Houlihan Lokey Advises Access Partnership

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Access Partnership (AP), a portfolio company of Mobeus Equity Partners (Mobeus), has been acquired by Mayfair Equity Partners (Mayfair). The transaction closed on 7 July 2022.

Founded in 1999, AP advises blue-chip technology and telecom clients on achieving entry to new markets on fair terms and maintaining access to existing markets around the world. AP also advises governments, multilateral organisations, and regulatory authorities to ensure that new technology is appropriately regulated. Headquartered in London with offices in Washington, D.C., Brussels, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Johannesburg, AP serves clients globally.

AP received an investment from Mobeus in November 2019. Since then, the company’s strong organic growth has been augmented via two acquisitions in Singapore. AP’s attractive base of large and long-term clients, combined with a proposition centred on offering highly specialised and strategic advice, has driven recent revenue growth of over 50% CAGR, alongside EBITDA margins exceeding 30%.

AP operates in a multibillion-dollar market that is expected to continue growing annually at double-digit rates. Growth is being driven by the need for companies and regulators around the world to adapt quickly to an increasingly digital and technology-driven agenda. Through its Active Partnership Model, Mayfair will support AP’s ongoing global expansion alongside the development of new services.

Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor to AP, providing both M&A and capital markets advice to shareholders. This deal exemplifies the continued success of Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services team and coverage of the specialty consulting sector.