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Our product knowledge, industry expertise, and global reach deliver superior results

Houlihan Lokey is the trusted advisor to more top decision-makers than any other independent global investment bank. We help our clients achieve superior outcomes by providing thoughtful, caring advice while acting with honor and integrity. We are strategic in our approach to growth and are committed to creating lasting value for our shareholders.

2023 M&A Advisory Rankings—All Global Transactions
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
ADVISOR DEALS
Houlihan Lokey 352
Rothschild 349
Goldman Sachs 300
JP Morgan 300
Morgan Stanley 253
2023 Global Distressed Debt & Bankruptcy Restructuring Rankings
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
ADVISOR DEALS
Houlihan Lokey 73
PJT Partners 64
Rothschild 51
Lazard 37
Evercore Partners 27
1999–2023 Global M&A Fairness Advisory Rankings
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Announced or completed transactions.
ADVISOR DEALS
Houlihan Lokey 1,247
JP Morgan 1,035
Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business 977
UBS 884
Morgan Stanley 716

Houlihan Lokey: By the Numbers

Houlihan Lokey - No.1 Investment Bank for All Global M&A Transactions - 2023 M&A Advisory Rankings

The story of Houlihan Lokey's global growth and leadership is all in the numbers. Learn more about the firm's key facts and figures.

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Our clients hire us, and remain with us, because of the quality of our people: their intellect, their drive, and their vision.

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We strive to be leaders in our communities through our actions, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm, social justice for all, and a wide range of charitable and other community-building activities.

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Transactions

Transaction: Greenhill has been acquired by Mizuho. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Homepoint has been acquired by mr. cooper. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Odessa has received an investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Alveo, a portfolio company of Sovereign Capital Partners, has been acquired by Symphony Technology Group. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Garnett Station Partners, GSP 4.0 GP, L.P., U.S. Lower Middle-Market Multi-Unit Consumer and Business Services, $850,000,000. Exclusive Placement Agent.
Transaction: Ergon Capital, Fund V €800 million, Pan-European Lower Mid-Market Buyout. Exclusive Global Placement Agent.
Transaction: International Wire Group, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, has been acquired by Olympus Partners. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: SureWerx, a portfolio company of Riverside, has been acquired by Partners Group. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Calspan has been acquired by TransDigm Group. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Circon Environmental, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has been acquired by Covanta. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Funds managed by TPG Partners have made additional investments into Sauce Labs. Fairness Opinion.
Transaction: CVC Capital Partners with Partners Group has increased their stake in Breitling. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: Trü Frü has been acquired by Mars. Sellside Advisor.
Transaction: China Fishery Group Limited has confirmed a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization together with a parallel UK Restructuring Plan. Ad Hoc Creditor Group Advisor.
Transaction: Bausch Health has successfully completed a public offer to exchange $5.6 billion of senior unsecured notes into $3.1 billion of new secured notes. Company Advisor & Sole Deal Manager.
Transaction: Nordic Aviation Capital has confirmed a pre-arranged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, restructuring approximately $6.4 billion of debt. Secured Creditor Advisor.
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Highlights

Media Mentions Exploring the Emerging Trends in Team Sports Investing
Media Mentions The Burden of a $3 Trillion Asset Pile Sparks the Hunt for an IPO Alternative
Media Mentions ‘How Long-Term Mortgages Could Help Solve the U.K. Housing Crisis’
Media Mentions ‘Innovations Are Reshaping the Pharma Services Sector’
Media Mentions Houlihan Lokey Named ‘Mid-Market M&A Bank of the Year in EMEA’ at the GlobalCapital Equity and M&A Awards
Press Releases Houlihan Lokey Strengthens European Financial Services and Technology Team With Experienced Hire
Media Mentions ‘Increasing Appetite for GP Stakes’
Press Releases Houlihan Lokey Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Press Releases Triago Is Now Part of Houlihan Lokey
Press Releases Houlihan Lokey Healthcare Group Adds Experienced Hire
Media Mentions Are We Headed for an Uptick in Natural Gas M&A? Dan Crowley Speaks With Hart Energy on Dealmaking in Appalachia
Media Mentions ‘Now, There Are the Right Conditions for These Listings to Happen’: Daniel Klausner Discusses the Acceleration of IPO Tracks Amid Hospitable Market Conditions
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