SAM Companies Acquires Florida-Based Hyatt Survey with 30 Staff, Nine Crews
SAM Companies acquired Hyatt Survey Services, a Florida-based land surveying, mapping and hydrographic firm with 30 employees and nine field crews. The deal expands SAM’s Managed Geospatial Services into the Southeast, adding aerial mapping, LiDAR and mobile mapping to its utilities, transportation and critical infrastructure offerings.
1. SAM Completes Acquisition of Hyatt Survey Services
SAM Companies has acquired Hyatt Survey Services, Inc., a Florida-based firm specializing in Land Surveying, Mapping and Hydrographic services. Founded over 20 years ago, Hyatt operates with a team of approximately 30 professionals and nine field crews. The firm supports hundreds of major infrastructure projects annually across the state of Florida, delivering geospatial data critical to project safety, reliability and operational efficiency.
2. Expansion of Technical Capabilities and Regional Footprint
The acquisition strengthens SAM’s presence in the Southeast by integrating Hyatt’s deep technical expertise and longstanding client relationships into SAM’s Managed Geospatial Services™ portfolio. Hyatt’s specialized hydrographic mapping, aerial LiDAR and mobile mapping capabilities align with SAM’s existing suite of services, enabling a full end-to-end offering that spans utility engineering, inspection and strategic geospatial analytics for transportation and critical infrastructure clients.
3. Strategic Growth and Investor Implications
This transaction supports SAM’s broader M&A-driven growth strategy aimed at expanding national reach and enhancing service offerings. Investors should note that SAM, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, continues to pursue both organic expansion and bolt-on acquisitions to drive revenue diversification. The integration of Hyatt is expected to accelerate revenue growth in the Southeast region, capture cross-selling opportunities and improve margins through scalable geospatial service delivery.