Cranford, NJ – The Aust Group is pleased to announce the most recent acquisition of their client, Arnold’s Pest Control, to Excel Pest Services.
Formed in 1952 by Arnold Santoro, Arnold’s Pest Control, based in Cranford, NJ, has been offering pest and termite control services to its residential and commercial clients throughout Union County for over 70 years. Arnold’s son-in-law, Brian Denny, joined the business in 1990 and retained ownership in 1996. Under Brian’s leadership, the company became members of National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and New Jersey Pest Management Association (NJPMA) and has been involved throughout their local community supporting several organizations over the last few decades. For nearly 30 years as owner, Brian has maintained Arnold’s original company’s mission of “fighting pests while keeping families safe.”
Brian Denny says, “Selling my business was one of the most important events of my life. Using The Aust Group to represent my business was one of the best decisions. I could not imagine going through the acquisition process without them. They literally did all the work! Stuart’s team of Dan, Nick, Chris, and Jake worked like a well-oiled machine. Their guidance, insight, and support eliminated a lot of the stress of selling a business. I knew of Stuart Aust from the pest control industry. He went from building an extremely successful business to eventually selling to a larger company. When I saw he had started an M&A business, I contacted him (5 years prior to my actual sale). His wisdom was invaluable! The Aust Group gave me a realistic valuation that was exceeded by the actual sale price. I got multiple offers and was able to choose one that was a perfect fit for me, my employees, and my company. I am very grateful for the Aust Group and the great job they did for me. I would whole heartedly recommend them to anyone who is ever thinking of selling their business.”
Stuart Aust, Principal/Founder of The Aust Group, says, “It was a pleasure for our team to represent Brian in the sale of Arnold’s Pest Control to Excel Pest Services. Having known Brian for many years, it was rewarding to learn more about the company he built. We’re excited for Brian, his team, and the entire Excel organization as they continue growing into one of the region’s leading pest control providers.”
The Aust Group represented Arnold’s Pest Control as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction. The transaction closed on October 16th, 2025, and the terms of this transaction were not disclosed.
