Houlihan Lokey Advises RMA Group of Companies

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that RMA Group of Companies (collectively, “RMA” or the “company”) has secured a strategic investment from OceanSound Partners LP (OceanSound).

Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, RMA Group of Companies, a leading provider of technology-enabled laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure end markets, announced that it has received a strategic investment from an affiliate of OceanSound Partners.

OceanSound is a private equity firm investing in technology and technology-enabled services companies. RMA’s existing management team, led by President and CEO Ed Lyon, has retained a significant ownership interest in the company and will continue in their leadership roles going forward.

Founded in 1962, RMA delivers technology-enabled laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services for critical public and private infrastructure assets across diverse government and commercial end markets, including transportation, healthcare, power, and water. The company’s team of engineers, geologists, inspectors, and technicians helps infrastructure asset owners and engineering and construction companies maintain compliance with strict regulatory and operating requirements through a range of geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing services.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to RMA. This transaction highlights Houlihan Lokey’s preeminent position and continued success advising owners in the facility services, infrastructure, and compliance sectors.