Houlihan Lokey Further Strengthens Equity Capital Solutions Platform With Senior Hire

Anthony Martino, Global Co-Head of Capital Solutions at Houlihan Lokey

“The market for direct equity has evolved materially and has experienced remarkable growth over the past several years, particularly as mid-cap-focused, funded sponsors increasingly recognize the value that can be unlocked by utilizing direct equity to effectuate both add-on acquisitions for existing portfolio companies as well as for new platform LBOs. The expansion of our Equity Capital Solutions team reflects our response to the continued growth and professionalization of this market, as we strive to bolster our first-mover advantage in this product offering and deliver best-in-class service to both funded and independent sponsor clients seeking attractive opportunities using direct equity.”

Matt Swain, Global Co-Head of Equity Capital Solutions at Houlihan Lokey

“A direct equity transaction—raising capital typically to acquire a single asset—closely resembles running a traditional M&A process. Derek’s decades of M&A expertise, particularly in the consumer sector where we are seeing increased appetite for such investments, will be tremendously valuable to our clients. I am delighted that he has joined our team to help us continue delivering the bespoke advice and superior results that underpin Houlihan Lokey’s reputation and dominant position in this market.”

Derek Herbert, Managing Director, Capital Solutions Group at Houlihan Lokey

“Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group is one of the largest and most comprehensive private capital advisory platforms globally, and its leadership in the rapidly growing direct equity market represents an exceptional opportunity. I am excited to join a firm known for superior client service, deep sector expertise, and an unmatched breadth of relationships across alternative capital providers.”