Houlihan Lokey Advises LGM Financial Services
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that LGM Financial Services Inc. (LGM), a finance and insurance (F&I) provider with more OEM partner brands than any other provider in Canada, has received a strategic financial investment from Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni), one of Japan’s largest general trading companies. The transaction closed on July 1, 2025.
Since 1998, LGM has been providing branded F&I products to distinguished automotive manufacturers and dealers across Canada. LGM works to maximize dealership performance and customer satisfaction through products that are backed by an elite F&I sales and training program, as well as a comprehensive claims and dealer support network. Today, LGM is partnered with more automotive brands than any other Canadian provider, distributing a full suite of comprehensive F&I products through more than 1,400 dealers across the country.
Founded in 1949, Marubeni and its consolidated subsidiaries use their broad business networks, both within Japan and overseas, to conduct importing and exporting as well as domestic business, encompassing a diverse range of activities, including lifestyle, food and agriculture, metals and mineral resources, energy and chemicals, power and infrastructure services, finance, leasing and real estate business, aerospace and mobility, business development, and corporate development. Additionally, Marubeni offers a variety of services, makes internal and external investments, and is involved in resource development throughout all the aforementioned industries.
Marubeni will leverage this new investment as a robust step forward in advancing responsible mobility and innovation in the Canadian automotive industry. With a long-term outlook, shared values, and a deep commitment to sustainability, this partnership provides the stability, expertise, and resources to drive meaningful growth across LGM’s partner network of OEMs, dealers, and customers. With Marubeni’s expansive global network and track record in automotive innovation, LGM is uniquely positioned to leverage new capabilities, international best practices, and expanded market opportunities—all while remaining deeply rooted in its Canadian operations.
Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to LGM, strengthening Houlihan Lokey’s position as a leading advisor to the automotive warranty industry.
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