Houlihan Lokey Advises H.I.G. Capital

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G.) has signed a definitive agreement to make a strategic investment in TIMETOACT GROUP (TIMETOACT). The transaction is expected to close later this year, subject to customary legal and regulatory requirements.

H.I.G. is a leading global alternative investment firm with $67 billion of capital under management.* Based in Miami, with offices across the U.S., as well as international affiliate offices, H.I.G. specialises in providing both debt and equity capital to middle-market companies, using a flexible and operationally focused/value-added approach.

TIMETOACT, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a leading IT services provider specialising in cloud platforms and digital solutions. The company has more than 1,400 professionals across 22 cities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as service hubs in Central Europe and Southeast Asia, and subsidiaries in Spain and the U.S. TIMETOACT advises Fortune 1000 and public sector clients on IT strategy and cutting-edge IT solutions, including cloud transformation, AI, data, software, and system engineering services.

TIMETOACT’s senior management team will continue to lead the company, ensuring continuity in client relationships and strategic execution. H.I.G. will leverage its global network and deep expertise in IT services and technology expertise to support TIMETOACT’s long-term growth and expansion.

TIMETOACT’s founders and key leadership team, including CEO Felix Binsack as well as Hermann Ballé and Frank Fuchs, will reinvest alongside H.I.G. with a significant ownership interest, underscoring their commitment to the company’s future growth.

Nishant Nayyar, Managing Director at H.I.G., said, “We have been very impressed with TIMETOACT’s strong growth trajectory, deep expertise in high-growth technology ecosystems, and unwavering commitment to innovation. We look forward to partnering with Felix, Hermann, and Frank to accelerate the next phase of the company’s expansion.”

Mr. Binsack commented, “TIMETOACT has experienced tremendous growth and success in recent years, more than tripling its revenue and earnings since 2022. H.I.G. is fully aligned with the management team on the company’s future growth strategy. We are excited about the opportunities that H.I.G.’s experience and broad network offer us.”

Houlihan Lokey served as the financial buyside advisor and financing advisor to H.I.G.

*Based on total capital raised by H.I.G. Capital and affiliates.

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