Company: HLI
Filing Date: 2025-07-25
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001302215-25-000084
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Company: HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-07-25
Form: DEF 14A
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 senior executives responsible for strategic planning, client relations and business development, and he managed the firm in conjunction with the other three members of the Office of the Executives. Mr. Adelson also previously served as the Global Co‑Head of Corporate Finance. His practice embraced all aspects of corporate finance, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and the issuance of debt and equity capital. He has served on the board of directors for various public and private companies. Mr. Adelson completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California and earned his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Mr. Adelson was chosen to be on our board of directors because of his long career in the financial services industry, and because he possesses particular knowledge and experience in strategic planning and board practices of other corporations. Mr. Adelson has been with Houlihan Lokey for more than 38 years.

Scott L. Beiser serves as one of our Co-Chairmen and has served on our board of directors since 1991. His responsibilities include working with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and organizational development to position the firm for future growth. He previously served as our Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to June 2024. His responsibilities as CEO included overall management of Houlihan Lokey’s global operations in conjunction with the other members of the Office of the Executives, identifying and developing new strategic opportunities, and pursuing and managing new and existing client relationships. Mr. Beiser previously led Houlihan Lokey’s Infrastructure Services and Materials practice and has specialized expertise in investment banking services for engineering and construction businesses, including ownership and management transition programs, corporate acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged recapitalizations, and ESOP transactions. Mr. Beiser earned both a B.S. and an M.S. in Finance from the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge. Mr. Beiser was chosen to be on our board of directors because of his leadership in our development and growth, and his particular knowledge and experience in strategic planning and leadership of complex organizations. Mr. Beiser has been with Houlihan Lokey for more than 41 years.

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Irwin N. Gold serves as one of our Co-Chairmen and, since 2013, has served as the Chairman of our board of directors. He has served on our board of directors since 1994. Mr. Gold is one of Houlihan Lokey’s senior executives