Houlihan Lokey Advises Acolin

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Acolin, a leading European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services and a portfolio company of Sovereign Capital Partners, has been acquired by Broadridge Financial Solutions (Broadridge), a global technology leader. The transaction closed on 5 January 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Acolin is a Zurich-based distribution support provider serving more than 350 clients, offering access to over 3,000 distributors across 30+ countries and providing comprehensive solutions spanning fund registrations, legal representation, and ongoing compliance management.

Broadridge is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. It powers investing, governance, and communications for our clients—driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences. In addition, Broadridge’s technology and operations platforms process and generate more than seven billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500 Index, employing more than 15,000 associates in 21 countries.

The acquisition expands Broadridge’s distribution solutions for asset managers, helping them enter new markets and grow assets, while also strengthening its regulatory services for the global asset management industry.

Houlihan Lokey provided financial consulting services and strategic corporate finance advice to Acolin.

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