1. Willdan announced acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors. 2. Compass improves financial support for public agencies, enhancing Willdan's service range. 3. Transaction expected to close on January 1, 2026. 4. Acquisition expands geographic footprint in the Southeastern U.S. 5. Partnership enhances resources for managing aging infrastructure challenges.
The acquisition enhances Willdan's service capabilities and market position, similar to previous successful integrations, which historically led to positive stock performance.
The deal strategically positions WLDN for future growth in infrastructure and municipal consulting markets, directly impacting its valuation and investor sentiment positively.
The strategic acquisition will result in sustained performance benefits over time, similar to long-term gains seen in past acquisitions like Willdan’s merger with various consulting firms.
Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLDN) announced today that their subsidiary, Willdan Financial Services, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Compass Municipal Advisors, LLC ("Compass"), an independent municipal advisory firm headquartered in the Southeastern US. As a fully registered Municipal Advisor, Compass helps public agencies overcome the financial challenges of rehabilitating aging infrastructure and developing new capital projects to accommodate population growth. The acquisition will expand the geographic footprint and range of services that Willdan Financial Services offers to their clients. The transaction is expected to close on January 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"For over a decade, we've assisted local governments in making informed financial decisions which strengthen their communities," said Brian Nurick, Compass Senior Managing Director. "Partnering with Willdan increases our resources and expands our ability to deliver that same trusted, data-driven guidance on a broader scale and across a wider range of public agencies."
"We are pleased to welcome the Compass team to Willdan, where we share a commitment to improving communities and preparing clients for future growth," said Mike Bieber, Willdan's CEO. "Compass's talented team complements Willdan's financial and technical expertise while expanding our geographic reach with public agencies."
About Compass Municipal Advisors
Compass is a registered independent municipal advisory firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with an office in Lexington, Kentucky. Compass provides financial and capital planning, debt issuance management, and investment services.
About Willdan
Willdan is a nationwide provider of professional technical and consulting services to utilities, government agencies, and private industry. Willdan's service offerings span a broad set of complementary disciplines that include electric grid solutions, energy efficiency and sustainability, energy policy planning and advisory, engineering and planning, and municipal financial consulting. For additional information, visit Willdan's website at www.willdan.com or follow Willdan on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Al Kaschalk
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310-922-5643
akaschalk@willdan.com