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Audere Partners Is Now Part of Houlihan Lokey

PARIS – 3 February 2026 – We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the Audere Partners transaction and to welcome our new colleagues in Paris to Houlihan Lokey.

This transaction significantly enhances our Corporate Finance capabilities in France, adding dedicated bankers to our global sector teams across Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, and Industrials, while further strengthening our Technology coverage team. It also represents a major expansion of our French Capital Solutions practice.

With the addition of more than 50 new team members, our French presence now totals approximately 80 professionals. Across EMEA, Houlihan Lokey now comprises approximately 550 financial professionals, reflecting its continued commitment to growth and outstanding client service in the region.


Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals.

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