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Consumer

Top Global Consumer M&A Advisor

Consumer

2023 M&A Advisory Rankings—Global Consumer Transactions Under $1 Billion
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
Advisor Deals
Houlihan Lokey 50
Rothschild 48
Lazard 32
Goldman Sachs 25
UBS 23

Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group 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.

Sectors

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We have built a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies in the consumer industry.

We do this by combining our extensive market capabilities with our in-depth industry knowledge to help maximize shareholder value for our clients. Below are just some of the sectors in the broad range of consumer clients we serve.

Consumer Products
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  • Active Lifestyle
  • Auto Aftermarket
  • Beauty/Personal Care
  • Consumer Health and VMS
  • Vision/Optics/Hearing
  • Furniture and Fixtures
  • Household and Home
  • Ingredients-HBPC
  • Juvenile (Mom and Baby)
  • Luxury Goods
  • Pet (Non-Food)
  • Sensual Wellness
  • Women’s Health
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Food and Beverage
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  • Agriculture and Commodities
  • Bakery
  • Beverages
  • Cannabis
  • Chilled/Frozen
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Distribution
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
  • Pet Food
  • Pet Nutrition
  • Plant-Based
  • Private Label and Contract Manufacturing
  • Protein
  • Snacking
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Consumer Channels and Leisure
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  • Circular and Sustainable Brands
  • Circular Business
  • Circular Enablers
  • Circular Marketplaces (Peer-to-Peer, Managed Marketplaces)
  • Direct-to-Consumer
  • Fashion/Apparel
  • Fitness
  • Food Retail
  • Gaming and Gambling
  • Multi-Unit Services
  • Out-of-Home Entertainment
  • Product-as-a-Service
  • QSR/Franchise
  • Restaurants/Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Smart Mobility
  • Travel
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Selected Transactions

Transaction: Fortress Investment Group
Transaction: Houlihan Lokey Advises Cicli Pinarello
Transaction: Butternut Box
Transaction: Houlihan Lokey Advises Glen Dimplex Group
Transaction: Foxway Group
Transaction: CVC Capital Partners with Partners Group has increased their stake in Breitling. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Trü Frü has been acquired by Mars. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Houlihan Lokey Advises U.S. Patriot Tactical
Transaction: Houlihan Lokey Advises Thinx
Transaction: Houlihan Lokey Advises Dot’s Pretzels
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Selected Highlights

Media Mentions ‘Corporates Are Taking Centre Stage as Food and Drink M&A Ramps Up’
Insights E-Commerce and D2C Market Updates
Events Global Consumer Conference—London
Media Mentions Behind the Buyouts: Nate Pund on Outdoor, Active Lifestyle Rebound
Media Mentions ‘The Market for Performance Supplements and Specialized Products Is Set to Expand Even Further’
Insights The Takeaway: A Q&A With Jeremy Hirsch on the Fitness Sector
Insights Food Distribution Market Updates
Insights U.S. Convenience Store and Car Wash Industry Update
Insights Specialty Ingredients Market Updates
Media Mentions Opportunity Available in the Restaurant Industry
Insights The Takeaway: A Q&A With Eric Samuels on the Specialty Ingredients Sector
Media Mentions Kenny Kraft Speaks With Restaurant Finance Monitor
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Contact Us

Alexander Grünwald Managing Director Global Co-Head of Consumer Group
+41 (0) 43 499 43 47 Bio & Contact
Alexander Grünwald
Timothy Larsen Managing Director Global Co-Head of Consumer Group
+1 312.456.4786 Bio & Contact
Timothy Larsen