Private investment firm Littlejohn is cashing out of The Hiller Companies after a rapid expansion sprint that turned the fire‑ and life‑safety specialist into a more geographically diverse player. Hiller is being sold to Wind Point Partners, according to a report by PEHub.
The Greenwich, Connecticut‑based private investment firm said in a press release that it has agreed to sell Hiller, though financial terms weren’t disclosed. The deal comes more than three years after Littlejohn bought the company in September 2022 and backed what both sides describe as a “transformational” growth strategy.
A Three-Year Buildout
During that stretch, Hiller expanded its footprint, bolstered its leadership ranks, increased its mix of recurring service revenue, and completed more than 20 acquisitions — a pace that helped reshape the business.
CEO Santiago Perez called Littlejohn an “outstanding partner,” saying the firm invested heavily in people and systems while allowing Hiller to maintain its culture and customer‑first approach. He added that the company is now positioned to build on a strong foundation as it moves into its next phase.
Littlejohn managing director Brian Michaud said Hiller reflects the firm’s approach of backing strong companies in its core sectors and working with management teams to accelerate value creation.
The sale remains subject to standard regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Baird and Harris Williams advised Littlejohn on the transaction, while Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher served as legal counsel.
Littlejohn has approximately $8.7 billion in assets under management. The Connecticut-based investment firm focuses on private equity and debt investments in growing middle-market industrial and services companies.
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