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Consumer

Top U.S. Consumer M&A Advisor

Consumer

2024 M&A Advisory Rankings—All U.S. Consumer Transactions
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Advisor Deals
Houlihan Lokey 26
William Blair 20
Jefferies 19
Generational Equity 17
Lincoln International 17

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.
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Selected Highlights

Insights VMS Sector Update
Insights E-Commerce and D2C Market Updates
Insights Circular Tech Market Updates
Media Mentions ‘Consumer Dealmakers Wait to See How Tariffs Will Play Out Under New Administration’
Media Mentions ‘An Absolute Deal Killer’
Press Releases Houlihan Lokey Grows Consumer Health Coverage Capabilities With Experienced Hire
Media Mentions ‘Private Equity Discovers the Circular Economy’
Media Mentions ’The Fitness and Wellness Trends to Watch in 2025’
Media Mentions ‘Food and Drink M&A Outlook for 2025’
Insights The Takeaway: A Q&A With James Scallan on Consumer Trends and M&A Activity in the Snacking Segment
Media Mentions ‘Drinks M&A Recovery Set to Continue in 2025’
Insights Bike Market Insights
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Contact Us

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