Gresham House Completes Majority Acquisition of Molpus Woodlands Group

Gresham House announced that it has completed its acquisition of a majority interest in Mississippi-based Molpus Woodlands Group following receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

The transaction creates one of the world’s largest timberland investment managers, with approximately $8 billion in forestry assets under management. First announced in March, the deal combines Gresham House’s global forestry platform, with approximately $5 billion in forestry assets under management, and Molpus Woodlands Group’s $3 billion forestry business.

Together, the firms form the third-largest timberland investment manager globally by assets under management and create a platform with operations across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, and New Zealand, managing more than 2.2 million acres (890,000 hectares).

The enlarged platform strengthens Gresham House’s ability to provide investors with access to a broader range of natural capital opportunities globally, including timberland, afforestation, reforestation, carbon credits, and land-optimization strategies. The transaction also establishes Gresham House’s presence in the US.

Molpus Woodlands Group’s leadership team—Terrell Winstead, Michael Cooper, George Dahduh, Tyler Rosamond, Chad McElvany, and Ashley Harris—has joined the Gresham House Global Executive Management Team and Investment Committees for the enlarged forestry platform. The team will continue to lead US operations.