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Houlihan Lokey Expands Global Technology Group With Senior Software Hire

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Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has expanded its Global Technology Group with the addition of Geoff Rhizor as a Managing Director in San Francisco. Rhizor, previously with Canaccord Genuity, will focus on the social impact/nonprofit and office of the CFO software sectors, collaborating with the FinTech Group. His experience includes advising on M&A and financing transactions in various technology sectors.

Ryan Lund, Co-Head of U.S. Technology and Global Co-Head of Software, highlighted Rhizor's experience and sector knowledge. Houlihan Lokey's Technology Group, with over 165 financial professionals worldwide, was ranked No. 1 for global technology transactions in 2023, handling 89 deals according to LSEG.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) ha espanso il suo Global Technology Group con l'aggiunta di Geoff Rhizor come Direttore Esecutivo a San Francisco. Rhizor, precedentemente con Canaccord Genuity, si concentrerà sui settori del software per l'impatto sociale/no profit e dell'ufficio del CFO, collaborando con il Gruppo FinTech. La sua esperienza include consulenze su operazioni di M&A e finanziamento in vari settori tecnologici.

Ryan Lund, Co-Responsabile della Tecnologia negli Stati Uniti e Co-Responsabile Globale del Software, ha evidenziato l'esperienza e la conoscenza settoriale di Rhizor. Il Technology Group di Houlihan Lokey, con oltre 165 professionisti finanziari in tutto il mondo, è stato classificato al primo posto per transazioni tecnologiche globali nel 2023, gestendo 89 affari secondo LSEG.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) ha ampliado su Global Technology Group con la incorporación de Geoff Rhizor como Director General en San Francisco. Rhizor, anteriormente en Canaccord Genuity, se centrará en los sectores de software de impacto social/sin fines de lucro y en la oficina del CFO, colaborando con el Grupo FinTech. Su experiencia incluye asesoramiento en transacciones de M&A y financiamiento en varios sectores tecnológicos.

Ryan Lund, Co-Director de Tecnología en EE. UU. y Co-Director Global de Software, destacó la experiencia y el conocimiento sectorial de Rhizor. El Technology Group de Houlihan Lokey, con más de 165 profesionales financieros en todo el mundo, fue clasificado como el número uno en transacciones tecnológicas globales en 2023, gestionando 89 acuerdos según LSEG.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI)는 글로벌 기술 그룹을 확장했습니다 샌프란시스코의 전무 이사 Geoff Rhizor 를 추가했습니다. Rhizor는 이전에 Canaccord Genuity에서 근무했으며 사회적 영향/비영리 및 CFO 사무실 소프트웨어 분야에 집중할 것입니다. 그는 FinTech 그룹과 협력할 예정입니다. 그의 경험에는 다양한 기술 분야에서 인수 합병 및 자금 조달 거래에 대한 자문이 포함됩니다.

미국 기술 부문의 공동 책임자이자 글로벌 소프트웨어 부문의 공동 책임자인 Ryan Lund는 Rhizor의 경험과 분야 지식을 강조했습니다. Houlihan Lokey의 기술 그룹은 전 세계에 165명 이상의 금융 전문가가 있으며, 2023년 글로벌 기술 거래에서 1위로 선정되었습니다, LSEG에 따르면 89건의 거래를 처리했습니다.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) a élargi son Global Technology Group avec l'ajout de Geoff Rhizor en tant que Directeur Général à San Francisco. Rhizor, anciennement chez Canaccord Genuity, se concentrera sur les secteurs du logiciel à impact social/non lucratif et du bureau du CFO, en collaborant avec le groupe FinTech. Son expérience inclut des conseils sur des transactions de fusions et acquisitions et de financement dans divers secteurs technologiques.

Ryan Lund, Co-Responsable de la Technologie aux États-Unis et Co-Responsable Global du Logiciel, a souligné l'expérience et la connaissance sectorielle de Rhizor. Le Technology Group de Houlihan Lokey, avec plus de 165 professionnels de la finance dans le monde, a été classé numéro 1 pour les transactions technologiques mondiales en 2023, gérant 89 affaires selon LSEG.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) hat seine Global Technology Group erweitert und Geoff Rhizor als Managing Director in San Francisco hinzugefügt. Rhizor, der zuvor bei Canaccord Genuity tätig war, wird sich auf die Softwaresektoren für soziale Auswirkungen/Non-Profit und das Büro des CFO konzentrieren, während er mit der FinTech-Gruppe zusammenarbeitet. Zu seiner Erfahrung gehört die Beratung bei M&A- und Finanzierungstransaktionen in verschiedenen Technologiebereichen.

Ryan Lund, Co-Leiter der Technologie in den USA und Global Co-Leiter der Software, hob Rhizors Erfahrung und Branchenwissen hervor. Die Technology Group von Houlihan Lokey, die über 165 Finanzfachleute weltweit beschäftigt, wurde 2023 als Nummer 1 für globale Technologie-Transaktionen eingestuft und hat 89 Deals laut LSEG abgewickelt.

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  • Expansion of Global Technology Group with senior hire
  • Focus on growing sectors: social impact/nonprofit and office of the CFO software
  • Ranked No. 1 for global technology transactions in 2023 with 89 deals
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Geoff Rhizor Joins Technology Group as a Managing Director

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Geoff Rhizor has joined as a Managing Director. Based in San Francisco, Mr. Rhizor will join the Technology Group where he will focus on the social impact/nonprofit and office of the CFO software sectors and will collaborate with members of the FinTech Group in the latter.

Mr. Rhizor joins the firm after spending the past six years at Canaccord Genuity, where he helped establish its West Coast technology Investment Banking practice, focusing on the software, IT services, FinTech, internet, and digital media sectors. Prior to joining Canaccord Genuity, Mr. Rhizor spent time at JMP Securities and Martin Wolf Securities, advising on M&A and financing transactions for clients in the technology sector as well.

“Geoff brings a plethora of experience, sector knowledge, and client dedication that aligns perfectly with our corporate culture,” said Ryan Lund, Co-Head of U.S. Technology and Global Co-Head of Software at Houlihan Lokey. “The office of the CFO and social impact/nonprofit software sectors are experiencing rapid growth, and we are excited to have Geoff join our global team and continue to deepen our strong industry expertise in the software space.”

“Houlihan Lokey’s deep market relationships, especially among financial sponsors, its broad suite of services, and its client-centric culture make this a thrilling opportunity, and the Technology Group’s breadth of subsector expertise is second to none and continues to expand,” added Mr. Rhizor. “I share Houlihan Lokey’s commitment to delivering successful outcomes for our clients around the world, and I am excited to work alongside my new colleagues to continue this goal.”

With more than 165 financial professionals worldwide, Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group has earned a global reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. Its clients range from early-stage businesses and midsized companies to large, publicly traded corporations. In 2023, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for all global technology transactions, with 89 deals, according to LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).

About Houlihan Lokey

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past nine consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past ten consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).

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FAQ

Who is Geoff Rhizor and what is his new role at Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?

Geoff Rhizor has joined Houlihan Lokey (HLI) as a Managing Director in the Technology Group, based in San Francisco. He will focus on the social impact/nonprofit and office of the CFO software sectors, collaborating with the FinTech Group.

What was Houlihan Lokey's (HLI) ranking for global technology transactions in 2023?

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for all global technology transactions in 2023, with 89 deals, according to LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).

How many financial professionals are in Houlihan Lokey's (HLI) Technology Group?

Houlihan Lokey's (HLI) Technology Group has more than 165 financial professionals worldwide.

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