M&A Deal Summary

First Nations Capital Partners Acquires WCIS

On October 1, 2021, private equity firm First Nations Capital Partners acquired manufacturer WCIS

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is First Nations Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is First Nations Capital Partners’ 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is First Nations Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-10-01
Target WCIS
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) First Nations Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

WCIS

Lebanon, Oregon, United States
WCIS is a manufacturer of production equipment for the wood processing, recycling and energy industries. WCIS' one-stop-shop experience provides comprehensive services including engineering, project management, procurement and manufacturing of complex material handling systems, installed professionally. WCIS is based in Lebanon, Oregon.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

First Nations Capital Partners

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

First Nations Capital Partners, LLC is a private investment group formed as a partnership between the Rincon Band of Lusieno Indians, Colusa Indian Community Council, and Wells Fargo Bank. The Firm looks to invest in the Western US with an interest in basic industries. Target companies should have at least $1 million in EBITDA and no more then $30 million in revenue. Sectors of interest include light manufacturing, specialty retail, business or consumer products and services, medical devices and health care services, specialty electronics and equipment, parts, packaging, plastics, fabrication, industrial materials, supplies, distribution, recreational products and services, gaming suppliers, hospitality related, processing, chemicals, specialty printing and publishing, home improvement products and services, transportation and communication. First Nations is based in San Diego, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 5 of 5
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 6
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-01 Advance Adapters

Paso Robles, California, United States

Advance Adapters is a manufacturer of specialized automotive after-market parts including the well known Atlas Transfer Case. Operating out of a 44,000 square ft modern facility, the company produces highly engineered drive train components and engine parts and mounts as well as exhaust headers and other related parts primarily used by the off-road enthusiast. Advance Adapters was founded in 1971 and is based in Paso Robles, California.

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