Houlihan Lokey Advises HGGC

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that HGGC, LLC, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Centralis Group (Centralis), a market-leading provider of alternative investments and corporate services headquartered in Luxembourg. Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financing advisor to HGGC on the transaction, which is expected to close later in 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals).

Centralis collaborates with alternative investment firms and corporate organisations, offering tailored fund administration, SPV-fund-linked services, global expansion, and governance solutions to meet diverse client needs. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with key locations in the U.S. and U.K., the group’s global footprint spans 13 countries. Centralis has established itself as an industry leader in providing customer-centric services, driven by a growing workforce of highly experienced, local, and sector-specific professionals.

HGGC is a California-based, middle-market private equity firm with more than $8 billion in cumulative capital commitments, specialising in transforming strong middle-market businesses into industry leaders through its unique partnership-driven investment approach. The firm’s success is built on close collaboration with investors, employees, and management teams, combining investment expertise with hands-on business building. HGGC primarily focuses on the technology, business services, financial services, and consumer sectors.

Houlihan Lokey acted as the exclusive financing advisor to HGGC.

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