Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank founded in 1972 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Over the decades, the firm has built a reputation for providing independent advisory services across mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and financial restructuring. Its client base spans corporations, financial sponsors, and government entities, reflecting the firm’s ability to tackle complex transactions and strategic challenges in a wide range of industries.
The firm’s core business activities include M&A advisory, where it assists clients with buy‐side and sell‐side mandates, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. In addition, Houlihan Lokey’s capital markets advisory team supports equity and debt financing, helping organizations structure and execute public and private offerings. The financial restructuring group is particularly well‐known for advising companies and creditors on reorganizations, recapitalizations, and distressed asset sales.
Beyond traditional investment banking, Houlihan Lokey offers valuation and fairness opinion services, providing independent assessments for transaction structuring, financial reporting, and litigation support. The firm also delivers financial risk management solutions, leveraging quantitative analysis to help clients mitigate exposure to market, credit, and operational risks. Its industry expertise covers technology, energy, healthcare, financial institutions, real estate, and more, ensuring tailored advice in diverse market environments.
With a presence in more than 20 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Houlihan Lokey serves clients on a truly global scale. The firm is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Scott G. Beiser, who guides its strategic vision and growth initiatives. Under his leadership, the company continues to expand its international footprint and enhance its service offerings, cementing its status as a trusted advisor in the global financial markets.
