Acquisition announcements and industry news
“It’s hard to overestimate the role 1stWest M&A played in driving the acquisition of eCondoSystem by MRI Software to a successful close. Through the bid solicitation and auction process, 1StWest helped sort through the offers we obtained, weighing their relative value, until we settled on the acquirer with the best overall value. The 1stWest team then managed the LOI and definitive purchase agreement processes with genuine shrewdness, ceaselessly advocating for eCondoSystems. In the end, we got a great value for eCondoSystems,” said Carlos Alonso, eCondoSystems president. (See full press release below)
1stWest M&A Names Derek Koecher as a New Senior Advisor
Evergreen, CO – March 25, 2024 – 1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions announced today that it has named Derek Koecher as a new Senior Advisor. Derek will bring his decades of M&A expertise to help guide 1stWest M&A’s clients through complex carve-outs, buy and sell transactions, growth strategies, and negotiation of transaction compensation for founders and executive teams. Read more.
1stWest M&A Names Bryan Taylor as a New Managing Director
Evergreen, CO – March 25, 2024 – 1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions announced today that it has named Bryan Taylor as a new Managing Director. Bryan will focus on Telecom, Cloud Technology, Cybersecurity, IT Services, and AI, sectors where Bryan has 25 years of experience as an accomplished deal execution leader in buy and sell transactions. Read more.
Gross-Yowell is Acquired by Kodiak BP. 1stWest M&A Served as Gross-Yowell’s Advisor in the Transaction
Evergreen, CO – January 04, 2024 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions announced it served as the exclusive advisor to the owners of Gross-Yowell in its acquisition by Kodiak BP. 1stWest M&A is the leading and most-active seller’s M&A advisory in the lumber and building materials sector. Read more.
1st WEST M&A Served as an Advisor to Henson Lumber Company in its Acquisition of Decatur Lumber
Evergreen, CO – November 17, 2023 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, the leading investment bank and M&A advisory in the building material sector, announced today that it advised Henson Lumber Company in its acquisition of Decatur Lumber. 1stWEST M&A provided guidance on deal structure, valuation, and other financial matters. The transaction was completed November 13, 2023. Read more.
ABC Supply Acquires JS Wilson
Evergreen, CO – November 15, 2023 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, the leading investment bank and M&A advisory in the building material sector, announced today that its client, JS Wilson, has been acquired by ABC Supply Co., Inc.. 1stWEST M&A served as the JS Wilson’s advisor in the successful transaction. Read more.
1st WEST Mergers and Acquisitions Names Dan Swift as a New Managing Director
Evergreen, CO – September 19, 2023 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, the leading investment bank and M&A advisory in the building material sector, announced it has named Dan Swift to serve as a new Managing Director. Before joining 1stWEST M&A, Mr. Swift has been a widely admired business executive, with unrivaled experience in the building materials, hardware, and security sectors. Mr. Swift’s career has spanned three+ decades marked by significant achievements and successful ventures, including Mr. Swift’s 25-year ownership of Strauss Security Solutions and Strauss Lock Distributors, the leading national distributor of Schlage residential door hardware. Read more.
1st WEST Mergers and Acquisitions Names Courtney Painter as a New Managing Director
Evergreen, CO – September 19, 2023 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, the leading investment bank and M&A advisory in the building material sector, announced it has named Courtney Painter to serve as a new Managing Director. With nearly two decades of experience in the building material industry (with a special focus on the hardware and locks/security sectors), Ms. Painter has consistently demonstrated her outstanding leadership and strategic capabilities. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Diamond Home Improvement, Which was Acquired by Kodiak BP
Evergreen, Colorado, USA – December 15, 2022 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory with a specialty practice in the LBM sector, announced it served as the exclusive advisor to the owners of Diamond Home Improvement, a two-location LBM dealer in Klamath Falls, OR and Grants Pass, OR, in their acquisition by Kodiak BP. Read more.
1stWEST Mergers and Acquisition Steps Up Brazilian Presence with New Personnel to Manage Rising Demand for International M&A Services
Evergreen, Colorado, USA – December 12, 2022 – 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions, a leading global lower-middle-market investment bank, just announced the appointment of four new Brazilian Managing Directors. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Miller Lumber, which was Acquired by Kodiak BP
Evergreen, CO – June, 2022 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory with a specialty practice in the LBM sector, announced it served as the exclusive advisor to the Miller Family in their sale of Miller Lumber, headquartered in Bend, OR. Miller Lumber was acquired by Kodiak BP. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Roadside Lumber
Evergreen, CO – July 14, 2022 – 1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory with a specialty practice in the LBM sector, announced it served as the exclusive advisor to Roadside Lumber in its sale to Building Industry Partner’s subsidiary West Coast Lumber. Roadside Lumber has two Southern California locations: Agoura Hill and Camarillo. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Wallace Building Supply
Evergreen, CO – June, 2022 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory with a specialty practice in the LBM sector, announced it served as the exclusive advisor to the Wallace Family in their sale of Wallace Building Supply. Wallace Building Supply was acquired by Building Industry Partner’s subsidiary SBSI. Read more.
1stWest M&A Closes Nine Deals in 15 Months
Evergreen, CO – July 6, 2022 – 1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, today announced it has completed nine deals in the last 15 months. Fueling optimism for 2022, 1 st West M&A already has multiple deals with pending letters of intent, and it expects 2022 to be a record year. Read more.
1stWest M&A Closes Six Deals in 15 Months in the Lumber and Building Material Sector
Evergreen, CO – July 6, 2022 – 1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, today announced it has completed six deals in the lumber and building material (LBM) sector in the last 15 months. Working mostly as a “sell-side” broker, the recently completed deals include the sale of … Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor and Finder to SweetWater Brewing in its Acquisition of Red Truck Brewing
Evergreen, CO – July, 2021 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, announced it served as an advisor and finder to SweetWater Brewing in its Acquisition of the Red Truck Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Agricor in its Acquisition By a Global Private Equity Firm
Evergreen, CO – 2021 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, announced it served as an advisor to Agricor in its acquisition by a global private equity firm. The acquirer and the terms of the deal shall remain confidential. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Ron’s Lumber and Home Center in its Acquisition by Nation’s Best Holdings
Evergreen, CO – 2021 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, announced it served as an advisor to Ron’s Lumber and Home Center in its acquisition by Nation’s Best Holdings. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Botanacor in its Acquisition By a Global Private Equity Firm
Evergreen, CO – 2021 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, announced it served as an advisor to Botanacor in its acquisition by a global private equity firm. The acquirer and the terms of the deal shall remain confidential. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to Washington Supply in its Acquisition by Trade Supply Group
Evergreen, CO – 2021 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, announced it served as an advisor to Washington Supply in its acquisition by Trade Supply Group. Read more.
1stWEST M&A Served as Advisor to the Acquirer, New South Construction Supply, in its Acquisition of Increte of Northern Florida
Evergreen, CO – 2021 – 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, a leading investment banking and M&A advisory, announced it served as an advisor to New South Construction Supply in its acquisition of Increte of Northern Florida. Read more.