Houlihan Lokey Advises Castik Capital (6)

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that funds advised by Castik Capital S.à r.l (Castik) have acquired a majority stake in Customs Support Group (CSG).

Founded in 2007, CSG is a leading Dutch-based independent customs services provider. With more than 450 customs experts, the company provides a comprehensive range of customs-related services to over 7,000 clients. CSG operates in several European countries—the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, and Poland—in addition to its network of partners in other jurisdictions. Through its multiple locations and partner network, the company is in close proximity to clients, logistics hubs, and customs offices, thereby ensuring long-standing relationships and local insights for its international clients.

Founded in 2014, Castik is a private equity firm that focuses on acquiring significant ownership positions in European private and public companies, where long-term value can be generated through active partnerships with management teams.

Castik aims to support CSG and its leadership team through continued organic and acquisitive growth opportunities, as well as the ongoing digitisation of the industry in order to continuously create value for all stakeholders.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financing advisor to Castik and ran an accelerated process to arrange, structure, and negotiate the financing for the acquisition.

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