Houlihan Lokey Advises Olympus

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that DW Reusables, a leading European designer and manufacturer of fully reusable and recyclable injection-moulded packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Olympus Partners (Olympus), has completed a refinancing. The transaction was signed and closed on 21 March 2024.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Belgium, DW Reusables is a leading European designer and manufacturer of fully recyclable and returnable injection-moulded packaging solutions, mostly focused on transport in the beverage industry. The company operates five manufacturing facilities strategically located across Europe close to its customer base and has c. 500 employees. DW Reusables offers a wide range of packaging and handling solutions, including crates, pallets, containers, and dollies.

Olympus is a private equity firm focused on providing equity capital for middle-market management buyouts and companies needing capital for expansion. Olympus manages funds in excess of $8.5 billion, mainly on behalf of corporate pension funds, endowment funds, and state-sponsored retirement programmes. Founded in 1988, Olympus is an active, long-term investor across a broad range of industries, including business services, consumer products, healthcare services, financial services, industrial services, and manufacturing.