ServiceMaster's largest unit operated as an M&A factory acquiring and rebranding competitors

Lewis describes ServiceMaster's largest business unit as an M&A factory that bought competitors and immediately rebranded and centralized functions—contrasting it with Redwood's approach.

“they were an M &A factory”

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