Exclusive financial advisor to M.J. Reider Associates, Inc.

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC (“KPMG CF”) is pleased to announce the sale of M.J. Reider Associates, Inc.

(“MJRA” or the “Company”) to Normec , a portfolio company of Astorg

MJRA, a leading provider of analytical testing services focused on regulatory-mandated water quality and  compliance monitoring, is recognized for delivering exceptional service levels, industry-leading turnaround times, and  highly reliable data across a vast array of accredited analytical testing capabilities, including organic, inorganic, and  microbiological analyses, and holds the longest-standing active drinking water testing accreditation issued by the  Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

MJRA is committed to ensuring water quality and aiding customers in meeting regulatory and compliance standards  for both drinking and wastewater monitoring across diverse sectors, including municipalities,  industrial/manufacturing, and landfills

Normec, a leading European provider of testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (“TICC”) services  announced its entry into the United States via the acquisition of three highly specialized companies, one of which  being MJRA. Normec is backed by Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm and the majority shareholder  since 2020

Regarding Normec’s entrance into the United States, Joep Bruins, CEO, commented, “This announcement marks a  pivotal moment in Normec’s journey and more than doubles our addressable market. With a Group valuation now  exceeding €2bn, the addition of these three businesses, each known for deep technical expertise, customer trust,  and unwavering commitment to quality, provide a strong foothold in the world’s largest TICC market. We see a  significant opportunity to continue to grow both organically and inorganically across the US and internationally as we  continue to execute on our growth strategy”