CriticalPoint Advises Landscape Workshop, a Portfolio Company of Ares, on Its Acquisition of Landwise Horticultural Services

CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Landscape Workshop LLC ("Landscape Workshop"), a portfolio company of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) ("Ares"), on its acquisition of Landwise Horticultural Services, Inc. ("Landwise").

Based in Sarasota, Fla., Landwise is a full-service commercial landscape contractor offering landscape design-build and grounds maintenance services. Landwise serves commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties and has built a reputation for strong client retention, driven by a passion for the landscape industry. The acquisition expands Landscape Workshop's commercial landscape maintenance platform in Florida.

CriticalPoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Landscape Workshop in connection with the transaction. The transaction demonstrates CriticalPoint's expertise in middle-market advisory and commitment to act as a trusted advisor with proven abilities to deliver for its clients.

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About Landscape Workshop
Landscape Workshop is a full-service commercial grounds management company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Since 1984, the company has provided professional services and maintenance for outdoor commercial spaces across the Southeastern U.S., including landscape maintenance and enhancements, seasonal color programs, irrigation systems, and landscape installation. For more information, visit landscapeworkshop.com.

About Ares Management Corporation
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. Ares seeks to provide flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for its stakeholders and within its communities. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had over $671 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, visit aresmgmt.com.

About CriticalPoint
CriticalPoint provides tailored financial solutions through a trusted platform, combining the best of Investment Banking and Private Capital. Backed by decades of diverse transaction experience, the CriticalPoint team delivers the insights clients and stakeholders need to achieve superior outcomes. Founded in 2012 by senior M&A professionals with a passion for deal-making, CriticalPoint stands out for its deep expertise in Investment Banking-including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, deal sourcing, special situations, and valuation advisory-as well as in Private Capital investing, with a focus on corporate divestitures and special situations. When business owners, management teams, private equity firms, and corporate sellers reach a defining moment across a range of industries, they rely on CriticalPoint's proven expertise. For more information, visit criticalpoint.com.

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