Houlihan Lokey Acquires GCA Corporation

Houlihan Lokey Acquires Controlling Interest in Audere Partners and Mellum Capital's Real Estate Advisory Business

January 23, 2026

Professional Services

Houlihan Lokey has signed an agreement to take a controlling interest in Audere Partners, strengthening its mid‑cap advisory presence in France and adding more than 50 finance professionals to its French team. Separately, the firm has acquired the real estate capital advisory business of Mellum Capital (operations in Munich and London), integrating 11 professionals and expanding Houlihan Lokey's real estate capital solutions in Europe.

Houlihan Lokey Acquires 7 Mile Advisors

July 10, 2023

IT Services

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. agreed to acquire 7 Mile Advisors, an independent investment banking advisory firm focused on the IT services sector. The deal adds roughly 30 financial professionals and a Charlotte office, bolstering Houlihan Lokey's IT services coverage and sector capabilities.

Houlihan Lokey Acquires Oakley Advisory

November 14, 2022

Consulting

Houlihan Lokey has agreed to acquire Oakley Advisory, a London-based independent advisory firm focused on digital infrastructure, communications services, and cloud. The deal brings Oakley’s partners and approximately 14 financial professionals into Houlihan Lokey’s Global Technology Group to expand the firm’s digital infrastructure coverage and European advisory capabilities.

Hickey & Associates Acquires CAI Global Group

October 20, 2022

Professional Services

Hickey & Associates has acquired CAI Global Group to expand its site selection, incentives, data analytics, and supply chain advisory capabilities in Canada and create a unified North American service platform. CAI's leadership and customer contracts will operate under the Hickey Canada brand, with CAI's Marc Beauchamp named Managing Director of Hickey Canada.

Houlihan Lokey Acquires Baylor Klein

July 8, 2021

Professional Services

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI) has acquired boutique advisory firm Baylor Klein, bringing the firm's five-person M&A and corporate finance team into Houlihan Lokey's European Corporate Finance business in London. The acquisition expands Houlihan Lokey's Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) coverage by adding specialist expertise in household, beauty, and personal care (HBPC) assets.

Mitsubishi HC Capital Acquires CAI International

June 17, 2021

Transportation

CAI International agreed to be acquired by Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. (MHC) in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.1 billion equity value ($2.9 billion enterprise value), paying $56.00 per share to CAI shareholders. CAI stockholders approved the merger, and the deal is expected to close in late Q3 or early Q4 2021, after customary closing conditions including a required “migration” of certain subsidiaries to the United States.