Citizens M&A Advisory served as the financial advisor to Eagle Merchant Partners on its acquisition of Eskola Roofing & Waterproofing, a leading provider of commercial roofing and waterproofing services.

Eagle Merchant Partners is an Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on investments in founder-owned companies with unique growth opportunities. EMP is currently investing out of Fund I.

Founded in 1972 by their father and operated by brothers Jon and Ben Eskola, Eskola is a leading provider of reoccurring commercial roofing and waterproofing services with a diversified customer base centered on education, infrastructure and healthcare.

Eagle Merchant Vice President Brady Sumner said: “The Citizens team has been a valued partner as we developed our investment thesis in the roofing sector and viewed Eskola as an excellent fit for Eagle.”

Ryan Sugrue, managing director at Citizens M&A Advisory, said: “We are bullish on the long-term opportunity in the roofing sector and are excited to watch the future success of this new partnership.”