Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI) director Robert Schriesheim to leave board in 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. reported that director Robert A. Schriesheim has informed the company that he does not intend to stand for reelection to the board when his current term ends at the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Schriesheim has served as a director of Houlihan Lokey since July 2015. The notice provides advance transparency about future board composition but does not indicate any disagreement with the company or its policies.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

January 24, 2026

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		001-37537		95-2770395
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10250 Constellation Blvd.

5th Floor

Los Angeles, California 90067

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

310-553-8871

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001		HLI		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐    

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)  On January 24, 2026, director Robert A. Schriesheim, who has served as a director of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (the “Company”) since July 2015, informed the Company that he does not intend to stand for reelection when his term expires at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC.
By:		/s/ J. Lindsey Alley
Name:		J. Lindsey Alley
Title:		Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 29, 2026

FAQ

What board change did Houlihan Lokey (HLI) announce in this 8-K?

Houlihan Lokey announced that director Robert A. Schriesheim informed the company he will not stand for reelection when his current term ends at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Who is the Houlihan Lokey director stepping down in 2027?

The director is Robert A. Schriesheim. He has served on Houlihan Lokey’s board since July 2015 and has notified the company he does not plan to seek reelection at the 2027 Annual Meeting.

When will Robert A. Schriesheim leave the Houlihan Lokey board?

Robert A. Schriesheim plans to leave the Houlihan Lokey board when his current term expires at the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, after choosing not to stand for reelection at that meeting.

How long has Robert A. Schriesheim served on Houlihan Lokey’s board?

Robert A. Schriesheim has served as a director of Houlihan Lokey since July 2015. His current term will continue until the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, when he plans to step down from the board.

Does the filing mention any disagreement behind the Houlihan Lokey director’s decision?

The disclosure simply states that Robert A. Schriesheim informed Houlihan Lokey he will not stand for reelection in 2027. It does not mention any disagreement or dispute related to his decision in the text provided.