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Houlihan Lokey Expands European Business Services Capabilities With Senior Hire
LONDON, January 27, 2026--Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Mark Ward has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Business Services Group.
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