Independent
Tenure on this board
35.5 yrs
Also a director at
Palomar Holdings Inc (PLMR)
Meeting calendar
HLI · Annual meeting · Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Houlihan Lokey Inc
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of three Class I directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor.
Market cap
$9.5B
1Y TSR
-19.9%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jul 24, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 17, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of three Class I directors to the board (Beiser, Carter, Zuber) with Dr. Kosecoff’s term expiring; board will be reduced to ten directors.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
- 3
Ratification of Independent Auditor
ManagementBoard: FORratification of KPMG LLP as Houlihan Lokey, Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.6% | 3,174,853 | $456M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.0% | 2,778,410 | $399M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.5% | 2,419,332 | $347M |
| 4 | EARNEST PARTNERS LLC | 3.2% | 2,228,984 | $320M |
| 5 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.5% | 1,713,248 | $246M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.5% | 1,693,696 | $243M |
| 7 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 2.4% | 1,646,309 | $236M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.4% | 1,639,154 | $235M |
| 9 | Capital Research Global Investors | 1.9% | 1,314,674 | $189M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.7% | 1,146,717 | $165M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Houlihan Lokey Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Houlihan Lokey Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Houlihan Lokey Inc 2025 meeting is Thursday, July 24, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Houlihan Lokey Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Houlihan Lokey Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Houlihan Lokey Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Houlihan Lokey Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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