houlihan lokey (nyse: hli) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, valuation, financial restructuring, and strategic consulting. the firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the united states, europe, and the asia-pacific region. independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of our commitment to client success across our advisory services. houlihan lokey is ranked as the no. 1 m&a advisor for u.s. transactions under $5 billion, the no. 1 m&a fairness opinion advisor for u.s. transactions over the past 10 years, and the no. 1 global restructuring advisor, according to thomson reuters. for more information, please visit www.hl.com.