Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is an investment banking firm that provides a range of financial services globally. The company operates through three segments: Corporate Finance (CF), Financial Restructuring (FR), and Financial and Valuation Advisory (FVA). The CF segment advises public and private institutions on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), debt and equity financings, and corporate finance transactions. The FR segment advises debtors, creditors, and other parties on recapitalizations, deleveraging, and liability management, including structuring exchange offers and plans of reorganization. The FVA segment offers valuation services for companies, debt and equity interests, and assets, as well as fairness opinions and solvency opinions related to corporate transactions.

Houlihan Lokey is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol HLI. Its financials are reported in US Dollars (USD), reflecting its primary listing in the United States. The company is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, but its stock trades on a major US exchange, making it accessible to investors in the US and international markets.

Houlihan Lokey operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within the Capital Markets industry. This classification reflects its role as an investment bank that facilitates capital raising, M&A, and financial advisory services. As a capital markets firm, it helps companies and institutions navigate complex financial transactions, including debt and equity offerings, restructurings, and valuations. The company's services are critical to the functioning of financial markets, supporting both corporate clients and financial sponsors.

Houlihan Lokey provides its investment banking services globally. While the company is headquartered in the United States, its description indicates that it operates internationally, serving clients across multiple regions. The company's three segments—Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, and Financial and Valuation Advisory—deliver services to public and private institutions worldwide. This global reach allows Houlihan Lokey to advise on cross-border M&A transactions, international restructurings, and valuations for multinational corporations.

Houlihan Lokey generates revenue through advisory fees from its three business segments. The Corporate Finance segment earns fees by advising on M&A transactions, debt and equity financings, and other corporate finance activities. The Financial Restructuring segment earns fees from advising on recapitalizations, exchange offers, liability management, and debtor-in-possession financing. The Financial and Valuation Advisory segment earns fees from providing valuation services, fairness opinions, solvency opinions, and other financial advisory services. Each segment serves a distinct client need, contributing to the company's diversified revenue stream.