The expansion of European capabilities is what fuels the current expansion in the region for Houlihan Lokey. The global investment bank made two strategic moves that expanded its European platform and strengthened its corporate finance franchise overall. It entered into an agreement where it secured a controlling stake in Audere Partners, a French corporate finance boutique. It also acquired the real estate capital advisory business of Mellum Capital, which operates out of Munich and London.
“Over the past decade, our European growth has focused on delivering exceptional client outcomes through. A differentiated offering,” said Scott Adelson, Chief Executive Officer of Houlihan Lokey. “By combining global reach, sector expertise, and alternative capital access, we can support clients with unique solutions. The Audere Partners and Mellum Capital teams strengthen our capabilities and cultural alignment. We are excited to expand our European presence and help clients achieve critical objectives,” Adelson added.
Strategic Acquisitions Strengthen Market Presence
Such acquisitions make the company’s position in major markets even stronger. Additionally, they add new sectors to the company’s range of offered services. Audere Partners’ professionals specialize in mid-market corporate finance. They join Houlihan Lokey with their whole management staff. However, the professionals from Mellum Capital add new value to the company’s real estate capital advisory service. After the acquisition is completed, the professionals from Audere Partners will work under the name Houlihan Lokey. They add more than 50 professionals to the company. This acquisition also increases the firm’s French staff to a total of about 80 professionals. However, the professionals from Mellum Capital have already been fully integrated into Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group. They add a total of 11 professionals to the company.
“These transactions mark key milestones in the growth of our European business,” said Phil Adams, President of Houlihan Lokey, Europe. “France remains a core market, and Audere Partners brings strong expertise, reputation, and cultural alignment. The Mellum Capital team expands our capital solutions and strengthens real estate advisory capabilities. These investments reflect the momentum of our EMEA business and our commitment to continued growth,” Adams added.
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