Brian Little

Managing Director
Los Angeles Mergers & Acquisitions Consumer +1 (213) 304-4544
I design strategies and offer solutions that fit the unique ambitions of each client I serve.
Who We Are / Our People / Brian Little

Brian provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, entrepreneurs and public and private companies in the consumer industry, with a focus on apparel, fashion and accessories.

Leveraging his more than two decades of advisory experience, Brian delivers comprehensive guidance and strategies to help his clients navigate complex transactions and achieve optimal outcomes in their business ventures and expansion efforts.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Brian was a Managing Director at Kroll in the consumer M&A advisory practice where he led the firm’s global apparel efforts. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Imperial Capital.

Brian earned a Master of Business Administration in corporate finance and a Bachelor of Science in finance from the USC Marshall School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Recent Transactions in Consumer

Lincoln International advised Tengram Capital Partners on the sale of HRB Brands to Sodalis Group

Consumer

Lincoln International advised AAC Capital on refinancing Oogwereld

Consumer

Lincoln International advised Swander Pace Capital on the sale of Reliance Vitamin to Impetus Wellness Group

Consumer

Lincoln International advised Kruitbosch on the sale of Hellorider to Waterland Private Equity

Consumer

Lincoln International advised Stellex Capital Management on the acquisition of J. Skinner Baking

Consumer

Lincoln International advised Directional Capital on the acquisition of a divested portfolio of stores from Rent-A-Center

Consumer

Lincoln International advised Front Row Group on receiving strategic investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners

Consumer

Lincoln International advised Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Afendis Capital Management on the agreement to acquire YSCO from Milcobel

Consumer
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Driving Growth & Investing in the Future

Since its founding in 1996, Lincoln International has operated with a clear vision for the future: to be the best investment banking advisory firm in the global private capital markets. That… Read More

Lincoln International adds Brian Little as Managing Director

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Brian Little has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Consumer Group in Los Angeles. Brian will provide… Read More

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Meet our Senior Team in Consumer

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

Riccardo Cazzoli
I value building long-term relationships with my clients and I am passionate about understanding the drivers of differentiation for brands and businesses to provide creative, best-in-class solutions that help my clients succeed in a dynamic market.

Riccardo Cazzoli

Managing Director

New York

Jeff Cleveland
I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service possible and motivated by the personal relationships I develop through my work.

Jeffrey Cleveland

Managing Director

Chicago

Cyril d'Assigny
I cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with clients by providing them with select opportunities that match their objectives, optimizing time and the chances of project success.

Cyril d’Assigny

Managing Director

Paris

It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.

Dirk Damegger

Managing Director & Co-head of Consumer, Europe

Frankfurt

Tosh Dhanalal
As an entrepreneur at heart, I position my clients to achieve exceptional outcomes through a hands-on and high-energy approach.

Tosh Dhanalal

Managing Director

Los Angeles

John Hamilton
I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

David Houser

Managing Director

Chicago

The consumer sector is full of tangible innovation. I love experiencing the products and services of the businesses we work with and learning about how they became leaders in their fields.

Harry Kalmanowicz

Managing Director

London

I have a hands-on approach and bring energy, creativity and passion to every client transaction.

Eddie Krule

Managing Director

Chicago

My approach to navigating clients toward success is to listen and deeply understand their needs and objectives, and provide tailored solutions to achieve their goals.

Dominique Lecendreux

Managing Director | CEO France

Paris

Gaurav Marathe
The opportunity to advise accomplished business professionals and be part of their growth story and value creation is what keeps me inspired to work in this industry

Gaurav Marathe

Managing Director | CEO India

Mumbai

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