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NASHVILLE, TN — August 7, 2026 — Guardian Fire Services, a national leader in fire and life safety services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Houston Fire & Security, a provider of commercial fire protection and security systems and services to Houston and the surrounding area.

Founded in 2000, Houston Fire & Security has forged a reputation as a trusted provider of life safety services to local customers, founded in reliability and local expertise.

The investment marks Guardian’s expansion into Texas and strengthens its position as a leading comprehensive fire protection and life safety services nationally. The investment will complement Guardian’s existing services, by incorporating Houston Fire & Security’s suite of fire alarm, sprinkler, extinguisher, and kitchen hood services into its offering.

Ray Misfeldt, CEO of Guardian Fire Services, said: “At Guardian, we believe the best way to serve our customers is by partnering with exceptional local companies that share our commitment to quality, safety, and service. The acquisitions of Houston Fire & Security and Midwest Protection Services expand our presence in two important markets and strengthen our ability to deliver world-class fire and life safety solutions. By combining trusted local relationships with Guardian’s investment in people, technology, and operational excellence, we are building a national platform that sets a new standard for our industry. We look forward to continuing this growth with the support of Investcorp.”

Guardian’s investment in Houston Fire & Security is its third add-on investment since Investcorp’s North America Private Equity acquisition of the business in December 2025.

Vincent Bonoan, Founder of Houston Fire & Security, also added: “After 26 years of building this company, choosing the right partner for its next chapter was deeply important to me. Guardian Fire Services stood out through their leadership, integrity, and genuine respect for our people. I’m confident our employees, customers, and legacy are in trusted hands, and I’m excited about what the future holds as part of the Guardian Fire Services family.”

Notably, earlier in July of this year, Guardian also acquired Midwest Protection Services, a leading Omaha, Nebraska‑based provider of fire and life safety solutions for commercial customers. That acquisition also strengthened Guardian’s presence in the Midwest and expanded its ability to deliver comprehensive fire and life safety coverage to customers throughout the greater Omaha region.

Tim Rozmajzl, Co-Founder, Midwest Protection Services also stated: “Guardian Fire Services is the right partner for Midwest Protection Services. Their commitment to quality, customer service, employees, and long-term relationships aligns closely with the values that have guided our business for more than 20 years. Together, we can build on the trusted local service our customers expect while leveraging Guardian’s resources to support continued growth and an even stronger future.”

About Guardian Fire Services

Guardian Fire Services provides nationwide fire and life safety solutions, including system installation, inspections, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and emergency support. Guided by its philosophy of National Fire and Life Safety. Local Expertise, Guardian Fire Services operates through a growing network of local partner companies, each maintaining deep community relationships and technical proficiency while benefiting from the scale and support of a national platform. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Guardian Fire Services serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational customers across the United States, 24/7.

Guardian Fire Services Completes Acquisition of Midwest Protection Services
Acquisition Expands Guardian Fire Services’ National Fire and Life Safety Platform in the Midwest

NASHVILLE, TN — July 13, 2026 — Guardian Fire Services, a national leader in fire and life safety services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Midwest Protection Services, a leading Omaha, Nebraska‑based provider of fire and life safety solutions for commercial customers. The acquisition strengthens Guardian Fire Services’ presence in the Midwest and expands its ability to deliver comprehensive fire and life safety coverage to customers throughout the greater Omaha region.

Founded in 2004 by Mike Remmick, Tim Rozmajzl, and John Tejral, Midwest Protection Services has served commercial, residential, and industrial customers within a 200‑mile radius of Omaha for more than two decades. The company offers market‑leading capabilities across installation, inspection, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and repair services, spanning fire alarm, security, CCTV, access control, fire extinguisher, engineered suppression, and gas detection systems.

This acquisition aligns with Guardian Fire Services’ strategy of partnering with established, trusted local providers to build a unified national platform for fire and life safety. Each new partner enhances Guardian Fire Services’ scale and capabilities while preserving the local expertise, relationships, and service culture that earned customer trust in the first place.

Midwest Protection Services will continue to operate under its existing name and leadership team. Customers across the Omaha region will continue working with the same technicians and experts they have relied on for more than 20 years, now supported by the additional resources, technology, and operational depth of Guardian Fire Services’ national platform.

About Guardian Fire Services

Guardian Fire Services provides nationwide fire and life safety solutions, including system installation, inspections, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and emergency support. Guided by its philosophy of National Fire and Life Safety. Local Expertise, Guardian Fire Services operates through a growing network of local partner companies, each maintaining deep community relationships and technical proficiency while benefiting from the scale and support of a national platform. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Guardian Fire Services serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational customers across the United States, 24/7.

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About Midwest Protection Services

Midwest Protection Services, Inc. provides fire protection, security, and life safety solutions to commercial, residential, and industrial customers throughout the Omaha, Nebraska region. Since 2004, the company has offered a complete line of fire alarm systems, detection and control, UL systems monitoring, security systems, CCTV camera systems, access control systems, fire extinguishers, and engineered suppression systems within a 200‑mile radius of Omaha.

Nashville, TN – June 25, 2026 – Guardian Fire Services, a leading provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety services across the United States, today hosted the production team of the nationally syndicated television program All Access with Andy Garcia at its Nashville, TN headquarters for the filming of an upcoming feature segment.

The television segment will spotlight Guardian’s rapid growth as a unified national platform and its ongoing mission to protect people, buildings, and critical assets through industrial‑grade fire and life safety solutions. The segment is slated to air on public television stations nationwide in early fall, positioning Guardian’s model of “national scale, local expertise” in front of a broad business and facilities audience. 

During the visit, members of Guardian’s leadership team participated in on‑camera interviews about the company’s strategy, culture, and long‑term outlook in a competitive fire and life safety market. Chief Executive Officer Ray Misfeldt emphasized the operational and financial consequences of inadequate fire preparedness, contrasting organizations that view life safety as a strategic priority with those that treat it as a compliance checkbox. 

The All Access with Andy Garcia crew also highlighted Guardian’s state‑of‑the‑art training facility located in the Nashville, TN headquarters which serves as a national hub for developing technicians, engineers and salespeople who deliver inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation services across a wide range of occupancies—including commercial, industrial, healthcare, aviation and education. The team captured how Guardian standardizes procedures, technology, and NFPA‑aligned best practices to drive consistent service quality across its growing footprint. 

To showcase its work in live environments, the Guardian Fire Services team arranged an off‑site afternoon demonstration at a premier downtown Nashville hotel, where technicians demonstrated to the All Access with Andy Garcia film crew real‑world testing of fire alarm, sprinkler, and related life safety systems in a high‑occupancy facility. The field demonstration highlighted Guardian Fire Services’ role in helping property owners, asset managers, and operators maintain code compliance, minimize risk, and protect revenue‑generating operations. 

“Guardian Fire Services was built to combine the reach and resources of a national platform with the responsiveness of trusted local providers,” said Misfeldt. “Being featured on All Access with Andy Garcia gives us an opportunity to show how that model translates into better protection, better documentation, and better outcomes for customers who operate complex facilities across multiple markets.” 

Backed by leading institutional capital, Guardian Fire Services owns and operates a nationwide network of local fire protection and life safety companies under a single brand, service standard, and technology stack. Through this integrated platform, Guardian delivers year‑round inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation services for critical fire protection systems, helping customers reduce life safety risk, strengthen compliance posture, and streamline vendor management. 

The upcoming All Access with Andy Garcia feature will further introduce Guardian Fire Services to industry stakeholders, code officials, insurers, and building owners as a scaled, one-stop long‑term partner in the fire and life safety space. 

Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced that it has acquired Guardian Fire Services (“Guardian”). Guardian is a leading provider of fire and life safety services across the United States, from Northern Lakes Capital. As part of the transaction, Guardian’s management team will remain meaningful shareholders in the company.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Guardian operates through 17 branches. It serves a diverse customer base across the Southeast, Northeast, and Western U.S. Guardian provides comprehensive fire protection and life safety services to commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational end markets. These services include inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation of fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and emergency lighting systems.

Amit Gaind, Senior Managing Director of North America Private Equity at Investcorp, said: “We have been tracking the fire safety sector for several years. Guardian has been on our radar for some time. In getting to know the team over the last two years, we have been consistently impressed by their operational excellence. Their above market rate of growth and commitment to customers is notable. This investment aligns well with our experience in technician-centric, branch-based businesses. We look forward to supporting Guardian’s continued expansion.”

Rajiv Sheth, Managing Director at Investcorp added: “What impressed us about Guardian is how thoughtfully they’ve built scale. The strength of the business comes from its branch leadership and strong technician base. Guardian’s dedicated employees are the backbone of this business. Their approach of preserving local expertise while providing expanded resources creates genuine value for both employees and customers. It is a rare combination that drives their market leadership.”

Guardian has established itself as a market leader with a proven track record of growth. It has completed 12 acquisitions since 2022 while maintaining exceptional customer and technician retention metrics. The company serves customers in a large, fragmented, and resilient market. This market is driven by compliance mandates and the critical nature of fire safety services.

Ray Misfeldt, CEO of Guardian Fire Services, said: “When we first met the Investcorp team, we were immediately drawn to their exceptional track record of scaling and improving technical services businesses like ours. Their thoughtful playbook for growth and operational know-how aligns perfectly with our vision for Guardian’s future. We’re grateful to the Northern Lakes Capital team for their partnership in building Guardian into the company it is today. We’re excited about our next chapter with Investcorp.”

Joel Grebenick, Partner at Northern Lakes Capital, said: “Ray and his team have built an exceptional business. They have a clear competitive advantage in their industry and the markets they serve. We’re proud of what Guardian has accomplished during our partnership. We are confident that Investcorp is the ideal partner to support the company’s next phase of growth.”

Guardian represents the first investment from Investcorp North American Private Equity Fund II, L.P. This investment fits the firm’s core strategy. It helps middle market service businesses in North America accelerate growth.

Mr. Gaind added: “After successfully investing our first dedicated North America buyout fund in 11 leading service businesses, we are excited to initiate the second fund of our NAPE franchise with this investment in Guardian. The company fits well into our strategy. We back fast-growing middle market companies in resilient industries, led by motivated management teams and driven by talented employees.”

Investcorp’s North America Private Equity group has been investing in North American mid-market businesses for over 40 years. It has completed more than 75 transactions. The group has deployed more than $22 billion in transaction value since inception.

Lincoln International served as financial advisor and Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. served as legal counsel for Guardian on the transaction. Baird served as financial advisor. Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP served as legal counsel. Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP served as financing counsel for Investcorp.