Transportation and Logistics
The transportation and logistics sector operates within Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group, which has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services.
Our clients run the gamut from early-stage businesses and midsized companies to large, publicly traded corporations. We understand that an industry driven by innovation and change requires the sophistication of an advisor who can think ahead of the market and utilize solid industry relationships to help advance your vision. We optimize client outcomes by running executed, competitive processes, by focusing on deep domain knowledge to position for synergy and scarcity value, and by leveraging our world-class strategic and private equity access to bring the right senior decision-makers to the negotiation table.
| Advisor | Deals |
|---|---|
| Houlihan Lokey | 86 |
| Rothschild | 62 |
| Goldman Sachs | 54 |
| Benchmark International | 49 |
| JP Morgan | 46 |
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How We Can Help
Our firm is extremely well equipped to help our clients navigate uncertainty and capitalize on opportunity. We respond quickly to challenging situations and are constantly helping clients analyze, structure, negotiate, and execute the best possible solutions from both strategic and financial perspectives.
Corporate Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Capital Solutions
- Board Advisory Services
Financial Restructuring
- Company Advisory
- Creditor Advisory
Financial and Valuation Advisory
- Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory
- Transaction Opinions
- Corporate Valuation Advisory Services
- Transaction Advisory Services
- Real Estate Valuation and Advisory
- Dispute Resolution Consulting
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Selected Transactions
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce the sale of Atomic Transport, LLC (Atomic) to J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO). Prior to the sale, Atomic was majority-owned by management with strong, minority financial support from Comvest Partners. Atomic’s founders and management retain significant ownership in the company and are continuing in their current roles. The transaction closed on February 20, 2025.
Formed in 2015, Atomic is a leading specialized waste services company providing bulk-material transport and transfer station management services. The company operates in 19 states across 30 terminals, providing highly tailored waste management solutions for its clients. Since its formation, Atomic has prioritized investment in its employees and fleet of equipment to deliver consistent, best-in-class waste management services.
JFLCO is a leading middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government, and environmental sectors. The firm is partnering with Atomic’s former majority shareholders, including founders and management, who will remain shareholders in the business and continue to lead Atomic.
Houlihan Lokey served as the lead financial advisor to Atomic. This transaction highlights Houlihan Lokey’s preeminent position and continued success advising clients in the environmental services and transportation and logistics sectors, having successfully advised on more than 40 transactions combined since the beginning of 2023.
