Financial Banking Insights

The Future of M&A in the Post-COVID Consumer Market

Houlihan Lokey recently discussed the future of the M&A market at a webinar with Odgers Berndtson.

Hospitality Market Update

The Impact of COVID-19 After a nearly complete shutdown of the hospitality, lodging, and leisure sector, hotel owners and operators are beginning to see glimpses of recovery, but uncertainty looms large.

Monday, July 27, 2020

Videos: Insurance Round Table Series—Spotlight on COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey's Insurance team has gathered executives and experienced senior private-equity investment professionals to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Engineering, Industrial, and Infrastructure Services – Summer 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Engineering, Industrial, and Infrastructure Services Industry Update for summer 2020.

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Efficient Breach

Should a company stop performing on contracts that no longer make economic sense in a post-COVID-19 world?

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Fintech Monthly Market Update

We hope this summary of key trends and recent deal activity will serve as a valuable resource for you in navigating the uncertainties and finding opportunities presented by today's market.

Sports Industry Considerations – Summer 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its sports industry overview for summer 2020. We have included industry insights and select transaction announcements to help you stay ahead in the dynamic and constantly evolving sports sector.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle-Market Private Equity M&A

This paper summarizes the key challenges, implications, and alternative opportunities in the current M&A landscape.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Industrial Property Update

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the industrial sector remains resilient. The increasing importance of e-commerce, online sales, and last-mile delivery may hurt brick-and-mortar retail, but the industrial sector stands to reap the benefits of these changing times.

Monday, June 8, 2020

Retail Technology Industry Update – June 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present an industry overview of the retail technology market.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Fintech Monthly Market Update

We hope this summary of key trends and recent deal activity will serve as a valuable resource for you in navigating the uncertainties and finding opportunities presented by today's market.

Payments Market Update – Summer 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Payments Market Update for the summer of 2020.

Transportation and Logistics Industry Update – Summer 2020

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Transportation and Logistics Quarterly Newsletters

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the transportation and logistics industry.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Chemicals Industry Updates

We are pleased to present our quarterly Chemicals industry updates, which include relevant news stories, recent M&A transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and other industry insights to help you stay ahead in this evolving industry.

Friday, July 31, 2020

Alternative Asset Updates

Houlihan Lokey presents its Alternative Asset Updates, highlighting the rapid changes and emerging trends and opportunities in alternative assets.

Hospitality Market Update

The Future of M&A in the Post-COVID Consumer Market

Houlihan Lokey recently discussed the future of the M&A market at a webinar with Odgers Berndtson.

Insurance Industry Round Table: Spotlight on COVID-19

Monday, July 27, 2020

Videos: Insurance Round Table Series—Spotlight on COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey's Insurance team has gathered executives and experienced senior private-equity investment professionals to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Engineering, Industrial, and Infrastructure Services – Summer 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Engineering, Industrial, and Infrastructure Services Industry Update for summer 2020.

Video Game Industry Market Update – Spring 2020 - Featured

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Video Game Industry Market Update – Summer 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present an assessment of the video game industry for summer 2020.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Specialty Finance Market Updates

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Specialty Finance Market Updates. We have included select recent transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and industry insights to help you stay ahead in our dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Power and Utilities Market Snapshot

Houlihan Lokey’s quarterly Power & Utilities Newsletter provides relevant news, recent M&A transaction announcements, and other industry insights to help you stay ahead in the evolving Power & Utilities industry.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Video – Resilience Through the Cycle: Predictable Revenue Models Shine

Houlihan Lokey’s Data & Analytics team has gathered senior leaders in the information services sector to discuss the performance of the sector through the current crisis, the key drivers of resilience, and perspectives on future strategies.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Financial Services Market Update – European Data Sheet

Houlihan Lokey's Financial Institutions Group presents its latest market update.

Insurance Technology – Q2 2020 Market Update - Featured

Friday, July 10, 2020

Insurance Technology Market Updates

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Insurance Technology Market Updates.

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Efficient Breach

Should a company stop performing on contracts that no longer make economic sense in a post-COVID-19 world?

Human Capital Management Market Update – July 2020

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Human Capital Management Newsletters

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the virus' impact on the human capital management industry.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

An M&A Primer on the Potential Impact of the Biden Tax Plan: What Every Owner and Investor Needs to Know

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present an M&A primer on the potential impact of the Biden tax plan.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Facility Services Industry Updates

We have included important news stories, transaction announcements, a public markets overview, and industry insights to help you stay ahead in our dynamic and constantly evolving industry.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Environmental Services Outlook – Summer 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present an Environmental Services Outlook for summer 2020.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Healthcare Marketing and Medical Communications Market Update

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its healthcare marketing and medical communications industry update.

Friday, June 26, 2020

Shareholder Agreements: A Valuation Perspective

Shareholder agreements can lead to problematic situations if, during the drafting of the government documents, key considerations regarding valuation are not properly addressed. What are these valuation considerations that shareholders should be thinking about?

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Purchase Price Allocation Study

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to share with you its annual Purchase Price Allocation Study, one of the largest, most detailed investigations of its kind.

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle-Market Private Equity M&A

This paper summarizes the key challenges, implications, and alternative opportunities in the current M&A landscape.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Sports Industry Considerations – Summer 2020

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Environmental Services Sector Update – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present an environmental services sector update for spring 2020.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Industrial Property Update

Monday, June 8, 2020

Retail Technology Industry Update – June 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present an industry overview of the retail technology market.

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Innovating Behind the Scenes: Emerging Trends in the Beverage Space

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present a white paper discussing the emerging trends in the beverage industry space.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

LIBOR Transition Insights

IBOR cessation is the largest voluntary market structure change ever in the fixed income world. This library provides views and solutions relevant to the wide variety of challenges, risks, and opportunities concerning the LIBOR transition.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Healthcare Technology Segment Spotlight – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare technology market.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Options for Illiquid Portfolio Investors in the New Normal

Houlihan Lokey’s Portfolio Acquisition and Divestiture Services (PADS) team supports investment committees and deal teams contemplating transactions involving portfolios of illiquid securities.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Security and Safety Solutions Industry Update – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Security and Safety Solutions Spring 2020 Industry Update.

Capital Management Industry Update – Q1 2020 Overview

Friday, May 22, 2020

Human Capital Management Industry Updates

Houlihan Lokey’s Technology, Media & Telecom Group is pleased to present an industry overview that includes insights, news, transaction announcements, and public market perspectives on the evolving human capital management landscape.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Food Distribution Sector’s ‘Black Swan’ Shock

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the food distribution market.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Local Media Marketing Industry Update – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the local media marketing industry.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Future of Fitness Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the fitness market.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Nonprofit Software Market Overview – Q1 2020

Houlihan Lokey presents an industry overview of the nonprofit software market, including various perspectives and insights on the impact of COVID-19 on the software and M&A market.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Office Market Update

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its update on major trends emerging in the U.S. office market.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

COVID-19: Impact on Valuations in the Training and Education Market

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the training and education market.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

TICC Sector Perspectives to Navigate a Pandemic

Houlihan Lokey and OC&C have collaborated to share strategic insights on the impacts and resulting opportunities created by this global market dislocation.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Broadcasting Industry Considerations – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its market update on the broadcast industry.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Cinema Industry Market Update – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its market update on the theatrical exhibition industry.

Friday, May 1, 2020

Multifamily Market Update

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its update on the major trends emerging in the U.S. multifamily market in the COVID-19 environment.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Consumer, Food, and Retail Health and Wellness Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the economic impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellness industry.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Special Situations and Liability Management Advisory

Houlihan Lokey is well positioned to assist clients in this environment with an integrated suite of advisory and execution capabilities across capital markets, restructuring, M&A, and board advisory and opinions.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Out-of-Home Industry in the COVID-19 Environment

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its market update on the out-of-home industry in the COVID-19 environment.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Fund Affiliate Transactions During Times of Market Disruption

With limited access to traditional third-party transactions, sponsors may pursue “internal” or affiliate transactions to stabilize portfolio companies, manage portfolios, or take advantage of potential distressed M&A opportunities.

Friday, April 24, 2020

COVID-19: Private Equity Fundraising Outlook

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the economic impact of COVID-19 on private equity fundraising.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Consumer Products Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the economic impact of COVID-19 on the consumer products industry.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Real Estate: Actions to Take Now and Later

This article will discuss the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on lessees and lessors as well as highlight key accounting, valuation, legal, and financial issues to consider.

Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19: IT Services Sector

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the economic impact of COVID-19 on the IT services sector.

Monday, April 20, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Stock Options: Whether to Reprice or Not

This paper summarizes key strategic, talent, and technical considerations for boards and cross-functional management teams as they evaluate strategies related to stock option repricing.

Friday, April 17, 2020

Specialty Ingredients Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the specialty ingredients sector.

Friday, April 17, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Corporate Valuations and Goodwill Impairment

With the quarterlyearnings season upon us, many companies face the prospect of goodwillimpairment due to COVID-19.

Packaging and Processing Machinery Industry Update – COVID-19

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Packaging and Processing Machinery Newsletters

Houlihan Lokey presents a selective assessment of the Coronavirus’ impact on the Packaging & Processing Machinery sector.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Financial Services Market Update – COVID-19

Houlihan Lokey's Financial Institutions Group presents its latest market update.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The Case for Considering a Shareholder Rights Plan

Against the COVID-19 backdrop, many U.S. public companies should consider the advisability of the adoption of a shareholder rights plan (also referred to as a “poison pill”).

Monday, April 13, 2020

Music Industry Market Update – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to present its Music Industry Market Update for Spring 2020.

Capital Markets Sector 2019 Year in Review

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Financial Services Coverage – Capital Markets Sector Update 2019 Year in Review

Houlihan Lokey presents the newest installment of our annual report on deal activity and trends in the capital markets sector.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Insurance Industry Market Update – COVID-19

The Houlihan Lokey Insurance team examined the U.S. insurance industry’s exposure to certain sectors that are under distress, namely airlines, casinos, hotel and cruise operators, oil and gas firms, and restaurants.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on Fintech Markets

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the fintech sector.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Digital Media OTT Market Update – Spring 2020

Houlihan Lokey presents a market report on the OTT industry.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Spanish Government Crisis Funding Initiatives

Houlihan Lokey presents a brief note prepared by our European Capital Markets advisory team in relation to the Spanish Government crisis funding initiatives.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Considerations for the Pet Food and Treat Industry Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the Pet Food and Treat industry.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Maximizing Shareholder Value Against the Backdrop of a Pandemic

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the TICC industry.

Monday, April 6, 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on the Data Analytics and Infrastructure Software Sector

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the virus’ impact on the enterprise software sector, specifically highlighting key investor focus areas.

Managing Liquidity and Interim Revenue Declines Amid COVID-19

Marketing Services Industry Updates

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the Marketing Services industry.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Valuation of Contingent Consideration

Houlihan Lokey presents an assessment of how current events and market environment impact the valuation of contingent considerations, specifically in an M&A context.

Valuation Considerations for Private Credit Fund Managers

In this alert—the fourth in a series of alerts—we discuss specific valuation considerations for private credit fund managers as they estimate the fair value of their investments in these turbulent times.