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Consumer

Top U.S. Consumer M&A Advisor

Consumer

2024 M&A Advisory Rankings—All U.S. Consumer Transactions

Advisor Deals
Houlihan Lokey 26
William Blair 20
Jefferies 19
Generational Equity 17
Lincoln International 17
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).

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

Unger Enterprises has been acquired by Bissell

Sellside Advisor

The Pink Stuff - Star Brands, a portfolio company of Mobeus Equity Partners LLP, has been acquired by RPM International, Inc.

Sellside Advisor

Gubor Schokoladen GmbH has entered into a partnership with Colian Holding S.A.

Sellside Advisor

Innovative Artists has received a significant investment from Coral Tree Partners

Sellside Advisor

Prime100 has agreed to be acquired by Hill's, a subsidiary company of Colgate-Palmolive

Sellside Advisor

Woolrich, Inc., a portfolio company of L-GAM, has sold intellectual property rights for all territories outside Europe to Baoxiniao Holding

Sellside Advisor

Loungers PLC has been acquired by Fortress Investment Group, LLC

Sellside Advisor

Milcobel has sold YSCO to Davidson Kempner and Afendis

Sellside Advisor

Heura has completed a Series-B financing round led by Upfield

Financial Advisor

Whitebridge Pet Brands, Tiki Pets, & Cloud Star (North American Business), portfolio companies of NXMH, have been acquired by General Mills

Sellside Advisor

Volac Whey Nutrition has been acquired by Arla Foods Ingredients

Sellside Advisor

FoodScience, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has been acquired by Morgan Stanley

Sellside Advisor

Platinum Equity and Butterfly Equity have acquired Rise Baking Company, a portfolio company of Olympus Partners

Buyside Advisor

White Bridge Investments has sold Nutkao Holding

Sellside Advisor

Nonni's Bakery, a portfolio company of Vestar, has been acquired by CTH Invest, a related company of Ferrero

Sellside Advisor

Butcher's Pet Care has been acquired by IPN, a portfolio company of CapVest

Sellside Advisor
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    Selected Highlights

    Press Releases Houlihan Lokey Strengthens Active Lifestyle, Branded Consumer Products, and Luxury Goods Coverage With Senior Hire
    Media Mentions Looking Ahead to 2026: Challenges, Strategies, & Opportunities
    Insights The Takeaway: A Q&A With Eric Samuels on the Pet Consumables Sector
    Media Mentions ‘Houlihan Lokey Highlights Trends Driving Active Lifestyle Industry’s Growth’
    Insights Out-of-Home Entertainment Market Update
    Media Mentions ‘2025 Is Probably the Biggest M&A Year Ever in Fitness’
    Insights Fitness Market Update
    Insights U.S. Convenience Store and Car Wash Industry Updates
    Insights Circular Tech Market Updates
    Insights The Takeaway: A Q&A With Garyth Stone on the Rise of Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements
    Insights CDMO Sector Spotlight
    Insights Luxury Goods Market Update
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