expanding non-discretionary, regulatory driven recurring revenue opportunities. CertaSite is projected to generate approximately $90 million in revenue for full year 2025. APi expects the business to be accretive to its shareholder value creation framework, citing CertaSite’s inspection-first model, strong EBITDA margin profile and asset light structure.
“CertaSite’s inspection-first business model aligns with our inspection-first flywheel strategy and is expected to contribute meaningfully to our long-term 60% business mix target,” stated Russ Becker, APi’s President and CEO. “We look forward to partnering with our CertaSite teammates to achieve the opportunities created by this acquisition for both our organizations.”
APi Group, based in New Brighton, Minn., is a global provider of safety and specialty services, operating across fire protection, life safety, security and related infrastructure markets. The company delivers a range of installation, inspection and maintenance services for commercial, industrial, healthcare and public-sector facilities.
With one month remaining in the year, Becker said APi anticipates 2025 net revenues and adjusted EBITDA will be at or above the midpoint of guidance of $7.88 billion and $1.03 billion. He also noted the company expects its net leverage ratio to be below 2.0x by year end.
CertaSite Growth Under Riverside (2018–2025)
- Founded in 2018 as a Riverside-backed fire protection and life safety platform
- Completed 27 strategic add-on acquisitions in the fire protection and life safety sector
- Expanded from four offices in Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania to 17 facilities across eight states
- Grew its technician workforce from 24 to more than 250
Riverside moves to exit
The Riverside Company, which has held CertaSite for seven years, also confirmed it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the platform to APi. CertaSite was founded in 2018 to consolidate regional fire protection and life safety firms across the Midwest. During Riverside’s ownership, the company completed 27 add-on acquisitions, expanding from four offices to 17 facilities across eight states and growing its technician workforce from 24 to more than 250.
“Our partnership with Riverside has been invaluable,” stated CertaSite CEO Jeff Wyatt. “Riverside has been a key to our success, and they have supported our growth and vision from the very beginning. We are excited to continue growing and build upon our success with APi.”
Lincoln International and Citizens Bank acted as the sell-side advisors.
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