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Houlihan Lokey hires deal maker Steven Tishman to head global M&A group

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The Wall Street Journal writes, "Mr. Tishman, who most recently was co-head of U.S. M&A at Rothschild, underscores Houlihan Lokey's drive to push into the upper echelon of deal making."

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HOULIHAN LOKEY FURTHER EXPANDS ITS TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES PRACTICE

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NEW YORK – January 24, 2012—Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, today announced that Sean Windsor has joined the firm as a Director in the New York office and is the latest hire into the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice as part of its ongoing global expansion.

Mr. Windsor has more than 25 years of experience providing financial and operating transaction support and due diligence services to private equity firms, corporations, and financial institutions in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other transactions. He was previously a senior managing director in FTI Consulting’s Transaction Services practice. Prior to that, he was a director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in their Transaction Services practice. In addition, during his career, Mr. Windsor has been an investment banker, an accounting manager in private industry and an auditor.

Commenting on the hire, Sam W. Clark, IV, Managing Director and Global Head of Houlihan Lokey’s TAS practice said, “Sean is a seasoned advisor with an extensive background in due diligence, identifying value drivers, and helping resolve potential obstacles critical to investment decisions. We are pleased to add him to our team as we continue to bolster our capabilities in this area.”

Mr. Windsor added, “Houlihan Lokey offers transaction advisory services from a unique platform and I’ve been extremely impressed with the rapid growth of their financial and tax due diligence practice over the past few years. I look forward to contributing to their continued expansion while helping a growing roster of clients to execute more successful acquisitions and investments.”

Houlihan Lokey’s recent senior hires into TAS include Jerry Schwartzman, who joined the firm from Duff & Phelps in June 2011 as a Director in the New York office and Head of M&A Tax Due Diligence Services as well as Andrew Deren and Bryan Walker who joined the practice in 2011 as Senior Vice Presidents in the Chicago and Washington, D.C. offices, respectively.

Keeping Busy: Houlihan Lokey Receives 2011 IFR Award Restructuring Adviser of the Year

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International Financing Review writes, “Houlihan Lokey stayed busy during a lull in the restructuring cycle by focusing on distressed areas such as real estate and leisure, winning mandates from debtors as well as traditional creditor clients.”

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Director Manuel-Martínez Fidalgo Recognized by Financial News in 40 Under 40 List

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Houlihan Lokey Director Manuel-Martínez Fidalgo was included in Financial News list of 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Investment Banking.

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Steven Tishman Joins Houlihan Lokey as Global Head of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group

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NEW YORK – January 10, 2012 – Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, announced today that Steven Tishman has joined as Global Head of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. Mr. Tishman, formerly with Rothschild, Inc., will help spearhead Houlihan Lokey’s ongoing domestic and international expansion in Corporate Finance.

Mr. Tishman brings more than 25 years of experience to the position, including the past nine years as co-head of U.S. M&A at Rothschild. Prior to that, he held senior-level roles at Robertson Stephens, Inc., and Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.

“Steven is clearly a seasoned investment banker who brings a strong set of M&A skills to our growing Corporate Finance business,” said Robert Hotz, Senior Managing Director and Co-Chairman of Houlihan Lokey. “He has a tremendous board-room presence and will serve our clients well as we continue to integrate and expand our domestic and global operations.”

Houlihan Lokey, a leading M&A advisor across numerous industries, launched its international expansion a decade ago in London, and has since established offices in Paris, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Beijing. Since 2009, the firm has added more than 30 senior-level bankers to its domestic and international offices.

“Given the increasingly global nature of the M&A business, I am excited to join Houlihan Lokey’s strong international franchise,” Mr. Tishman said. “As we head into a new year, I look forward to ensuring that our clients continue to receive the full range of expertise and high-quality independent advice that they have come to expect from Houlihan Lokey over the past 40 years.”

Mr. Tishman holds an MBA in finance and an M.S. in accounting from New York University’s Graduate School of Business Administration, and an A.B. in history from Princeton University. He is a board member of Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. and previously served on the boards of Nautica, Claire’s Stores, and Odimo.

Houlihan Lokey Advisors Muse On How To Help Shipping Companies Facing Restructuring in Marine Money Magazine

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Managing Directors David Hilty, Bruce McDonald, and Director Gavin Kagan penned an article for Marine Money's January 2012 issue focusing on capital and restructuring solutions for distressed shipping companies.

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