In early January, Houlihan Lokey closed the acquisition of the real estate advisory business of Mellum Capital, which management said bolsters Capital Solutions capabilities. Audere Partners agreement: Houlihan Lokey announced an agreement for a controlling interest in Audere Partners, a French corporate finance firm. Houlihan Lokey ended the quarter with approximately $1.2 billion of cash and investments. About Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI)Houlihan Lokey, Inc is a global investment bank and financial services firm founded in 1972 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Since its founding, Houlihan Lokey has grown to serve corporations, financial sponsors, and government entities worldwide, providing expertise in complex and high-stakes engagements.