Periscope Equity Invests in Welfare & Pension Administration Service (WPAS)
January 14, 2021
Periscope Equity has made a platform investment in Welfare & Pension Administration Service, Inc. (WPAS), a Seattle-based third-party administrator serving Taft-Hartley and public trust funds. Periscope invested alongside WPAS management (including outgoing CEO Dennis Kirkpatrick and newly appointed CEO Adam Keck); the firm plans to help WPAS expand service offerings, develop technology, and pursue strategic acquisitions.
- Buyers
- Periscope Equity, Dennis Kirkpatrick, Adam Keck, WPAS management team (additional management investors)
- Targets
- Welfare & Pension Administration Service, Inc. (WPAS)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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