Great Elm Group Expands Real Estate Enterprise Launching Monomoy Construction Services
Rhea-AI Summary
Great Elm Group (GEG) has announced the formation of Monomoy Construction Services (MCS) through the acquisition of Greenfield CRE's assets. This strategic move combines Greenfield's construction expertise with Monomoy's existing civil engineering and land planning capabilities to create an integrated industrial real estate service provider.
The transaction enhances Monomoy's ability to offer comprehensive services including project management, procurement, construction management, asset management, market analysis, and feasibility studies for industrial real estate tenants. Brandon Finomore, former President of Greenfield CRE, joins as MCS's leader, bringing over 20 years of development expertise managing projects ranging from $500,000 to $30,000,000.
As part of the deal, GEG granted 276,182 restricted shares to Finomore, vesting on the 5th anniversary of the grant date, as an employment inducement.
Positive
- Integration of existing contractor partner (Greenfield) reduces execution costs
- Expansion of service offerings to include full-suite construction services
- Potential for increased fee revenue from construction consulting and build-to-suit projects
- Addition of experienced leadership with 20+ years of development expertise
Negative
- Share dilution from 276,182 restricted shares granted to new hire
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, GEG gained 0.75%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Great Elm purchases the assets of Greenfield CRE, a premier construction and project management company; highlights Great Elm’s momentum in real estate, enhancing Monomoy’s ability to service its tenants with a full suite of construction services adjacent to its industrial asset management and development business led by Monomoy CRE
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Elm Group, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “GEG” or “Great Elm,”) (NASDAQ: GEG), an alternative asset manager, today announced the formation of Monomoy Construction Services, LLC (“MCS”) upon acquisition of Greenfield CRE’s (“Greenfield’s”) assets. The result will combine the construction talent from Greenfield with civil engineering and land planning talent at Monomoy BTS Construction Management to form MCS, which will operate adjacent to Monomoy’s industrial asset management business Monomoy CRE, LLC (“MCRE”) (together with MCS, “Monomoy”), to provide an integrated business model in the industrial real estate market. With this acquisition, Monomoy will offer a full-service suite of project management, procurement, construction management, asset management, market analysis and feasibility for its industrial real estate tenants.
Strategic Considerations
The transaction is part of GEG’s strategy to grow its existing real estate franchise by bringing Greenfield, Monomoy’s existing general contractor partner, in-house. Greenfield shares a seasoned relationship with Monomoy and has detailed knowledge of Monomoy’s development projects and tenant expectations. This unique opportunity enhances the overall Monomoy enterprise in procurement and construction management expertise, enabling the business to propel its focus on construction opportunities for its existing industrial tenant base. The acquisition enables increased fee revenue from construction consulting and build-to-suit projects, while lowering in-house execution costs, allowing competitive pricing to further drive business growth.
Management Commentary
Jason Reese, Executive Chairman of GEG, said, “The Monomoy Construction Services transaction represents a successful outcome for Great Elm’s shareholders. This marks the latest in a series of strategic actions taken to enhance our focus and capabilities across our industrial real estate platform.”
Chris Macri, President of MCRE, stated, “We welcome the Greenfield team as trusted colleagues with whom we have worked extensively. As a combined platform, we intend to pursue a robust pipeline of construction opportunities for our tenants, leading the way for creative real estate solutions in the industrial real estate and development market.”
Key Hire
MCS hires Brandon Finomore, the former President of Greenfield CRE, to lead its construction services business. Mr. Finomore joins Monomoy with over 20 years of real estate development expertise, managing and directing projects across the US ranging from
About Great Elm Group, Inc.
Great Elm Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEG) is a publicly-traded, alternative asset manager focused on growing a scalable and diversified portfolio of long-duration and permanent capital vehicles across credit, real estate, specialty finance, and other alternative strategies. Great Elm Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries currently manage Great Elm Capital Corp., a publicly-traded business development company, and Monomoy Properties REIT, LLC, an industrial-focused real estate investment trust, in addition to other investments. Great Elm Group, Inc.’s website can be found at www.greatelmgroup.com.
About Monomoy CRE, LLC & Monomoy Construction Services, LLC
Monomoy CRE, LLC (“MCRE”) and Monomoy Construction Services, LLC (“MCS”), subsidiaries of GEG (together “Monomoy”) provide a full-service real estate services enterprise that provide solutions for our tenants through property management, real estate investments, construction and development. Monomoy invests in build-to-suit and existing Class A, B, and C single-tenant industrial properties across the US, focusing on equipment rental, building supply, materials, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics, while specifically targeting critical markets with economic growth.
About Greenfield CRE
Greenfield CRE is an innovator in the commercial real estate industry, with a focus on development, construction management, property management, and acquisitions across the United States. Greenfield provides third-party development services to select clients focusing on site selection, building planning, market review, construction management, and advisory services. Greenfield has a nationwide coverage area and has a specialty focus on the industrial outdoor storage (IOS) commercial real estate space.
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