Deal Flow Remaining Resilient: Houlihan Lokey's CEO Update
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In the face of Trump tariff turbulence, Scott Adelson, Houlihan Lokey's big boss, declared that deal flow's maintaining its grit. Surprisingly, pitching and deal-making activities have continued at a regular tempo, showing no signs of slowing down.
Paul Clarke, Thu, May 08, 2025, 06:07 AM
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According to our digging, deal flow's proving its sturdiness in the midst of Trump tariff volatility at Houlihan Lokey. As per Adelson, pipeline transactions are strong and thriving, with deal velocity and throughput continuing to soar[1][2]. This robust momentum indicates that despite market commotion, investment banking at Houlihan Lokey remains on track.
To add a cherry on top, Houlihan Lokey boasts financial growth and record-breaking revenues for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, showcasing a stellar performance in the investment banking sector[4]. Even amidst the volatility, the company's knack for weathering the storm highlights a positive prospect for their ongoing operations.
That said, the broader market sentiments might teeter on the edgy side due to lingering tariff-induced volatility and other economic factors[2][3]. Still, it's heartening to see that Houlihan Lokey's managing to sustain deal flow during this tumultuous phase.
Within the tumultuous Trump tariff environment, deal flow at Houlihan Lokey demonstrates resilience, underscoring the continued flow of trading and investing activities that support the business. Remarkably, the continued health of finance and the success of investment banking at Houlihan Lokey are evident in the robust pipeline transactions, soaring deal velocity, and thriving throughput, as reported by Adelson [1][2].
