Houlihan Lokey Advises ZMC

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that ZMC has acquired InProduction, Inc. The transaction closed on September 7, 2023.

InProduction, a leading provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the U.S. live events industry, announced on September 7, 2023, that affiliates of private equity firm ZMC have acquired the company to help accelerate its growth. Since 1976, InProduction has partnered with event organizers to transform venues and maximize the guest experience through best-in-class structures. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprising experienced investors and executives who invest in and manage a diverse group of media, entertainment, communications, and technology enterprises.

Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies.

InProduction provides services for every stage of the process, including design and fabrication, delivery and installation, on-site execution, and teardown. The company’s services span various end verticals, including golf, racing and motorsports, music festivals, other sports and live entertainment, and corporate events.

Working in partnership with their clients, the InProduction team is engaged from start to finish, providing creative input, detailed drawings, and renderings for review and revision, bringing the drawings to life via meticulous installations, and then breaking down the installations and leaving the event site immaculate. The company’s inventory and custom solutions combined with an event organizer’s vision enable a seamless, successful event.

Houlihan Lokey acted as the exclusive financial advisor to ZMC.