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Houlihan Lokey Broadens Software Coverage Capabilities With Senior Hires in Technology Group

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Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) expands its software coverage capabilities by hiring Ryan Lund as Co-Head of U.S. Technology and Global Co-Head of Software, along with Vikram Kaushik and Ted Sullivan. The move aims to strengthen the software team and enhance advisory services for technology companies amidst rapid industry changes.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) espande le sue capacità di copertura del software assumendo Ryan Lund come Co-Responsabile della Tecnologia negli USA e Co-Responsabile Globale del Software, insieme a Vikram Kaushik e Ted Sullivan. L'obiettivo di questa mossa è di rafforzare il team del software e migliorare i servizi di consulenza per le aziende tecnologiche in un contesto di rapidi cambiamenti del settore.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) expande sus capacidades en el sector del software contratando a Ryan Lund como Co-Director de Tecnología en EE.UU. y Co-Director Global de Software, junto con Vikram Kaushik y Ted Sullivan. El movimiento busca fortalecer el equipo de software y mejorar los servicios de asesoramiento para empresas tecnológicas en medio de cambios rápidos en la industria.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI)가 라이언 룬드를 미국 기술 공동 책임자 및 소프트웨어 글로벌 공동 책임자로, 또한 비크람 카우시크와 테드 설리번을 영입하면서 소프트웨어 커버리지 역량을 확장합니다. 이번 조치는 소프트웨어 팀을 강화하고 급변하는 산업 환경 속에서 기술 회사들을 위한 자문 서비스를 향상시키려는 목적입니다.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) élargit ses capacités de couverture logicielle en recrutant Ryan Lund comme Co-Responsable de la Technologie aux États-Unis et Co-Responsable Global du Logiciel, avec Vikram Kaushik et Ted Sullivan. Cette initiative vise à renforcer l'équipe du logiciel et à améliorer les services de conseil pour les entreprises technologiques face à des changements rapides dans l'industrie.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) erweitert seine Software-Abdeckungskompetenzen durch die Einstellung von Ryan Lund als Co-Leiter für US-Technologie und globalen Co-Leiter für Software, zusammen mit Vikram Kaushik und Ted Sullivan. Das Ziel dieser Maßnahme ist es, das Softwareteam zu stärken und die Beratungsdienste für Technologieunternehmen angesichts schneller Branchenveränderungen zu verbessern.
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Ryan Lund Joins as Co-Head of U.S. Technology and Global Co-Head of Software; Vikram Kaushik and Ted Sullivan Join to Further Bolster Software Team

MIAMI & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Ryan Lund has joined the firm’s global Technology Group as a Managing Director. Mr. Lund has been appointed Co-Head of U.S. Technology alongside John Lambros and Jason Hill and Global Co-Head of Software with Sascha Pfeiffer. He is based in Miami.

Mr. Lund joins from UBS, where he was a Managing Director and Global Head of Software Investment Banking. Prior to UBS, Mr. Lund was Global Head of Software for RBC Capital Markets and spent more than 20 years at Raymond James where he most recently co-led the enterprise software investment banking team. Since 1999, Mr. Lund has advised on more than 100 M&A, public capital markets, and private capital transactions for software companies.

“Ryan has an outstanding track record in sellside advisory for some of the world’s leading technology companies and private equity firms. His deep expertise in the software domain will only further bolster our best-in-class team, and he will be a tremendous resource for our clients at a time when emerging technological advancements are precipitating rapid changes in software,” said Phil Adams, Managing Director and Head of Global Technology at Houlihan Lokey. “Ryan’s robust domain knowledge and experience in navigating extremely complex transactions in tech will be hugely additive to our team and our clients, and his leadership and client-centric approach represent an excellent cultural fit with Houlihan Lokey. We are thrilled he is joining us.”

In addition to Mr. Lund, Vikram Kaushik and Ted Sullivan also have joined Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group as directors to further strengthen the software practice. Mr. Kaushik and Mr. Sullivan both join from UBS, where they were executive directors in the Technology Investment Banking Group, primarily focused on enterprise software. Both officers also have held roles in RBC Capital Markets’ Technology Group. They are based in New York.

“The software sector continues to change rapidly as enterprises adopt artificial intelligence and other ascendant technologies. Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group, the largest and most prolific global entity of its kind in investment banking, is uniquely positioned to provide highly specialized, subsector-specific advisory services, particularly to those that are in the middle market and focused on enterprise use cases and who are navigating the opportunities that this fast-changing industry landscape brings,” said Mr. Lund. “It’s an exciting prospect to join Houlihan Lokey’s growing team at this time, and we are looking forward to capitalizing on the growing momentum in the market.”

With more than 170 financial professionals worldwide, Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group has earned a global reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. Its clients range from early-stage businesses and midsized companies to large, publicly traded corporations. In 2023, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for all global technology transactions, with 89 deals, according to LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).

About Houlihan Lokey

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past nine consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past ten consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).

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FAQ

Who joined Houlihan Lokey as Co-Head of U.S. Technology and Global Co-Head of Software?

Ryan Lund joined as Co-Head of U.S. Technology and Global Co-Head of Software.

Where is Ryan Lund based?

Ryan Lund is based in Miami.

What is the background of Ryan Lund?

Ryan Lund was previously a Managing Director and Global Head of Software Investment Banking at UBS, Global Head of Software for RBC Capital Markets, and co-led the enterprise software investment banking team at Raymond James.

Who are Vikram Kaushik and Ted Sullivan?

Vikram Kaushik and Ted Sullivan have joined Houlihan Lokey's Technology Group as directors to strengthen the software practice.

Where are Vikram Kaushik and Ted Sullivan based?

Vikram Kaushik and Ted Sullivan are based in New York.

What expertise does Ryan Lund bring to Houlihan Lokey?

Ryan Lund has advised on over 100 M&A, public capital markets, and private capital transactions for software companies since 1999, with deep expertise in the software domain.

Why is the software sector changing rapidly according to Ryan Lund?

The software sector is rapidly changing as enterprises adopt artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, creating opportunities for specialized advisory services.

What is the global reputation of Houlihan Lokey's Technology Group?

Houlihan Lokey's Technology Group has earned a global reputation for superior service and outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services.

How was Houlihan Lokey ranked in 2023 for global technology transactions?

In 2023, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for all global technology transactions with 89 deals, according to LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).

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houlihan lokey (nyse: hli) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, valuation, financial restructuring, and strategic consulting. the firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the united states, europe, and the asia-pacific region. independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of our commitment to client success across our advisory services. houlihan lokey is ranked as the no. 1 m&a advisor for u.s. transactions under $5 billion, the no. 1 m&a fairness opinion advisor for u.s. transactions over the past 10 years, and the no. 1 global restructuring advisor, according to thomson reuters. for more information, please visit www.hl.com.