GHK Capital Partners Acquires WSB & Associates and Adds EST into WSB Platform
September 20, 2023
GHK Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Minneapolis-based WSB & Associates and concurrently acquired EST, Inc., contributing EST into WSB to form a national critical infrastructure engineering platform. The combined business will have over 1,100 employees and will pursue growth through geographic expansion, digital construction investments, and an active M&A program.
- Buyers
- GHK Capital Partners LP
- Targets
- WSB & Associates, Inc., EST, Inc.
- Platforms
- WSB & Associates, Inc.
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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