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Houlihan Lokey Strengthens Transportation and Logistics Coverage Capabilities With Experienced New Hire

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B. Smith Joins Houlihan Lokey as a Managing Director in the Business Services Group, enhancing coverage in transportation and logistics. With over 25 years of industry experience, he previously led transportation and logistics at Capstone Partners. The firm, recognized as the No. 1 investment bank for global business services M&A, boasts 115 financial professionals across 34 locations. Smith's expertise and client relationships are expected to strengthen the group's service delivery. He holds degrees from Stanford and Harvard Law School, furthering Houlihan Lokey's commitment to excellence.

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  • Burke Smith brings over 25 years of experience in transportation and logistics, adding expertise to Houlihan Lokey's Business Services Group.
  • The firm is ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for global business services M&A transactions, indicating strong market positioning.
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Burke Smith Joins the Firm as a Managing Director in Its Business Services Group

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Burke Smith has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Business Services Group, bolstering the firm’s sector coverage in transportation and logistics. He is based in Houlihan Lokey’s Los Angeles office.

Mr. Smith joins Houlihan Lokey with more than 25 years of industry experience, most recently holding the position of Managing Director and Head of Transportation and Logistics at Capstone Partners. Prior to his role at Capstone, Mr. Smith was a Director at Dependable Highway Express in its Harbor and Intermodal group and held investment banking roles at UBS, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Wasserstein Perella & Co. after starting his career at Kirkland & Ellis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Burke to Houlihan Lokey,” said Larry DeAngelo, Global Head of Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group. “Burke joins the firm with a remarkable background in the transportation and logistics industry. Burke’s unwavering commitment to client service and strong track record of success will make him an asset to our rapidly expanding Business Services Group. I look forward to his continued success at the firm.”

“Burke’s industry expertise and deep set of client relationships will be highly additive to our group as we continue to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional advisory services to our clients,” added Ranon Kent, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group.

“Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group has established itself as a proven leader in M&A advisory. I am excited to join a firm with unrivaled industry knowledge and an impressively strong corporate culture of client dedication, teamwork, and excellence. I look forward to partnering closely with Phil Keffer to strengthen the firm’s coverage in transportation and logistics as well as collaborating with the entirety of the Houlihan Lokey team,” said Mr. Smith.

Mr. Smith holds both a B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University as well as a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group has more than 115 financial professionals in seven of its 34 locations around the world. In 2021, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for all global business services M&A transactions, based on data from 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 United States, 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. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.

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FAQ

Who is Burke Smith in relation to HLI?

Burke Smith has joined Houlihan Lokey as a Managing Director in the Business Services Group, focusing on transportation and logistics.

What experience does Burke Smith bring to Houlihan Lokey?

Burke Smith has over 25 years of industry experience, previously leading transportation and logistics at Capstone Partners.

What is Houlihan Lokey's ranking in M&A advisory?

Houlihan Lokey is ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for all global business services M&A transactions.

How many professionals are in the Business Services Group at HLI?

Houlihan Lokey's Business Services Group has more than 115 financial professionals across seven locations.

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