M&A Deal Summary

Obayashi Acquires MWH Constructors

On January 11, 2024, Obayashi acquired construction company MWH Constructors from Oaktree Capital Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Obayashi’s 1st transaction in the Construction sector.
  • This is Obayashi’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Obayashi’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-01-11
Target MWH Constructors
Sector Construction
Buyer(s) Obayashi
Sellers(s) Oaktree Capital Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

MWH Constructors

Broomfield, Colorado, United States
MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and energy. MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. MWH Constructors is based in Broomfield, Colorado.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Obayashi

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1892
Sector Construction
Employees17,305
Revenue 2.62T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Obayashi specialises in domestic and international construction work, regional development, urban development, and other construction-related projects, as well as related engineering, management, and consulting services, real estate business, etc. Obayashi was founded in 1892 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Construction M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Colorado M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Oaktree Capital Management

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 26.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oaktree Capital Management LLP is a global alternative investment firm with a variety of investment strategies spanning corporate debt, convertible securities, distressed debt, control investing, real estate, and public investing. The Firm's control investing group is spread across several disciplines, including Global Principal, European Principal, Power, and Infrastructure. Oaktree was formed in 1995 and is based in Los Angeles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 82 of 90
Sector: Construction M&A 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 35 of 39
State: Colorado M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 57 of 59
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 4
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-20 Asacha

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