13 Facts About Houlihan Lokey

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Houlihan Lokey, Inc, is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company.

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Houlihan Lokey was founded in 1972 and is headquartered at Constellation Place in Century City, Los Angeles, California.

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Houlihan Lokey was founded in Los Angeles in 1972 as a provider of general business advisory services to privately held companies.

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Houlihan Lokey opened eight offices across the U S in the 1980s and 1990s as it expanded.

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In 2002, Houlihan Lokey advised the official creditors committees in three large bankruptcies: WorldCom, Enron, and Conseco.

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Also in 2006, Houlihan Lokey agreed to merge with Orix USA, the U S corporate lending operations of ORIX Corp.

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In 2007, Houlihan Lokey expanded into Asia, opening offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

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In 2010, Houlihan Lokey bought a sizable minority stake in Avista Advisory Group, a then decade-old advisory group.

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In 2013, Houlihan Lokey expanded its Financial Institutions Group through the acquisition of Milestone Advisors.

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In 2014, Houlihan Lokey strengthened its capabilities and coverage for clients across the technology sector with the acquisition of ArchPoint Partners.

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In 2015, Houlihan Lokey acquired management consulting firm Bridge Strategy Group, digital media and entertainment focused investment bank MESA Securities, London-based consumer-focused firm McQueen Ltd.

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In January 2017, Houlihan Lokey acquired Black Stone IP, a leader in Tech+IP advisory work.

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In 2021, Houlihan Lokey acquired GCA Corporation, a top technology advisory firm.

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