Gresham House to Acquire Majority Stake in Molpus Woodlands Group

On Tuesday, UK-based Gresham House announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Mississippi-based Molpus Woodlands Group, forming one of the world’s largest timberland investment managers with approximately $8 billion in forestry assets under management.

The combined entity will bring together Gresham House’s $5 billion in forestry assets and Molpus Woodlands Group’s $3 billion, creating the third-largest timberland investment manager globally. The platform will operate across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, and New Zealand, managing more than 2.2 million acres.

Both firms cited a shared investment heritage focused on disciplined capital deployment, active forest management, and sustainable value creation.

Molpus Woodlands Group’s existing leadership team will continue to lead US operations and join Gresham House’s global executive management team and investment committees. Day-to-day Molpus operations, investment processes, and client service will remain unchanged, with the combined business continuing as a privately owned entity.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and it remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.