Houlihan Lokey Advises Total Safety

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Total Safety, a Littlejohn & Co. portfolio company, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its European and Middle Eastern (EMEA) division to OpenGate Capital (OpenGate). Total Safety EMEA is a leading provider of mission-critical safety and compliance solutions serving industrial clients across EMEA. The company focuses on workforce protection and regulatory compliance in complex, safety critical industrial environments. Houlihan Lokey is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Total Safety and Littlejohn & Co. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Diepenbeek, Belgium, Total Safety EMEA offers a fully integrated, one-stop platform spanning industrial safety services, rental equipment and product sales. Services include the deployment of highly trained personnel for critical safety operations in complex industrial environments, short- and long-term rental of essential safety equipment and the supply of personal protective equipment. As a trusted partner embedded in highly regulated environments, Total Safety EMEA supports clients in maintaining operational integrity, reducing risk and ensuring continuous compliance.

OpenGate is a global private equity firm specialising in the acquisition and operation of businesses to create new value through operational improvements, innovation and growth. Headquartered in both New York and Paris, OpenGate has been building and transforming businesses since 2005. OpenGate’s professionals possess the skills needed to acquire, transition, operate, build and scale successful businesses. To date, OpenGate has executed more than 40 platform acquisitions across Europe and North America. To learn more about OpenGate, please visit www.opengatecapital.com.

Total Safety is a leading global provider of integrated safety services, equipment, and compliance solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive range of services designed to protect workers, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, efficient operations across a global footprint. To learn more about Total Safety, please visit www.totalsafety.com.

Houlihan Lokey is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Total Safety and Littlejohn & Co. in a deal which exemplifies the continued success of Houlihan Lokey’s dedicated global coverage of the Industrial Services and Equipment-as-a-Service sectors.

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