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June 2014

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Total Landscape Care is a proud supporter of... totallandscapecare.com /TotalLandscapeCare @TLCmagazine Editorial Editor-At-Large: Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Editorial Director: Marcia Gruver Doyle Online Managing Editor: Patty Vaughan editorial@totallandscapecare.com Design & Production Art Director: Richard Street Graphic Designer: Timothy Smith Advertising Production Manager: Linda Hapner production@totallandscapecare.com Construction Media Senior VP, Market Development, Construction Media: Dan Tidwell VP of Sales, Construction Media: Joe Donald sales@randallreillyconstruction.com Corporate Chairman/CEO: Mike Reilly President: Brent Reilly Chief Process Offi cer: Shane Elmore Chief Administration Offi cer: David Wright Senior Vice President, Sales: Scott Miller Senior Vice President, Editorial and Research: Linda Longton Vice President of Events: Alan Sims Vice President, Audience Development: Stacy McCants Vice President, Digital Services: Nick Reid Director of Marketing: Julie Arsenault 3200 Rice Mine Rd NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 800-633-5953 randallreilly.com For subscription information/inquiries, please email: totalland- scapecare@halldata.com. 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All advertisements for Total Landscape Care magazine are accepted and published by Randall-Reilly Publishing Company, LLC on the representation that the advertiser and/or advertising agency are authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. The advertiser and/ or advertising agency will defend, indemnify and hold Randall-Reilly Publishing Company, LLC harmless from and against any loss, expenses or other liability resulting from any claims or suits for libel violations of right of privacy or publicity, plagiarisms, copyright or trademark infringement and any other claims or suits that may arise out of publication of such advertisement. Copyright ©2014 Randall- Reilly Publishing Company, LLC All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Total Landscape Care is a trademark of Randall-Reilly Publishing Company, LLC Randall-Reilly Publishing Company, LLC neither endorses nor makes any representation or guarantee regarding the quality of goods and services advertised herein. For change of address and other subscription inquiries, please contact: totallandscapecare@halldata.com When news broke in April of Brickman Group possibly acquiring ValleyCrest, many landscape business owners were upset. And when the companies entered into a defi nitive agreement in late May, making it offi cial, industry concern only grew. The idea of a "super" landscape company can seem a bit frightening for the average-size landscaper, leading many to draw a Walmart vs. mom-and-pop shops comparison. But, it actually might have several benefi ts for owners. Undoubtedly, there will be layoffs between the two companies, which have a combined total of 20,000 employees, because of overlapping roles. And what's one of the hardest things for land- scapers to fi nd? Good employees. So as these companies become one, keep your eyes open for their now-jobless workers. No one can be absolutely sure how this merger will shake down or affect the overall company, so use that to your advantage. With all of the uncertainty, their clients may be uneasy and willing to give you their accounts. Here's something else to remember: This new joint company is owned by KKR, which is a private equity fi rm. The investors want to get their money back quickly, which requires high goals and tight deadlines. So, it's not being run by landscapers, like you, who know their area and can adjust quickly if needed. You'll be able to give clients personal attention that will be hard to fi nd in a nearly $2 billion company. Many landscapers are still unhappy about the merger, but it's happening. So, will you make the best of it? Share what you think. Comment and see what other landscapers have to say about the ValleyCrest-Brickman merger at totallandscapecare.com/ valleycrest-brickman-merger. Merger of Two Giants What does a ValleyCrest-Brickman 'super' company mean for landscapers? Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Editor-At-Large breaking ground J U N E 2 014 To t a l L a n d s c a p e C a r e . c o m 5

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