ServiceMaster Clean Partners with SIS Group in India

NEW DELHI, India--(Business Wire)--
ServiceMaster Clean, a worldwide leader in commercial and
residential cleaning and disaster restoration, today announced that it
has signed a master license agreement with Security and Intelligence
Systems (SIS) Group, which is recognized as a pioneer and leader in
the Indian private security industry.

With more than 4,500 franchises around the world, ServiceMaster
Clean serves customers in more than 40 countries through a global
network of franchises that provide residential carpet cleaning,
upholstery and disaster restoration services, and commercial carpet
cleaning, hard surface floor care and janitorial services.
ServiceMaster Clean is part of the ServiceMaster family of brands, one
of the world's largest and most versatile service networks.
ServiceMaster is a privately held company of Clayton, Dubilier and
Rice, Inc. (CD&R).

"This agreement represents a continuation of our pursuit of
international expansion and creates exciting new growth opportunities
for ServiceMaster Clean," said Mike Isakson, president and chief
operating officer, ServiceMaster Clean. "SIS is a large, successful
company and we believe that this will be a great partnership, based on
its commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology solutions and
an excellent customer service model. We are excited to welcome them to
the ServiceMaster team."

SIS is among the largest security companies in India offering the
complete range of security solutions including manned guarding, cash
in transit, electronic security, recruitment & training, consulting
and investigations. The company has a network of 40 branches, eight
regional offices and operations spread across 24 states in India
involving a workforce of over 25,000. SIS currently services over
2,500 corporate customers in India including manufacturing facilities,
hotels, hospitals, banks commercial establishments, shopping malls,
etc.

The partnership with ServiceMaster Clean offers SIS an opportunity
to broaden its service offerings using its existing customer base and
geographical footprint. Commenting on the transaction, Mr. R.K Sinha,
Chairman & Managing Director, SIS India said, "We have been keen to
extend our service portfolio and offer end to end business support
services to customers in India. With this Service Master Clean
association, we intend to emerge as a leader in the cleaning and
facility management business in India over the next few years."

ServiceMaster currently serves residential and commercial
customers through a network of over 5,500 company-owned locations and
franchised licenses. The company's brands include TruGreen, TruGreen
LandCare, Terminix, American Home Shield, InStar Services Group,
ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic, and AmeriSpec. The
core services of the company include lawn care and landscape
maintenance, termite and pest control, home warranties, disaster
response and reconstruction, cleaning and disaster restoration, house
cleaning, furniture repair and home inspection.

ServiceMaster Communications in Memphis:
Gina Kamler, 901.597.1380
or
ServiceMaster International:
Bisher Mufti, 011.962.79.55.31117

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