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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Environmental Services Sector Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the environmental services sector.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Considerations for the Food and Beverage Industry Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the food and beverage industry.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Entertainment Industry Market Update

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Entertainment Industry Spring 2020 Market Overview.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Key Valuation Issues in Distressed Credit

A coronavirus-triggered economic downturn could lead to many performing loans to become distressed, especially for highly-leveraged companies.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Liquidity Could Be Your Best Asset During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Top Considerations for Your Management Teams and Boards

Last week, a Houlihan Lokey team helped a premier corporate client raise a significant amount of additional debt capital in order to be better prepared during the coming months.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Restaurant Industry Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Payments Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of the virus on the payments industry.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Global Industrials Group Guidelines and Checklist Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey Global Industrials Group is pleased to maintain an open line of communication and speak to you regarding your businesses and the current economic climate.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

UK, Dutch, and German Government Crisis Funding Initiatives

Please see a brief note prepared by our European Capital Markets team in relation to the UK, Dutch, and German government crisis funding initiatives.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Human Capital Management Newsletters

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the HCM industry.

Food and Beverage – COVID-19

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Considerations for the Food and Beverage Industry Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the food and beverage industry.

Entertainment Industry Market Update – Spring 2020

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Entertainment Industry Market Update

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Entertainment Industry Spring 2020 Market Overview.

Environmental Services Sector Update – COVID-19

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Environmental Services Sector Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the environmental services sector.

Key Valuation Issues in Distressed Credit

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Key Valuation Issues in Distressed Credit

A coronavirus-triggered economic downturn could lead to many performing loans to become distressed, especially for highly-leveraged companies.

Liquidity Could Be Your Best Asset During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Liquidity Could Be Your Best Asset During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Top Considerations for Your Management Teams and Boards

Last week, a Houlihan Lokey team helped a premier corporate client raise a significant amount of additional debt capital in order to be better prepared during the coming months.

Restaurant Industry Update – COVID-19

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Restaurant Industry Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry.

Payments Market Update – COVID-19

Monday, March 23, 2020

Payments Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of the virus on the payments industry.

Industrials Group Guidelines and Checklist COVID-19

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Global Industrials Group Guidelines and Checklist Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey Global Industrials Group is pleased to maintain an open line of communication and speak to you regarding your businesses and the current economic climate.

UK, Dutch, and German Government Crisis Funding Initiatives

Sunday, March 22, 2020

UK, Dutch, and German Government Crisis Funding Initiatives

Please see a brief note prepared by our European Capital Markets team in relation to the UK, Dutch, and German government crisis funding initiatives.

Human Capital Management Industry Update – COVID-19

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Human Capital Management Newsletters

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the HCM industry.

Libor Transition Insights

Thursday, March 19, 2020

LIBOR Transition Insights

IBOR cessation is the largest voluntary market structure change ever in the fixed income world. This library provides views and solutions relevant to the wide variety of challenges, risks, and opportunities concerning the LIBOR transition.

COVID-19 Impact on the Valuation of Structured Products

Thursday, March 19, 2020

The Coronavirus Impact on the Valuation of Structured Products

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the Valuation of Structured Products.

Transportation and Logistics Industry Update – COVID-19

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Transportation and Logistics Quarterly Newsletters

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the transportation and logistics industry.

Marketing Services Industry Update – March 2020

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Marketing Services Industry Updates

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the Marketing Services industry.

Facility Services Industry Update – COVID-19 - Featured

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Facility Services Industry Updates

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the Facility Services industry.

COVID-19 Impact on Impairment

Monday, March 16, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Impairment: Top Considerations for Businesses

As a result of the continued downturn in global market conditions and the general business environment, impairment considerations may become an area of concern for many companies.

Chemicals Update – Year End 2019

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Chemicals Industry Updates

We are pleased to present our quarterly Chemicals industry updates, which include relevant news stories, recent M&A transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and other industry insights to help you stay ahead in this evolving industry.

COVID-19 Impact on Valuation

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Houlihan Lokey Valuation Alert: Spotlight on Coronavirus

Over the course of a week, global debt and equity markets caught the financial equivalentof the coronavirus. The magnitude and speed of these declines have posed a number ofchallenges for many fund managers tasked with valuing their funds’ illiquid holdings.

Power and Utilities Market Snapshot – Q4 2019

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Power and Utilities Market Snapshot

Houlihan Lokey’s quarterly Power & Utilities Newsletter provides relevant news, recent M&A transaction announcements, and other industry insights to help you stay ahead in the evolving Power & Utilities industry.

2020 Automotive Aftermarket Market Update

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Automotive Aftermarket Market Update

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its 2020 Automotive Aftermarket Market Update.

Perspectives on Construction – Q1 2020

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Perspectives on Construction and Real Estate Tech

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Construction & Real Estate Tech Market Update.

Direct Lending Update – Winter 2019

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Direct Lending Update

Our quarterly Direct Lending Update includes key trends for over 80 business development companies (BDCs) to help you stay ahead in this constantly evolving industry.

Human Capital Management Industry Updates – 2019 Overview

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Human Capital Management Industry Updates

Houlihan Lokey’s Technology, Media & Telecom Group is pleased to present an industry overview that includes insights, news, transaction announcements, and public market perspectives on the evolving human capital management landscape.

Insurance Technology – Q4 2019 Market Update

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Insurance Technology Market Updates

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Insurance Technology Market Updates.

Packaging and Processing Machinery Newsletters

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Packaging and Processing Machinery Newsletters

We have included important news stories, transaction announcements, public trading comparables, and industry insights to help you stay ahead in our dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

Video: Houlihan Lokey’s Playbook for a Game-Winning Drive

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Video: Houlihan Lokey’s Playbook for a Game-Winning Drive

Fund managers face many challenges throughout the lifecycle of their funds when trying to reach their ultimate goal of maximizing investment returns.

Specialty Finance Market Update – Fall 2019

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Specialty Finance Market Updates

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Specialty Finance Market Updates. We have included select recent transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and industry insights to help you stay ahead in our dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

Optimising Risk-Adjusted Returns From Investing in European Banks

Monday, November 18, 2019

Optimising Risk-Adjusted Returns From Investing in European Banks

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present this piece on investment opportunities that exist in an industry-wide upgrade of European banks.

Registered Investment Advisory – Industry Update

Friday, November 15, 2019

Registered Investment Advisory – Industry Update Winter 2019

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Registered Investment Advisory Industry Update for Winter 2019.

Metals and Engineered Materials - 2019 Fall Market Update

Friday, November 8, 2019

Metals and Engineered Materials – 2019 Fall Market Update

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Metals and Engineered Materials Update for the 2H 2019 period.

Continued Momentum in the Wealth and Pensions Sectors

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Strong Momentum in the Wealth and Pension Sectors

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to share select recent accomplishments in the wealth and pension industry, a core focus for the financial services team.

What’s the Fastest Growing Investment Bank in Europe

Friday, October 11, 2019

What’s the Fastest Growing Investment Bank in Europe?

Over the past four years, Houlihan Lokey has been growing all over the world.

Interval Funds: On the Rise Again

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Interval Funds: On the Rise Again

Alternative investment managers are continually looking for new ideas and strategies to meet investors' insatiable appetite for returns.

Industrial Services Industry Update – Summer 2019

Monday, September 16, 2019

Industrial Services Industry Update

Houlihan Lokey's Business Services Group is pleased to share an industry update that includes news stories, transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and insights on the dynamic industrial services industry.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Emerging Brands: Building Your Brand the Right Way

The $378 billion U.S. food industry is experiencing significant disruption. Shifting economic cycles, growth of private-label brands, changing family structures and demographics, and evolving tastes and preferences have all rewritten the rules on where growth is coming from.

The Pet Industry’s Ever-Changing Course

Monday, September 9, 2019

New Dynamics Shaping the Market: The Pet Industry’s Ever-Changing Course

New, far-reaching trends in consumer behaviors are bringing about a myriad of changes in the pet industry at a pace never seen before.

Current Expected Credit Losses: Preparing for the New Standard

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Current Expected Credit Losses: Preparing for the New Standard

Houlihan Lokey's Accounting and Financial Reporting Advisory team is pleased to share an overview of the recent accounting standard Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) and the impact it will have on our clients with specialty finance platforms.

Training and Education Industry Update - Summer 2019

Friday, August 9, 2019

Training and Education Newsletters

We have included important news stories, transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and industry insights to help you stay ahead in our dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

Perspectives on the Unified Communications and Collaboration Sector

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Perspectives on the Unified Communications and Collaboration Sector

We have included important industry trends, transaction announcements, and valuation perspectives in unified communications and collaboration.

Podcast Industry Goes Mainstream – 2019 Summer Market Update

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Podcast Industry Goes Mainstream – 2019 Summer Market Update

We expect activity to remain high for the foreseeable future as the sector continues its rapid growth trajectory and the key players refine their strategic goals.

Litigation Finance: The Emergence of an Institutional Asset Class

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Litigation Finance: The Emergence of an Institutional Asset Class

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to share with you an overview of Litigation Finance.

A CEO's Guide to Capital Markets Fintech M&A – Summer 2019

Monday, July 1, 2019

A CEO's Guide to Capital Markets Fintech M&A – Summer 2019

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to release its Summer 2019 CEO’s Guide to Capital Markets Fintech M&A.

Out-of-Home Industry

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Out-of-Home Industry: Entertainment, Experiences, and Engagement

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to share with you an overview of our Out-of-Home Entertainment practice—within the Technology, Media & Telecom Group—featuring entertainment, advertising, and events.

Show Me the Money – European-Bank NPLs

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Show Me the Money – European Bank NPLs (Non-Performing Loans)

Houlihan Lokey discusses the factors impacting the forward-looking valuation of NPLs, the components required for implementing a successful and resilient deleveraging program, and the key ingredients for forging an ecosystem that prioritizes standardization and resilience to macro stress.

Oil & Gas Industry Updates – Q1 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Oil & Gas Industry Updates

We are pleased to present our quarterly Oil & Gas industry updates, which include an overview of the oil & gas industry, commodity pricing, public capital markets, M&A, A&D, and financing activity along with key data to help you stay ahead in the dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

Key Success Factors to GP-Led Fund Restructuring

Monday, May 13, 2019

Key Success Factors to GP-Led Fund Restructuring

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to share with you an overview of GP-led fund restructurings.

THE REVU - Investing in the Boomer Room 2019

Monday, April 22, 2019

The REVU: Real Estate Valuation Update

The REVU: Real Estate Valuation Update features the latest market trends, industry insights, and recent Houlihan Lokey case studies to help you stay ahead in our dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

Data Infrastructure and Analytics Insights – April 2019

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Data Infrastructure and Analytics Insights – April 2019

We have included important industry insights, news, transaction announcements, and a public markets overview to help you stay ahead in our rapidly evolving sector.

Infrastructure Software Insights – April 2019

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Infrastructure Software Insights – April 2019

We have included important industry trends, transaction announcements, and valuation perspectives in infrastructure software.

Cloud Services Insights – March-2019

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Cloud Services Insights – March 2019

We have included important industry insights, news, transaction announcements, and a public markets overview to help you stay ahead in our rapidly evolving sector.

Healthcare Technology Market Update – Winter 2019

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Healthcare Technology Market Update – Winter 2019

We have included important news stories, transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and industry insights to help you stay ahead in our dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

En Primeur: A Guide to First-Time Fundraising

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

En Primeur: A Guide to First-Time Fundraising

Houlihan Lokey's Private Funds Group is pleased to share with you the enclosed report in which we discuss new firm and fund formation guidelines for private market emerging managers.

At a Crossroads: Government Services 2018 Year in Review

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

At a Crossroads: Government Services 2018 Year in Review

Houlihan Lokey's Government Services practice is pleased to share with you the enclosed report, in which we discuss our 2018 year in review and key market dynamics likely to impact the M&A market in 2019.

2016-2017 Going Private Transaction Study

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Going Private Transaction Study

The Houlihan Lokey annual Going Private Transaction Study summarizes going-private transactions announced in a specified calendar year.

Transaction Termination Fee Study 2017

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Transaction Termination Fee Study

The Houlihan Lokey annual Transaction Termination Fee study summarizes key termination fee metrics for M&A transactions.

Purchase Price Allocation Study 2017

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Purchase Price Allocation Study

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to share with you its annual Purchase Price Allocation Study, one of the largest, most detailed investigations of its kind.

Houlihan Lokey’s Fund Advisory Institute

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Video: Houlihan Lokey’s Fund Advisory Institute

Houlihan Lokey’s Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services practice is a one-stop shop for general partner solutions.

A CEO's Guide to The Data & Analytics Sector – November-2018

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

A CEO's Guide to The Data & Analytics Sector – November 2018

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to release its November 2018 Data & Analytics Insights.

Direct Lending Update – The Evolving BDC Environment Under-2:1 Leverage

Monday, October 15, 2018

Direct Lending Update – The Evolving BDC Environment Under 2:1 Leverage

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present insights on how the passage of the BDC Bill in March 2018 will impact BDC fee structures, how BDC portfolios will change, which BDCs have taken action to increase leverage, and why third-party valuation is increasingly important in a 2:1 environment.

Modifying Your Due Diligence Approach as a Result of the New Revenue Recognition Standard

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Modifying Your Due Diligence Approach as a Result of the New Revenue Recognition Standard

The new revenue recognition rules have been in effect for public companies throughout 2018, and the impacts on revenue, income, and EBITDA for certain companies and industries are now transparent, giving a leg up for sponsors and private companies to better assess the impacts on their deals.

Innovation in Fixed Indexed Annuities: A Catalyst for Disruption in the Retirement Market - Featured

Monday, September 17, 2018

Innovation in Fixed Indexed Annuities: A Catalyst for Disruption in the Retirement Market

Houlihan Lokey's Financial Institutions Group is pleased to share with you an overview of the FIA market.

The Role of Financial Opinions in Managing Fund Conflicts - Featured

Thursday, July 19, 2018

The Role of Financial Opinions in Managing Fund Conflicts

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present insights on the role of financial opinions in managing fund conflicts.

A CEO's Guide to the Changing Face of the Credit Information Sector – July 2018 - Featured

Friday, July 13, 2018

A CEO's Guide to the Changing Face of the Credit Information Sector – July 2018

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to share its Data & Analytics Insights piece in which we focus on the factors driving M&A activity in the credit information sector, including a high-level overview of M&A activity in the sector between 2011 and 2017 and commentary on the key industry trends influencing the market.

Portfolio Acquisition and Divestiture Services - Featured

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Portfolio Acquisition & Divestiture Services

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present insights on how to maximize returns and use resources effectively in portfolio transactions.

European Fairness Opinions - Featured

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

European Fairness Opinions

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present insights on the importance of European fairness opinions and the growing demand for transparency and independence.

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