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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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

#### SCHEDULE 14A
<div align='center'>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )</div>

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July 25, 2025

Dear Stockholder,

We cordially invite you to attend our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), at our headquarters located at 10250 Constellation Blvd., 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067.

The Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the proxy statement that follow describe the business to be conducted at the meeting.

Your vote is important. We encourage you to vote by proxy in advance of the meeting, whether or not you plan to attend the meeting.

Sincerely,

Scott J. Adelson

Chief Executive Officer

### NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
| Meeting Date: |     | Wednesday, September 17,