Houlihan Lokey Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has announced the appointment of Bill Scheuerer as Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group, based in New York. Scheuerer joins from Lazard, where he served as Managing Director in the Capital Solutions Group for eight years, specializing in debt and equity financing transactions for private-equity-owned, family-owned, and public companies.

The hire strengthens Houlihan Lokey's global Capital Markets Group, which comprises over 100 dedicated finance professionals across 13 international offices. The group has demonstrated significant activity in 2024, raising and advising on more than $18 billion in capital across 80+ transactions. The team provides capital-raising services for various clients, including private-equity-backed portfolio companies, publicly held corporations, and privately held businesses.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has strengthened its Consumer Group by appointing Riccardo Cazzoli as Managing Director, focusing on consumer health initiatives in New York. Cazzoli brings extensive experience from Lincoln International, where he led Consumer Healthcare, managing M&A and financing transactions in OTC, VMS, medical nutrition, and personal care sectors.

Prior to this, Cazzoli held positions at Sawaya Partners and Barclays/Lehman Brothers, specializing in health and wellness sectors. The appointment aligns with Houlihan Lokey's strategy to enhance sector expertise and client service. The firm's Consumer Group, comprising nearly 130 financial professionals worldwide, maintains a strong position in global consumer transactions, ranking No. 1 for global consumer transactions under $1 billion in 2023, with 50 deals according to LSEG.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has announced it will release its third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, after NYSE trading closes. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (ET) featuring CEO Scott Adelson and CFO Lindsey Alley to discuss results and business performance.

The call will be accessible via telephone and audio webcast through the company's website. A replay will be available until February 4, 2025. Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank specializing in M&A, capital markets, financial restructuring, and advisory services. The firm holds notable positions as the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions, No. 1 M&A advisor in the U.S. for nine consecutive years, and No. 1 global restructuring advisor for ten consecutive years.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 2024 US Financial Services Conference. CEO Scott Adelson and Co-Chairman Eric Siegert, who also serves as Global Co-Head of Financial Restructuring, will engage in a fireside chat on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 1:40 p.m. EST.

The presentation will be available via live webcast in listen-only mode through the company's Investor Relations section on their website. A replay of the webcast will be archived for future access.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has appointed Brad Boggess as Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group, based in Atlanta. Boggess joins from Blackstone, where he served as Head of Asset Management for Blackstone Credit and Insurance for six years. Previously, he led private equity asset management at Hudson Advisors. The Capital Markets Group, with over 100 professionals across 12 global offices, raised and advised on more than $14 billion in capital across approximately 100 transactions with around 65 financial sponsors in 2023.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has strengthened its Technology Group with the appointment of Nana Kyei as Managing Director. Based in New York, Kyei will focus on education technology within the Software practice, working alongside the Training & Education team. He joins from Jefferies, where he served as Managing Director in the Technology Group leading education technology coverage. The firm's Technology Group, comprising over 150 financial professionals worldwide, was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for global technology transactions in 2023, completing 89 deals according to LSEG.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has acquired Prytania Solutions (PSL), a London-based provider of technology-driven valuation and analytic services. The acquisition, completed on October 29, 2024, enhances Houlihan Lokey's Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services practice with PSL's advanced machine learning technology and market-leading tools. PSL, founded in 2016, specializes in structured credit valuations and analytics, serving banking and asset management clients. The PSL team, led by Fraser Malcolm and James Wright, joins Houlihan Lokey's Structured Products Valuation Advisory team. The acquisition strengthens Houlihan Lokey's global valuation capabilities and expands its European presence.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) reported strong financial results for Q2 fiscal 2025. Revenues reached $575 million, up from $467 million in Q2 fiscal 2024. Net income increased to $94 million ($1.37 per diluted share) from $67 million ($0.99 per diluted share) year-over-year. The company saw growth across all business segments: Corporate Finance revenues up 29%, Financial Restructuring up 15%, and Financial and Valuation Advisory up 12%. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, payable December 15, 2024.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has appointed Clinton Miyazono as Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group. Miyazono brings nearly two decades of experience as an advisor and lender, previously serving as Managing Director at D.A. Davidson Equity Capital Markets. The hire strengthens the firm's credit capabilities and Chicago office presence.

The Capital Markets Group, with over 100 dedicated finance professionals across 12 global offices, raised and advised on more than $14 billion in capital across approximately 100 transactions with around 65 different financial sponsors in 2023.