Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

ACQUISITIONS

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ACQUISITIONS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
ACQUISITIONS  
ACQUISITIONS

2. ACQUISITIONS  

Acquisition of Waltham Services:

The Company acquired Waltham Services, Inc. on July 31, 2010. Waltham Services, Inc. was established in 1893 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Waltham Services, with annual revenues exceeding $17 million, is a leading provider of advanced pest management serving New England and New York. Waltham's primary service is commercial and residential pest control. Prior to the acquisition, Waltham was ranked as the 33rd largest company in the industry.

Including the Waltham Services acquisition, the Company has made several acquisitions that are not material individually or in total to the Company's consolidated financial statements during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.