Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Houlihan Lokey, Inc. on September 17, 2025. The filing details the final vote tabulations for three proposals presented to shareholders.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It is a corporate governance report regarding shareholder voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Stockholders voted on the following proposals with the results detailed below:
- Proposal 1: Election of Class I Directors
- Scott L. Beiser: 190,098,660 votes For; 19,652,037 votes Withheld.
- Todd J. Carter: 190,572,180 votes For; 19,178,517 votes Withheld.
- Paul A. Zuber: 184,094,657 votes For; 25,656,040 votes Withheld.
- Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
- For: 201,286,055
- Against: 8,431,930
- Abstentions: 32,712
- Proposal 3: Ratification of Independent Auditor (KPMG LLP)
- For: 210,493,516
- Against: 1,332,861
- Abstentions: 24,341
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly reports the outcome of the shareholder vote.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the election of the three Class I directors (Beiser, Carter, Zuber) and their terms extending to the 2028 annual meeting.
- Confirm the ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
- Note the significant number of votes withheld for Paul A. Zuber compared to the other director nominees.
- Review the Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on July 25, 2025, for detailed background on the proposals.