Meritage Acquisition of Assets from Willow Branch Homes

As part of the transaction, Meritage acquired ~2,500 lots from Willow Branch Homes in several high-growth submarkets within the Nashville MSA. Willow Branch will retain its existing production and custom homebuilding operations
Founded in 2008 by Henry (“Bucky”) Ingram Jr., Willow Branch is a leading private builder in Middle Tennessee, with a footprint across Smyrna, Spring Hill, Columbia, Thompson Station, Murfreesboro and Nashville (Metro)
The transaction significantly increases Meritage’s footprint within Tennessee, which it entered through the acquisition of Philips Builders in 2013
Vestra served as exclusive financial advisor to Willow Branch, supporting the company through buyer outreach, negotiations, deal structuring and due diligence