New Mountain Capital Acquires Cumming Group from Tailwind Capital
December 1, 2021
New Mountain Capital has partnered with Seattle-based Cumming Group in a growth-oriented transaction in which Tailwind Capital sold its stake while retaining an equity interest alongside New Mountain. Terms were not disclosed; Cumming is an international project and cost management consultancy with 1,100+ employees across 41 offices and will use New Mountain's capital to pursue organic growth and acquisitions.
- Buyers
- New Mountain Capital
- Targets
- Cumming Group
- Sellers
- Tailwind Capital
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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