Houlihan Lokey (HLI) announced two strategic transactions. The firm has signed an agreement to secure a controlling interest in Audere Partners, a French corporate finance firm currently operating under the Natixis Partners brand. Additionally, Houlihan Lokey has acquired the real estate capital advisory business of Mellum Capital, with operations in Munich and London. This follows the firm’s recent expansion into infrastructure debt advisory in the region, further expanding the range of clients the firm can support across the capital structure. Following this transaction, which will add more than 50 new finance professionals to Houlihan Lokey, the firm’s French team will number around 80 in total. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. Upon closing, Audere Partners will be integrated into Houlihan Lokey and operate under the Houlihan Lokey brand.
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