Harper + Scott
Hilco Corporate Finance (“HCF”) served as the exclusive investment banker to Harper + Scott (or the “Company”) in its sale to Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (“BDA”), completed on September 5th, 2025.
Harper + Scott is a New York-based creative branded merchandise agency that serves large brands such as Sephora, Diageo, Figma, L’Oreal and Delta Air Lines in bringing custom products and experiences to life. A Certified B Corp organization, Harper + Scott partners with the world’s best brands to design, produce, and deliver high quality, sustainable branded merchandise that bolster brand awareness and drive authentic customer experiences at every touch.
The acquisition of Harper + Scott by BDA is designed to merge Harper + Scott’s strengths in creative, bespoke merchandise design and premium client service with BDA’s extensive global scale, sourcing, logistics, and infrastructure capabilities. This combination allows the newly integrated organization to deliver fully end-to-end solutions—from concept and design through production and distribution—at a larger scale. As part of the deal, Harper + Scott will retain its brand identity within the BDA group, expanding BDA’s creative footprint in New York through a new showroom. Additionally, Harper + Scott’s founders, Michael Scott Cohen and Jon Alagem, will join BDA’s leadership team to ensure continuity and preserve the Company’s creative culture
Hilco Corporate Finance, an investment banking and financial advisory firm affiliated with Hilco Global, provides unmatched creativity and relentless support to its clients. HCF’s seasoned team of professionals provide M&A Advisory, Capital Advisory, and Special Situations/Restructuring Advisory across a range of industries, including Consumer, Retail, Industrials, Business Services, Metals and Mining, Automotive, and Oil & Gas. HCF is a registered broker dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, visit www.hilcoglobal.com.
