Fiera Comox Acquires 6,650 Acres of Oregon Timberland
- Editor
- Jan 28
- 1 min read
What's Happening: Fiera Comox Partners Inc., an affiliate of Fiera Capital Corporation, has acquired 6,650 acres of private timberlands in Oregon, USA. This acquisition expands Fiera Comox's Natural Capital portfolio, following a recent joint venture in New Zealand.
The Key Moves:
The timberland is located in coastal Oregon, a prime region for softwood production.
The estate primarily produces Douglas Fir, a premium tree variety.
Fiera Comox plans to apply sustainable forest management practices to the newly acquired land.
By The Numbers :
6,650 acres: Size of the acquired timberland in Oregon.
C$4.2 billion: Fiera Comox's assets under management as of September 30, 2024.
80+: Number of investments Fiera Comox has completed across 7 countries.
Key Quotes:
Antoine Bisson-McLernon, CEO: 'We are very excited to grow our Natural Capital portfolio with a leading timberland estate in the US Pacific Northwest.'
Jeff Zweig, Head of Natural Capital: 'We look forward to driving improved operating and sustainability outcomes to generate value for our investors.'
Fiera Comox: 'The firm aims to deliver attractive long-term returns to its investors while preserving capital and investing responsibly.'
The Bottom Line: Fiera Comox's acquisition of Oregon timberland strengthens its position in the natural capital sector, diversifying its portfolio geographically and providing exposure to the US and Pacific Rim markets. The move aligns with the firm's strategy of sustainable, long-term value creation in private markets.
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