Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST in Los Angeles, CA.

• Shareholders are invited to vote on key proposals, including director elections and executive compensation.

• Voting can be completed online, by mail, or in person with a legal proxy.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of four directors: Irwin N. Gold, R. Scott Mund, Cyrus D. Walker, and Gillian B. Zucker, all recommended for approval.

• Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

• Approval of the Second Amended and Restated 2016 Incentive Award Plan.

• Provision to transact other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election.

• Voting instructions specify that brokers may exercise discretion on routine matters if no instructions are received 10 days prior to the meeting.