Houlihan Lokey, Inc., a global investment bank, is attracting attention due to UBS's increasing stake in the company.

Houlihan Lokey specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation consulting.

The company operates through three main segments: Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, and Financial & Valuation Advisory.

The Corporate Finance segment provides comprehensive financial advisory services, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and capital market offerings.

The Financial Restructuring segment offers guidance on recapitalization and deleveraging transactions to debtors, creditors, and other stakeholders, both through bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court mechanisms.

This segment also advises on distressed mergers and acquisitions and related capital market activities.

The Financial & Valuation Advisory segment provides asset valuations, including those for illiquid businesses, debt and equity securities, and intellectual property.

The company is known for its technology-focused valuation and analysis services, which enhance its offerings in the competitive financial landscape.

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