EQT Private Equity Asia acquires Guardian, China’s largest domestic pest control operator
· EQT Private Equity Asia makes majority investment in Guardian, China’s largest domestic pest control operator, with a strong presence in the country’s eastern and southern provinces · Guardian’s underlying market is supported by favorable demographic trends, such as increasing urbanization, a growing middle class, and a shift towards more healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyles, while from an ESG perspective, Guardian continues to improve living conditions in cities through efficient pest control · EQT will support Guardian’s next phase of growth by driving consolidation