HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC., 10-Q filed on 2/4/2025
Quarterly Report
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Cover Page - shares
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Jan. 31, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-37537  
Entity Registrant Name Houlihan Lokey, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 95-2770395  
Entity Address, Address Line One 10250 Constellation Blvd.  
Entity Address, Address Line Two 5th Floor  
Entity Address, City or Town Los Angeles  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 90067  
City Area Code (310)  
Local Phone Number 553-8871  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001  
Trading Symbol HLI  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001302215  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Class A Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   54,026,364
Class B Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,118,471
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 799,340 $ 721,235
Restricted cash 1,452 619
Investment securities 103,538 38,005
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $6,922 and $8,767, respectively 166,687 199,630
Unbilled work in progress, net of allowance for credit losses of $13,172 and $6,132, respectively 202,716 192,012
Income taxes receivable 0 32,856
Deferred income taxes 83,428 90,064
Property and equipment, net 140,105 136,701
Operating lease right-of-use assets 355,937 344,024
Goodwill 1,280,304 1,127,497
Other intangible assets, net 222,113 197,439
Other assets 120,142 90,677
Total assets 3,475,762 3,170,759
Liabilities:    
Accrued salaries and bonuses 719,301 726,031
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 123,129 114,171
Deferred income 40,500 33,139
Income taxes payable 5,501 0
Deferred income taxes 7,711 7,505
Operating lease liabilities 433,032 415,412
Other liabilities 66,047 37,751
Total liabilities 1,395,221 1,334,009
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Additional paid-in capital 851,854 739,870
Retained earnings 1,314,974 1,163,419
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (86,357) (66,608)
Total stockholders' equity 2,080,541 1,836,750
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 3,475,762 3,170,759
Common Class A    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock 54 52
Common Class B    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock $ 16 $ 17
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 6,922 $ 8,767
Allowance for doubtful accounts, unbilled work in process $ 13,172 $ 6,132
Common Class A    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 54,015,734 52,348,511
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 54,015,734 52,348,511
Common Class B    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 16,129,101 16,746,676
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 16,129,101 16,746,676
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Revenues $ 634,428 $ 511,130 $ 1,722,994 $ 1,393,948
Operating expenses:        
Employee compensation and benefits 390,173 314,345 1,059,641 857,278
Acquisition related compensation and benefits 12,798 9,694 34,083 26,786
Travel, meals, and entertainment 17,942 17,325 50,024 47,494
Rent 22,259 19,002 56,717 55,418
Depreciation and amortization 9,561 6,657 25,861 20,275
Information technology and communications 16,945 15,443 50,889 43,319
Professional fees 11,744 14,853 29,898 35,269
Other operating expenses 16,904 17,271 53,542 47,945
Total operating expenses 498,326 414,590 1,360,655 1,133,784
Operating income 136,102 96,540 362,339 260,164
Other income, net (9,016) (6,035) (18,741) (12,336)
Income before provision for income taxes 145,118 102,575 381,080 272,500
Provision for income taxes 49,816 31,772 103,289 73,276
Net income 95,302 70,803 277,791 199,224
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments (48,148) 25,574 (19,749) 8,665
Comprehensive income attributable to Houlihan Lokey, Inc. $ 47,154 $ 96,377 $ 258,042 $ 207,889
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 65,831,122 64,411,668 65,563,605 64,258,216
Fully diluted (in shares) 68,760,959 67,886,301 68,558,325 67,896,302
Earnings per share        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.45 $ 1.10 $ 4.24 $ 3.10
Fully diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.39 $ 1.04 $ 4.05 $ 2.93
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Class A Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Total Stockholders' Equity
Common stock
Class A Common Stock
Common stock
Class B Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023         50,638,924 18,048,345      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023       $ 1,613,297 $ 51 $ 18 $ 642,970 $ 1,033,072 $ (62,814)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                  
Shares issued (in shares)           1,778,026      
Shares issued       31,767   $ 1 31,766    
Stock compensation vesting       121,745     121,745    
Dividends       (110,909)       (110,909)  
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)         1,621,243 (1,621,243)      
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares       0 $ 1 $ (1)      
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares)         6,609        
Shares issued to non-employee directors       587     587    
Other shares repurchased/forfeited (in shares)         (239,100) (1,090,619)      
Other shares repurchased/forfeited       (95,073)   $ (1) (95,072)    
Net income $ 199,224     199,224       199,224  
Change in unrealized translation       8,665         8,665
Total comprehensive income       207,889       199,224 8,665
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023         52,027,676 17,114,509      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023       1,769,303 $ 52 $ 17 701,996 1,121,387 (54,149)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023         51,565,992 17,427,625      
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2023       1,646,076 $ 52 $ 17 638,404 1,087,326 (79,723)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                  
Shares issued (in shares)           165,834      
Shares issued       20,955     20,955    
Stock compensation vesting       42,735     42,735    
Dividends       (36,742)       (36,742)  
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)         461,684 (461,684)      
Other shares repurchased/forfeited (in shares)           (17,266)      
Other shares repurchased/forfeited       (98)     (98)    
Net income 70,803     70,803       70,803  
Change in unrealized translation       25,574         25,574
Total comprehensive income       96,377       70,803 25,574
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023         52,027,676 17,114,509      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023       1,769,303 $ 52 $ 17 701,996 1,121,387 (54,149)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024   52,348,511 16,746,676   52,348,511 16,746,676      
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024 1,836,750     1,836,750 $ 52 $ 17 739,870 1,163,419 (66,608)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                  
Shares issued (in shares)         91,656 1,939,936      
Shares issued       94,030   $ 2 94,028    
Stock compensation vesting       119,535     119,535    
Dividends       (126,236)       (126,236)  
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)         1,570,319 (1,570,319)      
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares       0 $ 2 $ (2)      
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares)         5,248        
Shares issued to non-employee directors       710     710    
Other shares repurchased/forfeited (in shares)           (987,192)      
Other shares repurchased/forfeited       (102,290)   $ (1) (102,289)    
Net income 277,791     277,791       277,791  
Change in unrealized translation       (19,749)         (19,749)
Total comprehensive income       258,042       277,791 (19,749)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   54,015,734 16,129,101   54,015,734 16,129,101      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 2,080,541     2,080,541 $ 54 $ 16 851,854 1,314,974 (86,357)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024         53,403,939 16,082,738      
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2024       1,957,087 $ 53 $ 16 735,277 1,259,950 (38,209)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                  
Shares issued (in shares)           691,719      
Shares issued       72,507   $ 1 72,506    
Stock compensation vesting       44,404     44,404    
Dividends       (40,278)       (40,278)  
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)         611,795 (611,795)      
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares         $ 1 $ (1)      
Other shares repurchased/forfeited (in shares)           (33,561)      
Other shares repurchased/forfeited       (333)     (333)    
Net income 95,302     95,302       95,302  
Change in unrealized translation       (48,148)         (48,148)
Total comprehensive income       47,154       95,302 (48,148)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   54,015,734 16,129,101   54,015,734 16,129,101      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 2,080,541     $ 2,080,541 $ 54 $ 16 $ 851,854 $ 1,314,974 $ (86,357)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 277,791 $ 199,224
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:    
Deferred income taxes 6,032 3,661
Provision for bad debts, net 8,608 9,353
Unrealized (gains)/losses on investment securities (752) (701)
Non-cash lease expense 27,426 26,528
Depreciation and amortization 25,861 20,275
Contingent consideration valuation 804 (969)
Compensation expense – equity and liability classified share awards (Note 14) 123,982 126,123
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 47,065 26,331
Unbilled work in progress (17,743) (63,451)
Other assets (21,973) (4,643)
Accrued salaries and bonuses (6,669) (191,814)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other (21,276) (31,379)
Deferred income 2,650 319
Income taxes receivable 38,419 (15,709)
Net cash provided by operating activities 490,225 103,148
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of investment securities (114,651) (3,420)
Sales or maturities of investment securities 49,870 6,062
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (68,710) (3,853)
Purchase of property and equipment, net (25,218) (54,507)
Net cash used in investing activities (158,709) (55,718)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Dividends paid (126,700) (112,900)
Share repurchases (326) (24,952)
Payments to settle employee tax obligations on share-based awards (101,963) (70,120)
Earnouts paid (9,706) (7,053)
Other financing activities 710 587
Net cash used in financing activities (237,985) (214,438)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (14,593) 8,101
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 78,938 (158,907)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – beginning of period 721,854 714,812
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – end of period 800,792 555,905
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities:    
Shares issued via vesting of liability classified awards 5,953 5,176
Shares issued as consideration for acquisition 84,995 19,343
Promissory note issued as consideration for acquisition 351 0
Cash acquired through acquisitions 3,807 228
Cash paid during the period:    
Interest 1,108 319
Taxes, net of refunds 58,832 85,324
Regulatory fines and penalties $ 0 $ 15,000
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BACKGROUND
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
BACKGROUND Background
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. ("Houlihan Lokey," or "HL, Inc." also referred to as the "Company," "we," "our," or "us") is a Delaware corporation that controls the following primary subsidiaries:
•Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc., a California corporation ("HL Capital, Inc."), is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of HL, Inc. HL Capital, Inc. is registered as a broker-dealer under Section 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

•Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc., a California corporation ("HL FA, Inc."), is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of HL, Inc.

•Houlihan Lokey UK Limited, a private limited company registered in England ("HL UK Ltd."), is an indirect subsidiary of HL, Inc. HL UK Ltd. is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom ("U.K.").

The Company offers financial services and financial advice to a broad clientele through more than thirty offices in the United States of America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. The Company earns professional fees by providing focused services across the following three business segments:

•Corporate Finance ("CF") provides general financial advisory services and advice on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets offerings. We advise public and private institutions, including financial sponsors, on a wide variety of matters, including buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, debt and equity financings in both the private and public markets, and other corporate finance transactions. The majority of our CF revenues consists of fees paid upon the successful completion of the transaction or engagement ("Completion Fees"). A CF transaction can fail to be completed for many reasons that are outside of our control. In these instances, our fees are generally limited to the fees paid at the time an engagement letter is signed ("Retainer Fees") and in some cases fees paid during the course of the engagement ("Progress Fees") that may have been received.

•Financial Restructuring ("FR") provides advice to debtors, creditors and other parties-in-interest in connection with recapitalization/deleveraging transactions implemented through bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court exchanges, consent solicitations or other mechanisms, as well as in distressed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets activities. As part of these engagements, our FR business segment offers a wide range of advisory services to our clients, including: the structuring, negotiation, and confirmation of plans of reorganization; structuring and analysis of exchange offers; liability management transactions; corporate viability assessment; dispute resolution and expert testimony; and procuring debtor-in-possession financing. Although atypical, FR transactions can fail to be completed for many reasons that are outside of our control. In these instances, our fees are generally limited to the Retainer Fees and/or Progress Fees.

•Financial and Valuation Advisory ("FVA") primarily provides financial advisory and valuation services with respect to companies, debt and equity interests (including complex illiquid investments), and other types of assets and liabilities; fairness opinions in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other transactions, solvency opinions in connection with corporate spin-offs and dividend recapitalizations, and other types of financial opinions in connection with other transactions; as well as diligence, tax, transaction accounting, and other financial advisory services to companies, boards of directors, special committees, retained counsel, financial and strategic investors, trustees, and other parties. Also, our FVA business segment provides dispute resolution services to clients where fees are usually based on the hourly rates of our financial professionals. Unlike our CF or FR segments, the fees generated in our FVA segment are generally not contingent on the successful completion of a transaction.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and include all information and footnotes required for consolidated financial statement presentation. The results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (the "2024 Annual Report").
In connection with certain acquisitions, select employees may be entitled to deferred consideration, primarily in the form of retention payments, contingent upon the fulfillment of specific service and/or performance conditions in the future. Accordingly, beginning with the quarter ended September 30, 2024, such deferred consideration is expensed as Acquisition related compensation and benefits in current and future periods. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2024, such Acquisition related compensation and benefits were included as a component of Employee compensation and benefits within our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Beginning with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, management has deemed it beneficial for stakeholders to separately disclose Acquisition related compensation and benefits and Employee compensation and benefits within our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Reclassifications have been made to prior year financial statements to conform to this new presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net income, stockholders' equity, or cash flows as previously reported.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries where it has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The Company carries its investments in unconsolidated entities over which it has significant influence but does not control using the equity method, and includes its ownership share of the income and losses in Other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Management estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Items subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the allowance for credit losses; the valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, accrued expenses, and share based compensation; the allocation of goodwill and other assets across the reporting units (segments); and reserves for income tax uncertainties and other contingencies.
Revenues
Revenues consist of fee revenues from advisory services and reimbursed costs incurred in fulfilling the contracts. Revenues reflect fees generated from our CF, FR, and FVA business segments.
The Company generates revenues from contractual advisory services and reimbursed costs incurred in fulfilling the contracts for such services. Revenues for all three business segments (CF, FR, and FVA) are recognized upon satisfaction of the performance obligation, which may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. The amount and timing of the fees paid vary by the type of engagement.
The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those promised services (i.e., the “transaction price”). In determining the transaction price, we consider multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainties with respect to the amount are resolved. In determining when to include variable consideration in the transaction price, we consider the range of possible outcomes, the predictive value of our past experiences, the time period of when uncertainties expect to be resolved and the amount of consideration that is susceptible to factors outside of our influence, such as market volatility or the judgment and actions of third parties. The substantial majority of the Company’s advisory fees (i.e., the success-related Completion Fees) are considered variable and constrained as they are contingent upon a future event which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or third-party emergence from bankruptcy or approval by the court).

Revenues from CF engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and other corporate finance transactions. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. CF contracts generally contain a variety of promised services that may be capable of being distinct, but they are not distinct within the context of the engagement as the various services are inputs to the combined output of successfully brokering a specific transaction. Completion Fees, Retainer Fees, and Progress Fees from these engagements are considered variable and constrained until the corresponding transaction has been effectively closed as they are contingent upon a future event, which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or regulatory approval).
Revenues from FR engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services to debtors, creditors and other parties-in-interest involving recapitalization or deleveraging transactions implemented both through bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court exchanges, consent solicitations or other mechanisms, as well as in distressed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets activities. Retainer Fees and Progress Fees from restructuring engagements are recognized over time using a time elapsed measure of progress as our clients simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of those services as they are provided. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Completion Fees from these engagements are considered variable and constrained until the related transaction has been effectively closed as they are contingent upon a future event, which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or third party emergence from bankruptcy or approval by the court).

Revenues from FVA engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with valuation, diligence, tax transaction accounting, and other financial advisory services and rendering fairness, solvency and other financial opinions. Revenues are recognized at a point in time as these engagements include a singular objective that does not transfer any notable value to the Company’s clients until the opinions or reports have been rendered and delivered to the client. However, certain engagements consist of advisory services where fees are usually based on the hourly rates of our financial professionals. Such revenues are recognized over time as the benefits of these advisory services are transferred to the Company’s clients throughout the course of the engagement, and, as a practical expedient, the Company has elected to use the ‘as-invoiced’ approach to recognize revenue.

Taxes, including value added taxes, collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis, and therefore, are excluded from revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Operating Expenses
The majority of the Company’s operating expenses are related to compensation for employees, which includes the amortization of the relevant portion of the Company’s share-based incentive plans (Note 14). Other types of operating expenses include: Travel, meals, and entertainment; Rent; Depreciation and amortization; Information technology and communications; Professional fees; and Other operating expenses.
Translation of Foreign Currency Transactions
The reporting currency for the consolidated financial statements of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are included in the consolidation by translating the assets and liabilities at the reporting period-end exchange rates; however, revenues and expenses are translated using the applicable exchange rates determined on a monthly basis throughout the fiscal year. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable taxes.
From time to time, we enter into transactions to hedge our exposure to certain foreign currency fluctuations through the use of derivative instruments or other methods. As of December 31, 2024, we had one foreign currency forward contract outstanding between the U.S. dollar and the pound sterling with an aggregate notional value of $7,000. As of December 31, 2023, we had one foreign currency forward contract outstanding between the U.S. dollar and the pound sterling with an aggregate notional value of $2,000. The change in fair value of these contracts represented a net gain included in Other operating expenses of $3 and $11 during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements
The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement:

•Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date.
•Level 2 Inputs: Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
•Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date.
For Level 3 investments in which pricing inputs are unobservable and limited market activity exists, management's determination of fair value is based upon the best information available, and may incorporate management's own assumptions or involve a significant degree of judgment.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures:
•Corporate debt securities: All fair value measurements are obtained from a third-party pricing service and are not adjusted by management.
•U.S. treasury securities: Fair values for U.S. treasury securities are based on quoted prices from recent trading activity of identical or similar securities. All fair value measurements are obtained from a third-party pricing service and are not adjusted by management.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the determination of which category within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate for any given investment is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the instrument.
The fair values of the financial instruments represent the amounts that would be received to sell assets or that would be paid to transfer liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants as of a specified date. Fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs; however, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Company’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Those judgments are developed by the Company based on the best information available in the circumstances, including expected cash flows and appropriately risk-adjusted discount rates, as well as available observable and unobservable inputs.
The carrying value of Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash, Accounts receivable, Unbilled work in progress, Accounts payable and accrued expenses, and Deferred income approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
The carrying value of loans to employees included in Other assets approximates fair value due to the variable interest rate borne by those instruments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents include cash held at banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had cash balances with banks in excess of insured limits. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to Cash and cash equivalents.
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.     
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$799,340 $721,235 
Restricted cash (1)
1,452 619 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$800,792 $721,854 
(1)Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of cash deposits in support of two letters of credit for our Frankfurt office. Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 also included cash held in escrow accounts.

Investment Securities
Investment securities consist primarily of corporate debt and U.S. treasury securities with original maturities over 90 days. The Company classifies its corporate debt and U.S. treasury securities as trading and measures them at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized holding gains and losses for trading securities are included in Other operating expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.     

Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable and unbilled work in progress reflects management’s best estimate of expected losses using the Company's internal current expected credit losses model. This model analyzes expected losses based on relevant information about historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that could potentially affect the collectability of the reported amounts. This is recorded through provision for bad debts, which is included in Other operating expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible are written off against the allowance for credit losses.

Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Repair and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred and costs of renewals or improvements are capitalized at cost. Depreciation on furniture and office equipment is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.
Income Taxes
The Company files consolidated federal income tax returns, as well as consolidated and separate returns in state and local jurisdictions, and the Company reports income tax expense on this basis.
We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of tax benefits or expenses on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws and applicable tax rates. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company utilized a comprehensive model to recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements any uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken on a tax return. The impact of an uncertain tax position that is more likely than not of being sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority must be recognized at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained. No portion of an uncertain tax position will be recognized if the position has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Interest expense and penalties related to income taxes are included in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
The Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income tax (“GILTI inclusion”) can be recognized in the financial statements through an accounting policy election by either recording a period cost (permanent item) or providing deferred income taxes stemming from certain basis differences that are expected to result in GILTI inclusion. The Company has elected to account for the tax impacts of the GILTI inclusion as a period cost.

In 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) reached agreement among various countries to establish a 15% minimum tax on certain multinational enterprises, commonly referred to as Pillar Two. The EU effective dates are January 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025, for different aspects of the directive. A significant number of other countries are expected to also implement similar legislation with varying effective dates in the future. The Company is continuing to evaluate the potential impact on future periods of Pillar Two, pending legislative adoption by individual countries.

Leases
We assess whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at the inception of the agreement. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent our right to use underlying assets for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from leases. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease terms utilizing the discount rate implicit in the leases. If the discount rate implicit in the leases is not readily determinable, the present value of future lease payments is calculated utilizing the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, which approximates the interest that the Company would have to pay on a secured loan. The Company elected to utilize a portfolio approach and applies the rates to a portfolio of leases with similar terms and economic environments. The terms of our leases used to determine the ROU asset and lease liability account for options to extend when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise those options, if applicable. ROU assets and lease liabilities are subject to adjustment in the event of modification to lease terms, changes in probability that an option to extend or terminate a lease would be exercised and other factors. In addition, ROU assets are periodically reviewed for impairment.
Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Lease expense includes amortization of the ROU assets and accretion of the lease liabilities. Amortization of ROU assets is calculated as the periodic lease cost less accretion of the lease liability. The amortized period for ROU assets is limited to the expected lease term.
The Company has elected a practical expedient to combine the lease and non-lease components into a single lease component. The Company also elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption and does not establish ROU assets or lease liabilities for operating leases with terms of 12 months or less.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents an acquired company’s acquisition cost over the fair value of acquired net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill is the net asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets identified and accounted for include tradenames and marks, backlog, developed technologies, and customer relationships. Those intangible assets with finite lives, including backlog and customer relationships, are amortized over their estimated useful lives.
Goodwill is reviewed annually during the fourth quarter for impairment and more frequently if potential impairment indicators exist. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, as amended by Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which permits management to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its corresponding carrying value. If management determines the reporting unit's fair value is more likely than not less than its carrying value, a quantitative analysis will be performed to compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its corresponding carrying value. If the conclusion of the quantitative analysis is that the fair value is in fact less than the carrying value, management will recognize a goodwill impairment charge for the amount by which the reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. Impairment testing of goodwill requires a significant amount of judgment in assessing both qualitative factors and if necessary, quantitative factors used to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. As of December 31, 2024, management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the Company’s reporting units’ fair value was less than their carrying amount, and no further quantitative impairment testing had been considered necessary.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment in accordance with ASU 2012-02, Testing Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets for Impairment, which provides management the option to perform a qualitative assessment. If it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value is recorded as an impairment expense. As of December 31, 2024, management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values were less than the carrying values.

Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group (inclusive of other long-lived assets) be tested for possible impairment, management first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. As of December 31, 2024, no events or changes in circumstances were identified that indicated that the carrying amount of the finite-lived intangible assets were not recoverable.
Business Combinations
Accounting for business combinations requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions. We allocate the purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, with the consideration in excess recorded as goodwill. Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows, expected asset lives, geographic risk premiums, discount rates, and more. The amounts and useful lives assigned to acquisition-related intangible assets impact the amount and timing of future amortization expense.
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REVENUE RECOGNITION
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Revenues
The Company has disclosed disaggregated revenues based on its business segment and geographical area, which provides a reasonable representation of how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. See Note 18 for additional information.

Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by customers. The Company records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and there is an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred income (contract liability) until the performance obligations are satisfied.

Costs incurred in fulfilling advisory contracts with point-in-time revenue recognition are recorded as a contract asset when the costs (i) relate directly to a contract, (ii) generate or enhance resources of the Company that will be used in satisfying performance obligations, and (iii) are expected to be recovered. The Company amortizes the contract asset costs related to fulfilling a contract based on recognition of fee revenues for the corresponding contract.

Costs incurred in fulfilling an advisory contract with over-time revenue recognition are expensed as incurred.
The change in the Company’s contract assets and liabilities during the period primarily reflects the timing difference between the Company’s performance and the customer’s payment. The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
April 1, 2024Increase/(Decrease)December 31, 2024
Receivables (1)
$192,952 $(33,678)$159,274 
Unbilled work in progress, net of allowance for credit losses192,012 10,704 202,716 
Contract Assets (1)
6,678 735 7,413 
Contract Liabilities (2)
33,139 7,361 40,500 
(1)Included within Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses in the December 31, 2024 Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)Included within Deferred income in the December 31, 2024 Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, $3,436 and $18,777 of Revenues, respectively, were recognized that were included in the Deferred income balance at the beginning of the period.

As a practical expedient, the Company does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations pertaining to (i) contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less, and/or (ii) contracts where the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct service that is or forms part of a single performance obligation. The transaction price allocated to remaining unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations with an original expected duration exceeding one year was not material as of December 31, 2024.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transactions
The Company provides financial advisory services to certain related parties, and received fees for these services totaling approximately $1,049 and $6,686 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2,470 and $8,223 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Accounts receivable and Unbilled work in progress in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets include amounts pertaining to these services of $37 and $7,228 as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
Other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets includes loans receivable from certain employees of $42,703 and $32,937 as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents information about the Company's financial assets, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair values:
December 31, 2024
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Corporate debt securities$— $84,926 $— $84,926 
U.S. treasury securities— 18,065 — 18,065 
Certificates of deposit— 547 — 547 
Total assets measured at fair value$— $103,538 $— $103,538 

March 31, 2024
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Corporate debt securities$— $21,641 $— $21,641 
U.S. treasury securities— 15,833 — 15,833 
Certificates of deposit— 531 — 531 
Total assets measured at fair value$— $38,005 $— $38,005 

The Company had no transfers between fair value levels during the nine months ended December 31, 2024.
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
INVESTMENT SECURITIES Investment Securities
The amortized cost and gross unrealized gains (losses) of marketable investment securities accounted under the fair value method were as follows:
December 31, 2024
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized (Losses)Fair Value
Corporate debt securities$85,055 $155 $(284)$84,926 
U.S. treasury securities18,312 32 (279)18,065 
Certificates of deposit547 — — 547 
Total securities with unrealized gains/(losses)$103,914 $187 $(563)$103,538 

March 31, 2024
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized (Losses)Fair Value
Corporate debt securities$22,318 $8 $(685)$21,641 
U.S. treasury securities16,071 110 (348)15,833 
Certificates of deposit531 — — 531 
Total securities with unrealized gains/(losses)$38,920 $118 $(1,033)$38,005 

Scheduled maturities of the debt securities held by the Company included within the investment securities portfolio were as follows:
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Amortized CostEstimated Fair ValueAmortized CostEstimated Fair Value
Due within one year$75,418 $75,459 $7,592 $7,566 
Due within years two through five28,496 28,079 31,328 30,439 
Total debt within the investment securities portfolio$103,914 $103,538 $38,920 $38,005 
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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table presents information about the Company's allowance for credit losses:
December 31, 2024
Beginning balance$14,899 
Provision for bad debt, net8,608 
Recovery/(write-off) of uncollectible accounts, net (3,413)
Ending balance$20,094 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation consists of the following:
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Equipment$10,899 $9,972 
Furniture and fixtures34,798 29,672
Leasehold improvements148,503 144,996
Computers and software15,094 12,282
Other8,090 8,088
Total cost217,384 205,010 
Less: accumulated depreciation(77,279)(68,309)
Total net book value$140,105 $136,701 
Additions to property and equipment during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 were primarily related to leasehold improvement costs incurred.
Depreciation expense of $5,495 and $5,097 was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The following table provides a reconciliation of Goodwill and other intangibles, net reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Useful LivesDecember 31, 2024March 31, 2024
GoodwillIndefinite$1,280,304 $1,127,497 
Tradename-Houlihan LokeyIndefinite192,210 192,210 
Other intangible assetsVaries133,178 98,897 
Total cost1,605,692 1,418,604 
Less: accumulated amortization(103,275)(93,668)
Goodwill and other intangibles, net$1,502,417 $1,324,936 

Goodwill attributable to the Company’s business segments is as follows:
April 1, 2024ChangeDecember 31, 2024
Corporate Finance (1)
$872,967 $141,109 $1,014,076 
Financial Restructuring162,815 — 162,815 
Financial and Valuation Advisory (2)
91,715 11,698 103,413 
Goodwill$1,127,497 $152,807 $1,280,304 
(1)Change pertains primarily to the acquisition of Waller Helms Advisors LLC and Triago.
(2)Change pertains to the acquisition of Prytania Solutions Ltd.
Amortization expense of approximately $4,066 and $1,560 was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $9,674 and $8,275 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The estimated future amortization for finite-lived intangible assets for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:
Year Ending
March 31,
Remainder of 2025$9,504 
202613,699 
2027709 
2028709 
2029 and thereafter4,978 
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OTHER LIABILITIES
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER LIABILITIES Other Liabilities
On August 23, 2019, the Company entered into a syndicated revolving line of credit with Bank of America, N.A. and certain other financial institutions party thereto, which was amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of August 2, 2022 (the "HLI Line of Credit"), which allows for borrowings of up to $100,000 (and, subject to certain conditions, provides the Company with an uncommitted expansion option, which, if exercised in full, would provide for a total credit facility of $200,000) and matures on August 23, 2025 (or if such date is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day). Borrowings under the HLI Line of Credit bear interest at a floating rate, which can be either, at the Company's option, (i) Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a 0.10% SOFR adjustment plus a 1.00% margin or (ii) base rate, which is the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent (0.50%), (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Bank of America as its “prime rate,” and (c) Term SOFR plus a 0.10% SOFR adjustment. Commitment fees apply to unused amounts, and the HLI Line of Credit contains debt covenants which require that the Company maintain certain financial ratios. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, no principal was outstanding under the HLI Line of Credit.

In July 2021, the Company acquired Baylor Klein, Ltd (“BK”). Contingent consideration was issued in connection with the acquisition of BK, the remaining liability of which was settled during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The carrying value of the BK contingent consideration was $9,000 as of March 31, 2024.
In December 2023, the Company acquired 7 Mile Advisors, LLC ("7MA"). Total consideration included an unsecured note of $14,500 bearing interest at an annual rate of 2.00% and payable on December 11, 2053. The note was issued by the Company to the former principals and sellers of 7MA (who became employees of the Company). Under certain circumstances, the note will be pre-paid to each seller for Company stock over a three-year period in equal annual installments starting in December 2025. The Company incurred interest expense of $73 and $16 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $218 and $16 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Contingent consideration was also issued in connection with the acquisition of 7MA, which had a carrying value of $4,000 as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024.
In December 2024, the Company acquired Waller Helms Advisors LLC (“WHA”). Contingent consideration was issued in connection with the acquisition of WHA, which had a carrying value of $30,000 as of December 31, 2024
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) is comprised of Foreign currency translation adjustments of $(48,148) and $25,574 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $(19,749) and $8,665 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) as of December 31, 2024 was comprised of the following:
Balance, April 1, 2024$(66,608)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(19,749)
Balance, December 31, 2024$(86,357)
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INCOME TAXES
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES Income Taxes
The Company’s provision for income taxes was $49,816 and $31,772 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $103,289 and $73,276 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These represent effective tax rates of 34.3% and 31.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 27.1% and 26.9% for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share
The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock are presented below. The determination of weighted average shares of common stock outstanding includes both the Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Please refer to Note 15 for further detail on our two classes of authorized Company common stock.
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Numerator:
Net income attributable Houlihan Lokey, Inc.$95,302 $70,803 $277,791 $199,224 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — basic65,831,122 64,411,668 65,563,605 64,258,216 
Weighted average number of incremental shares pertaining to unvested restricted stock and issuable in respect of unvested restricted stock units, as calculated using the treasury stock method
2,929,837 3,474,633 2,994,720 3,638,086 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — diluted68,760,959 67,886,301 68,558,325 67,896,302 
Basic earnings per share$1.45 $1.10 $4.24 $3.10 
Diluted earnings per share$1.39 $1.04 $4.05 $2.93 
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Plans
The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution savings plan for its domestic employees and defined contribution retirement plans for its international employees. The Company contributed approximately $3,352 and $3,471 to these plans during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $9,758 and $9,583 during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Share-Based Incentive Plans
Awards of restricted shares and restricted stock units have been and will be made under the Amended and Restated Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 2016 Incentive Award Plan (the "2016 Incentive Plan"), which became effective in August 2015 and was amended in October 2017. Under the 2016 Incentive Plan, it is anticipated that the Company will continue to grant cash and equity-based incentive awards to eligible service providers in order to attract, motivate and retain the talent necessary to operate the Company's business. Equity-based incentive awards issued under the 2016 Incentive Plan generally vest over a four-year period. Restricted shares of Class A common stock were granted under the 2016 Incentive Plan to (i) six independent directors in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, at $87.60 per share and (ii) six independent directors in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, at $134.08 per share.
No excess tax benefit was recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. An excess tax benefit of $21,921 and $7,299 was recognized during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as a component of the provision for income taxes and an operating activity on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The excess tax benefits recognized during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were related to shares vested in May 2024 and May 2023, respectively.
The share awards are classified as equity awards at the time of grant unless the number of shares granted is unknown. Awards that are settleable in shares based upon a future determinable stock price are classified as liabilities until the price is established and the resulting number of shares is known, at which time they are re-classified from liabilities to equity awards. Activity in equity-classified share awards which relate to the 2016 Incentive Plan during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
Unvested Share AwardsShares
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Balance, April 1, 20244,519,024 $83.37 
Granted975,043 136.04 
Vested(1,619,144)80.49 
Forfeited/Repurchased(208,753)90.69 
Balance, December 31, 20243,666,170 $98.24 
Balance, April 1, 20235,281,779 $79.57 
Granted1,244,902 87.60 
Vested(1,639,703)74.21 
Forfeited/Repurchased(321,337)84.21 
Balance, December 31, 20234,565,641 $83.36 
Activity in liability-classified share awards during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
Awards Settleable in SharesFair Value
Balance, April 1, 2024$17,184 
Offer to grant1,198 
Share price determined-converted to cash payments(5)
Share price determined-transferred to equity grants(3,896)
Forfeited(3,128)
Balance, December 31, 2024$11,353 
Balance, April 1, 2023$11,971 
Offer to grant9,094 
Share price determined-converted to cash payments(3)
Share price determined-transferred to equity grants(6,172)
Forfeited— 
Balance, December 31, 2023$14,890 
Activity in Restricted Stock Unit awards during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
Restricted Stock UnitsRSUs
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs as of April 1, 2024843,730 $95.09 
Issued68,601 134.08 
Forfeitures(27,056)94.81 
Vested(273,210)94.75 
RSUs as of December 31, 2024612,065 $99.63 
RSUs as of April 1, 20231,050,646 $95.46 
Issued94,286 87.60 
Forfeitures(32,682)90.82 
Vested(266,883)94.38 
RSUs as of December 31, 2023845,367 $95.09 

Compensation expenses for the Company associated with both equity-classified and liability-classified awards totaled $45,586 and $43,974 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $123,982 and $126,123 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there was $421,133 and $460,973, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share awards granted under the 2016 Incentive Plan. These costs are recognized over a weighted average period of 1.2 years and 3.2 years, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

On October 24, 2024, our board of directors approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the 2016 Incentive Plan reducing the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2016 Incentive Plan. Under the Amendment, the aggregate number of shares of common stock that are available for issuance under awards granted pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Plan on or after October 24, 2024 is equal to 8.0 million.

In addition, the number of shares available for issuance will be increased on April 1, 2025 by an amount equal to the lowest of:

•6,540,659 shares of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock;
•Six percent of the shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding on March 31, 2025, assuming the conversion of any shares of preferred stock, and including shares issuable upon the exercise or payment of stock options, warrants and other equity securities with respect to which shares have not actually been issued; and
•such smaller number of shares as determined by our board of directors, which may be issued as shares of Class A common stock or shares of Class B common stock, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion and to the extent such class of common stock exists from time to time.
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity
There are two classes of authorized Company common stock: Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The rights of the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting and conversion rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share, and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. Each share of Class B common stock may be converted into one share of Class A common stock at the option of its holder and will be automatically converted into one share of Class A common stock upon transfer thereof, subject to certain exceptions.
Class A Common Stock
During the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no shares issued to non-employee directors and 611,795 and 461,684 shares were converted from Class B to Class A, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, 5,248 and 6,609 shares were issued to non-employee directors, respectively, and 1,570,319 and 1,621,243 shares were converted from Class B to Class A, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024, there were 53,946,551 Class A shares held by the public and 69,183 Class A shares held by non-employee directors. As of December 31, 2023, there were 51,962,741 Class A shares held by the public and 64,935 Class A shares held by non-employee directors.

Class B Common Stock
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were 16,129,101 and 17,114,509 Class B shares held by the HL Voting Trust, respectively.

Dividends
Previously declared dividends related to unvested shares of $20,383 and $20,110 were unpaid as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Share Repurchases
In April 2022, the board of directors authorized an increase to the existing July 2021 share repurchase program, which provides for share repurchases of a new aggregate amount of up to $500,000 of the Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock. As of December 31, 2024, shares with a value of $457,713 remained available for purchase under the program.

During the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company repurchased 1,177 and 884 shares, respectively, of Class B common stock, to satisfy $247 and $95, respectively, of required withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted awards. During the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no regular share repurchases made under the existing share repurchase program.

During the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company repurchased 676,572 and 767,716 shares, respectively, of Class B common stock, to satisfy $101,963 and $70,120 of required withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted awards, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, there were no regular share repurchases made under the existing share repurchase program. During the nine months ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 239,100 shares of its outstanding Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $104.36 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate purchase price of $24,952.
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LEASES
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES Leases
Lessee Arrangements
Operating Leases
We lease real estate and equipment used in operations from third parties. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining term of our operating leases ranged from 1 to 15 years with various automatic extensions.
The following table outlines the maturity of our existing operating lease liabilities on a fiscal year-end basis as of December 31, 2024.

Maturity of Operating Leases
Operating Leases
Remaining 2025$7,326 
202653,950 
202753,717 
202854,513 
202955,087 
Thereafter352,098 
Total576,691 
Less: present value discount(143,659)
Operating lease liabilities$433,032 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company has entered into an operating lease for additional office space that has not yet commenced for approximately $4,400. This operating lease will commence during fiscal year 2026 with a lease term of 5 years.
Lease costs
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Operating lease expense$17,709 $15,312 $44,199 $41,120 
Variable lease expense (1)
5,288 4,070 14,499 14,783 
Short-term lease expense79 42 179 150 
Less: Sublease income(817)(422)(2,160)(635)
Total lease costs$22,259 $19,002 $56,717 $55,418 
(1)Primarily consists of payments for property taxes, common area maintenance and usage based operating costs.
Weighted-average details
December 31,
20242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)1112
Weighted-average discount rate5.4 %5.2 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases:
Nine Months Ended December 31,
20242023
Operating cash flows:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of Operating lease liabilities$43,436 $25,657 
Non-cash activity:
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange of Operating lease liabilities$39,142 $19,514 
Change in Operating lease right-of-use assets due to remeasurement(4,964)26,211 
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies
The Company has been named in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of the Company, in consultation with legal counsel, the final resolutions of these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, operations and cash flows.
The Company also provides routine indemnifications relating to certain real estate (office) lease agreements under which it may be required to indemnify property owners for claims and other liabilities arising from the Company’s use of the applicable premises. In addition, the Company guarantees the performance of its subsidiaries under certain office lease agreements. The terms of these obligations vary, and because a maximum obligation is not explicitly stated, the Company has determined that it is not possible to make an estimate of the maximum amount that it could be obligated to pay under such contracts. Based on historical experience and evaluation of specific indemnities, management believes that judgments, if any, against the Company related to such matters are not likely to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any liability for these obligations as of December 31, 2024 or March 31, 2024.
There have been no material changes outside of the ordinary course of business to our known contractual obligations, which are included in Item 7 of our 2024 Annual Report.
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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Segment and Geographical Information
The Company’s reportable segments are described in Note 1 and each are individually managed and provide separate services that require specialized expertise for the provision of those services. Revenues by segment represent fees earned on the various services offered within each segment. Segment profit consists of segment revenues, less (1) direct expenses including compensation, travel, meals and entertainment, professional fees, and bad debt and (2) expenses allocated by headcount such as communications, rent, depreciation and amortization, and office expense. The corporate expense category includes costs not allocated to individual segments, including charges related to incentive compensation and share-based payments to corporate employees, as well as expenses of senior management and corporate departmental functions managed on a worldwide basis, including office of the executives, accounting, human capital, marketing, information technology, and legal and compliance. The following tables present information about revenues, profit and assets by segment and geography.    
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Revenues by segment
Corporate Finance$421,602 $310,512 $1,114,047 $819,247 
Financial Restructuring130,942 128,565 379,932 366,603 
Financial and Valuation Advisory81,884 72,053 229,015 208,098 
Revenues$634,428 $511,130 $1,722,994 $1,393,948 
Segment profit (1)
Corporate Finance$131,552 $93,254 $341,629 $245,393 
Financial Restructuring44,212 43,284 144,280 119,377 
Financial and Valuation Advisory23,337 14,332 60,367 48,824 
Total segment profit199,101 150,870 546,276 413,594 
Corporate expenses (2)
62,999 54,330 183,937 153,430 
Other income, net(9,016)(6,035)(18,741)(12,336)
Income before provision for income taxes$145,118 $102,575 $381,080 $272,500 
(1)We adjust the compensation expense for a business segment in situations where an employee residing in one business segment is performing work in another business segment where the revenues are accrued. Segment profit may vary significantly between periods depending on the levels of collaboration among the different segments.
(2)Corporate expenses represent expenses that are not allocated to individual business segments such as office of the executives, accounting, information technology, legal and compliance, marketing, and human capital.

December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Assets by segment
Corporate Finance$1,272,204 $1,147,432 
Financial Restructuring194,729 192,185 
Financial and Valuation Advisory195,967 170,627 
Total segment assets1,662,900 1,510,244 
Corporate assets1,812,862 1,660,515 
Total assets$3,475,762 $3,170,759 

Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Income before provision for income taxes by geography
United States$99,998 $68,944 $251,562 $182,626 
International45,120 33,631 129,518 89,874 
Income before provision for income taxes$145,118 $102,575 $381,080 $272,500 
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Revenues by geography
United States$429,620 $356,570 $1,231,500 $1,013,264 
International204,808 154,560 491,494 380,684 
Revenues$634,428 $511,130 $1,722,994 $1,393,948 

December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Assets by geography
United States$1,476,782 $1,957,454 
International1,998,9801,213,305
Total assets$3,475,762 $3,170,759 
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events
On January 23, 2025, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on March 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 3, 2025.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net income $ 95,302 $ 70,803 $ 277,791 $ 199,224
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Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Christopher Crain [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement   On November 18, 2024, Christopher Crain, the Company's General Counsel and Secretary, entered into a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K) that provides for the sale of 2,000 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the vesting of certain restricted stock awards. The plan will expire April 30, 2026, subject to early termination for certain specified events as set forth in the plan.
Name Christopher Crain  
Title General Counsel and Secretary  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date November 18, 2024  
Arrangement Duration 528 days  
Aggregate Available 2,000 2,000
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and include all information and footnotes required for consolidated financial statement presentation. The results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (the "2024 Annual Report").
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries where it has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The Company carries its investments in unconsolidated entities over which it has significant influence but does not control using the equity method, and includes its ownership share of the income and losses in Other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Management estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Items subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the allowance for credit losses; the valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, accrued expenses, and share based compensation; the allocation of goodwill and other assets across the reporting units (segments); and reserves for income tax uncertainties and other contingencies.
Revenues
Revenues
Revenues consist of fee revenues from advisory services and reimbursed costs incurred in fulfilling the contracts. Revenues reflect fees generated from our CF, FR, and FVA business segments.
The Company generates revenues from contractual advisory services and reimbursed costs incurred in fulfilling the contracts for such services. Revenues for all three business segments (CF, FR, and FVA) are recognized upon satisfaction of the performance obligation, which may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. The amount and timing of the fees paid vary by the type of engagement.
The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those promised services (i.e., the “transaction price”). In determining the transaction price, we consider multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainties with respect to the amount are resolved. In determining when to include variable consideration in the transaction price, we consider the range of possible outcomes, the predictive value of our past experiences, the time period of when uncertainties expect to be resolved and the amount of consideration that is susceptible to factors outside of our influence, such as market volatility or the judgment and actions of third parties. The substantial majority of the Company’s advisory fees (i.e., the success-related Completion Fees) are considered variable and constrained as they are contingent upon a future event which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or third-party emergence from bankruptcy or approval by the court).

Revenues from CF engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and other corporate finance transactions. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. CF contracts generally contain a variety of promised services that may be capable of being distinct, but they are not distinct within the context of the engagement as the various services are inputs to the combined output of successfully brokering a specific transaction. Completion Fees, Retainer Fees, and Progress Fees from these engagements are considered variable and constrained until the corresponding transaction has been effectively closed as they are contingent upon a future event, which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or regulatory approval).
Revenues from FR engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services to debtors, creditors and other parties-in-interest involving recapitalization or deleveraging transactions implemented both through bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court exchanges, consent solicitations or other mechanisms, as well as in distressed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets activities. Retainer Fees and Progress Fees from restructuring engagements are recognized over time using a time elapsed measure of progress as our clients simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of those services as they are provided. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Completion Fees from these engagements are considered variable and constrained until the related transaction has been effectively closed as they are contingent upon a future event, which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or third party emergence from bankruptcy or approval by the court).

Revenues from FVA engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with valuation, diligence, tax transaction accounting, and other financial advisory services and rendering fairness, solvency and other financial opinions. Revenues are recognized at a point in time as these engagements include a singular objective that does not transfer any notable value to the Company’s clients until the opinions or reports have been rendered and delivered to the client. However, certain engagements consist of advisory services where fees are usually based on the hourly rates of our financial professionals. Such revenues are recognized over time as the benefits of these advisory services are transferred to the Company’s clients throughout the course of the engagement, and, as a practical expedient, the Company has elected to use the ‘as-invoiced’ approach to recognize revenue.

Taxes, including value added taxes, collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis, and therefore, are excluded from revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Operating Expenses
The majority of the Company’s operating expenses are related to compensation for employees, which includes the amortization of the relevant portion of the Company’s share-based incentive plans (Note 14). Other types of operating expenses include: Travel, meals, and entertainment; Rent; Depreciation and amortization; Information technology and communications; Professional fees; and Other operating expenses
Translation of Foreign Currency Transactions
Translation of Foreign Currency Transactions
The reporting currency for the consolidated financial statements of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are included in the consolidation by translating the assets and liabilities at the reporting period-end exchange rates; however, revenues and expenses are translated using the applicable exchange rates determined on a monthly basis throughout the fiscal year. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable taxes.
From time to time, we enter into transactions to hedge our exposure to certain foreign currency fluctuations through the use of derivative instruments or other methods. As of December 31, 2024, we had one foreign currency forward contract outstanding between the U.S. dollar and the pound sterling with an aggregate notional value of $7,000. As of December 31, 2023, we had one foreign currency forward contract outstanding between the U.S. dollar and the pound sterling with an aggregate notional value of $2,000. The change in fair value of these contracts represented a net gain included in Other operating expenses of $3 and $11 during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement:

•Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date.
•Level 2 Inputs: Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
•Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date.
For Level 3 investments in which pricing inputs are unobservable and limited market activity exists, management's determination of fair value is based upon the best information available, and may incorporate management's own assumptions or involve a significant degree of judgment.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures:
•Corporate debt securities: All fair value measurements are obtained from a third-party pricing service and are not adjusted by management.
•U.S. treasury securities: Fair values for U.S. treasury securities are based on quoted prices from recent trading activity of identical or similar securities. All fair value measurements are obtained from a third-party pricing service and are not adjusted by management.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the determination of which category within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate for any given investment is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the instrument.
The fair values of the financial instruments represent the amounts that would be received to sell assets or that would be paid to transfer liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants as of a specified date. Fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs; however, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Company’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Those judgments are developed by the Company based on the best information available in the circumstances, including expected cash flows and appropriately risk-adjusted discount rates, as well as available observable and unobservable inputs.
The carrying value of Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash, Accounts receivable, Unbilled work in progress, Accounts payable and accrued expenses, and Deferred income approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
The carrying value of loans to employees included in Other assets approximates fair value due to the variable interest rate borne by those instruments.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents include cash held at banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had cash balances with banks in excess of insured limits. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to Cash and cash equivalents.
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.     
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$799,340 $721,235 
Restricted cash (1)
1,452 619 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$800,792 $721,854 
(1)Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of cash deposits in support of two letters of credit for our Frankfurt office. Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 also included cash held in escrow accounts.
Investment Securities
Investment Securities
Investment securities consist primarily of corporate debt and U.S. treasury securities with original maturities over 90 days. The Company classifies its corporate debt and U.S. treasury securities as trading and measures them at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized holding gains and losses for trading securities are included in Other operating expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Allowance for Credit Losses
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable and unbilled work in progress reflects management’s best estimate of expected losses using the Company's internal current expected credit losses model. This model analyzes expected losses based on relevant information about historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that could potentially affect the collectability of the reported amounts. This is recorded through provision for bad debts, which is included in Other operating expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible are written off against the allowance for credit losses.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Repair and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred and costs of renewals or improvements are capitalized at cost. Depreciation on furniture and office equipment is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The Company files consolidated federal income tax returns, as well as consolidated and separate returns in state and local jurisdictions, and the Company reports income tax expense on this basis.
We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of tax benefits or expenses on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws and applicable tax rates. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company utilized a comprehensive model to recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements any uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken on a tax return. The impact of an uncertain tax position that is more likely than not of being sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority must be recognized at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained. No portion of an uncertain tax position will be recognized if the position has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Interest expense and penalties related to income taxes are included in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
The Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income tax (“GILTI inclusion”) can be recognized in the financial statements through an accounting policy election by either recording a period cost (permanent item) or providing deferred income taxes stemming from certain basis differences that are expected to result in GILTI inclusion. The Company has elected to account for the tax impacts of the GILTI inclusion as a period cost.

In 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) reached agreement among various countries to establish a 15% minimum tax on certain multinational enterprises, commonly referred to as Pillar Two. The EU effective dates are January 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025, for different aspects of the directive. A significant number of other countries are expected to also implement similar legislation with varying effective dates in the future. The Company is continuing to evaluate the potential impact on future periods of Pillar Two, pending legislative adoption by individual countries.
Leases
Leases
We assess whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at the inception of the agreement. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent our right to use underlying assets for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from leases. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease terms utilizing the discount rate implicit in the leases. If the discount rate implicit in the leases is not readily determinable, the present value of future lease payments is calculated utilizing the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, which approximates the interest that the Company would have to pay on a secured loan. The Company elected to utilize a portfolio approach and applies the rates to a portfolio of leases with similar terms and economic environments. The terms of our leases used to determine the ROU asset and lease liability account for options to extend when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise those options, if applicable. ROU assets and lease liabilities are subject to adjustment in the event of modification to lease terms, changes in probability that an option to extend or terminate a lease would be exercised and other factors. In addition, ROU assets are periodically reviewed for impairment.
Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Lease expense includes amortization of the ROU assets and accretion of the lease liabilities. Amortization of ROU assets is calculated as the periodic lease cost less accretion of the lease liability. The amortized period for ROU assets is limited to the expected lease term.
The Company has elected a practical expedient to combine the lease and non-lease components into a single lease component. The Company also elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption and does not establish ROU assets or lease liabilities for operating leases with terms of 12 months or less.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents an acquired company’s acquisition cost over the fair value of acquired net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill is the net asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets identified and accounted for include tradenames and marks, backlog, developed technologies, and customer relationships. Those intangible assets with finite lives, including backlog and customer relationships, are amortized over their estimated useful lives.
Goodwill is reviewed annually during the fourth quarter for impairment and more frequently if potential impairment indicators exist. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, as amended by Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which permits management to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its corresponding carrying value. If management determines the reporting unit's fair value is more likely than not less than its carrying value, a quantitative analysis will be performed to compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its corresponding carrying value. If the conclusion of the quantitative analysis is that the fair value is in fact less than the carrying value, management will recognize a goodwill impairment charge for the amount by which the reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. Impairment testing of goodwill requires a significant amount of judgment in assessing both qualitative factors and if necessary, quantitative factors used to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. As of December 31, 2024, management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the Company’s reporting units’ fair value was less than their carrying amount, and no further quantitative impairment testing had been considered necessary.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment in accordance with ASU 2012-02, Testing Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets for Impairment, which provides management the option to perform a qualitative assessment. If it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value is recorded as an impairment expense. As of December 31, 2024, management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values were less than the carrying values.
Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group (inclusive of other long-lived assets) be tested for possible impairment, management first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.
Business Combinations Policy
Business Combinations
Accounting for business combinations requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions. We allocate the purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, with the consideration in excess recorded as goodwill. Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows, expected asset lives, geographic risk premiums, discount rates, and more. The amounts and useful lives assigned to acquisition-related intangible assets impact the amount and timing of future amortization expense.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.     
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$799,340 $721,235 
Restricted cash (1)
1,452 619 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$800,792 $721,854 
(1)Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of cash deposits in support of two letters of credit for our Frankfurt office. Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 also included cash held in escrow accounts.
Schedule of Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.     
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$799,340 $721,235 
Restricted cash (1)
1,452 619 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$800,792 $721,854 
(1)Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of cash deposits in support of two letters of credit for our Frankfurt office. Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 also included cash held in escrow accounts.
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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
April 1, 2024Increase/(Decrease)December 31, 2024
Receivables (1)
$192,952 $(33,678)$159,274 
Unbilled work in progress, net of allowance for credit losses192,012 10,704 202,716 
Contract Assets (1)
6,678 735 7,413 
Contract Liabilities (2)
33,139 7,361 40,500 
(1)Included within Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses in the December 31, 2024 Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)Included within Deferred income in the December 31, 2024 Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Information About Other Financial Assets
The following table presents information about the Company's financial assets, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair values:
December 31, 2024
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Corporate debt securities$— $84,926 $— $84,926 
U.S. treasury securities— 18,065 — 18,065 
Certificates of deposit— 547 — 547 
Total assets measured at fair value$— $103,538 $— $103,538 

March 31, 2024
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Corporate debt securities$— $21,641 $— $21,641 
U.S. treasury securities— 15,833 — 15,833 
Certificates of deposit— 531 — 531 
Total assets measured at fair value$— $38,005 $— $38,005 
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses, and Fair Value of Securities
The amortized cost and gross unrealized gains (losses) of marketable investment securities accounted under the fair value method were as follows:
December 31, 2024
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized (Losses)Fair Value
Corporate debt securities$85,055 $155 $(284)$84,926 
U.S. treasury securities18,312 32 (279)18,065 
Certificates of deposit547 — — 547 
Total securities with unrealized gains/(losses)$103,914 $187 $(563)$103,538 

March 31, 2024
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized (Losses)Fair Value
Corporate debt securities$22,318 $8 $(685)$21,641 
U.S. treasury securities16,071 110 (348)15,833 
Certificates of deposit531 — — 531 
Total securities with unrealized gains/(losses)$38,920 $118 $(1,033)$38,005 
Schedule of Maturities of Debt Securities
Scheduled maturities of the debt securities held by the Company included within the investment securities portfolio were as follows:
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Amortized CostEstimated Fair ValueAmortized CostEstimated Fair Value
Due within one year$75,418 $75,459 $7,592 $7,566 
Due within years two through five28,496 28,079 31,328 30,439 
Total debt within the investment securities portfolio$103,914 $103,538 $38,920 $38,005 
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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
The following table presents information about the Company's allowance for credit losses:
December 31, 2024
Beginning balance$14,899 
Provision for bad debt, net8,608 
Recovery/(write-off) of uncollectible accounts, net (3,413)
Ending balance$20,094 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation consists of the following:
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Equipment$10,899 $9,972 
Furniture and fixtures34,798 29,672
Leasehold improvements148,503 144,996
Computers and software15,094 12,282
Other8,090 8,088
Total cost217,384 205,010 
Less: accumulated depreciation(77,279)(68,309)
Total net book value$140,105 $136,701 
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangibles
The following table provides a reconciliation of Goodwill and other intangibles, net reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Useful LivesDecember 31, 2024March 31, 2024
GoodwillIndefinite$1,280,304 $1,127,497 
Tradename-Houlihan LokeyIndefinite192,210 192,210 
Other intangible assetsVaries133,178 98,897 
Total cost1,605,692 1,418,604 
Less: accumulated amortization(103,275)(93,668)
Goodwill and other intangibles, net$1,502,417 $1,324,936 
Schedule of Goodwill
Goodwill attributable to the Company’s business segments is as follows:
April 1, 2024ChangeDecember 31, 2024
Corporate Finance (1)
$872,967 $141,109 $1,014,076 
Financial Restructuring162,815 — 162,815 
Financial and Valuation Advisory (2)
91,715 11,698 103,413 
Goodwill$1,127,497 $152,807 $1,280,304 
(1)Change pertains primarily to the acquisition of Waller Helms Advisors LLC and Triago.
(2)Change pertains to the acquisition of Prytania Solutions Ltd.
Estimated Future Amortization for Amortizable Intangible Assets
The estimated future amortization for finite-lived intangible assets for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:
Year Ending
March 31,
Remainder of 2025$9,504 
202613,699 
2027709 
2028709 
2029 and thereafter4,978 
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) as of December 31, 2024 was comprised of the following:
Balance, April 1, 2024$(66,608)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(19,749)
Balance, December 31, 2024$(86,357)
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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock are presented below. The determination of weighted average shares of common stock outstanding includes both the Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Please refer to Note 15 for further detail on our two classes of authorized Company common stock.
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Numerator:
Net income attributable Houlihan Lokey, Inc.$95,302 $70,803 $277,791 $199,224 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — basic65,831,122 64,411,668 65,563,605 64,258,216 
Weighted average number of incremental shares pertaining to unvested restricted stock and issuable in respect of unvested restricted stock units, as calculated using the treasury stock method
2,929,837 3,474,633 2,994,720 3,638,086 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — diluted68,760,959 67,886,301 68,558,325 67,896,302 
Basic earnings per share$1.45 $1.10 $4.24 $3.10 
Diluted earnings per share$1.39 $1.04 $4.05 $2.93 
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Activity in Equity Classified Share Awards Activity in equity-classified share awards which relate to the 2016 Incentive Plan during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
Unvested Share AwardsShares
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Balance, April 1, 20244,519,024 $83.37 
Granted975,043 136.04 
Vested(1,619,144)80.49 
Forfeited/Repurchased(208,753)90.69 
Balance, December 31, 20243,666,170 $98.24 
Balance, April 1, 20235,281,779 $79.57 
Granted1,244,902 87.60 
Vested(1,639,703)74.21 
Forfeited/Repurchased(321,337)84.21 
Balance, December 31, 20234,565,641 $83.36 
Activity in Liability Classified Share Awards
Activity in liability-classified share awards during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
Awards Settleable in SharesFair Value
Balance, April 1, 2024$17,184 
Offer to grant1,198 
Share price determined-converted to cash payments(5)
Share price determined-transferred to equity grants(3,896)
Forfeited(3,128)
Balance, December 31, 2024$11,353 
Balance, April 1, 2023$11,971 
Offer to grant9,094 
Share price determined-converted to cash payments(3)
Share price determined-transferred to equity grants(6,172)
Forfeited— 
Balance, December 31, 2023$14,890 
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity
Activity in Restricted Stock Unit awards during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
Restricted Stock UnitsRSUs
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs as of April 1, 2024843,730 $95.09 
Issued68,601 134.08 
Forfeitures(27,056)94.81 
Vested(273,210)94.75 
RSUs as of December 31, 2024612,065 $99.63 
RSUs as of April 1, 20231,050,646 $95.46 
Issued94,286 87.60 
Forfeitures(32,682)90.82 
Vested(266,883)94.38 
RSUs as of December 31, 2023845,367 $95.09 
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LEASES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
The following table outlines the maturity of our existing operating lease liabilities on a fiscal year-end basis as of December 31, 2024.

Maturity of Operating Leases
Operating Leases
Remaining 2025$7,326 
202653,950 
202753,717 
202854,513 
202955,087 
Thereafter352,098 
Total576,691 
Less: present value discount(143,659)
Operating lease liabilities$433,032 
Lease, Cost
Lease costs
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Operating lease expense$17,709 $15,312 $44,199 $41,120 
Variable lease expense (1)
5,288 4,070 14,499 14,783 
Short-term lease expense79 42 179 150 
Less: Sublease income(817)(422)(2,160)(635)
Total lease costs$22,259 $19,002 $56,717 $55,418 
(1)Primarily consists of payments for property taxes, common area maintenance and usage based operating costs.
Weighted-average details
December 31,
20242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)1112
Weighted-average discount rate5.4 %5.2 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases:
Nine Months Ended December 31,
20242023
Operating cash flows:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of Operating lease liabilities$43,436 $25,657 
Non-cash activity:
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange of Operating lease liabilities$39,142 $19,514 
Change in Operating lease right-of-use assets due to remeasurement(4,964)26,211 
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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue, Profit and Assets by Segment The following tables present information about revenues, profit and assets by segment and geography.    
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Revenues by segment
Corporate Finance$421,602 $310,512 $1,114,047 $819,247 
Financial Restructuring130,942 128,565 379,932 366,603 
Financial and Valuation Advisory81,884 72,053 229,015 208,098 
Revenues$634,428 $511,130 $1,722,994 $1,393,948 
Segment profit (1)
Corporate Finance$131,552 $93,254 $341,629 $245,393 
Financial Restructuring44,212 43,284 144,280 119,377 
Financial and Valuation Advisory23,337 14,332 60,367 48,824 
Total segment profit199,101 150,870 546,276 413,594 
Corporate expenses (2)
62,999 54,330 183,937 153,430 
Other income, net(9,016)(6,035)(18,741)(12,336)
Income before provision for income taxes$145,118 $102,575 $381,080 $272,500 
(1)We adjust the compensation expense for a business segment in situations where an employee residing in one business segment is performing work in another business segment where the revenues are accrued. Segment profit may vary significantly between periods depending on the levels of collaboration among the different segments.
(2)Corporate expenses represent expenses that are not allocated to individual business segments such as office of the executives, accounting, information technology, legal and compliance, marketing, and human capital.

December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Assets by segment
Corporate Finance$1,272,204 $1,147,432 
Financial Restructuring194,729 192,185 
Financial and Valuation Advisory195,967 170,627 
Total segment assets1,662,900 1,510,244 
Corporate assets1,812,862 1,660,515 
Total assets$3,475,762 $3,170,759 
Revenue by Geographic Areas
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Income before provision for income taxes by geography
United States$99,998 $68,944 $251,562 $182,626 
International45,120 33,631 129,518 89,874 
Income before provision for income taxes$145,118 $102,575 $381,080 $272,500 
Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2024202320242023
Revenues by geography
United States$429,620 $356,570 $1,231,500 $1,013,264 
International204,808 154,560 491,494 380,684 
Revenues$634,428 $511,130 $1,722,994 $1,393,948 
Assets by Geographical Areas
December 31, 2024March 31, 2024
Assets by geography
United States$1,476,782 $1,957,454 
International1,998,9801,213,305
Total assets$3,475,762 $3,170,759 
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BACKGROUND (Details)
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of business segments 3
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details)
€ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
instrument
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
instrument
Dec. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
instrument
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Number of business segments | segment     3  
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other operating expenses Other operating expenses    
Foreign Currency Forward Contract        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Number of derivative instruments 1   1  
Fair value gains included in other operating expenses | $ $ 3 $ 11    
Foreign Currency Forward Contract | United States of America, Dollars        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Number of derivative instruments       1
Aggregate notional value of foreign currency forward contract $ 7,000   $ 7,000 € 2,000
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 799,340 $ 721,235    
Restricted cash 1,452 619    
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 800,792 $ 721,854 $ 555,905 $ 714,812
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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Summary of Receivables, Contract Assets, and Contract Liabilities (Details)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Receivables  
Beginning balance $ 192,952
Increase/(Decrease) (33,678)
Ending balance 159,274
Unbilled work in progress, net of allowance for credit losses  
Beginning balance 192,012
Increase/(Decrease) 10,704
Ending balance 202,716
Contract Assets  
Beginning balance 6,678
Increase/(Decrease) 735
Ending balance 7,413
Contract Liabilities  
Beginning balance 33,139
Increase/(Decrease) 7,361
Ending balance $ 40,500
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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Revenue recognized that was previously included in deferred income $ 3,436 $ 18,777
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable $ 166,687   $ 166,687   $ 199,630
Unbilled work in progress 202,716   202,716   192,012
Other assets 120,142   120,142   90,677
Related Party          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable 37   37    
Unbilled work in progress         7,228
Certain Employees          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Other assets 42,703   42,703   $ 32,937
Financial Advisory Services          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Related party transaction, amounts of transaction $ 1,049 $ 6,686 $ 2,470 $ 8,223  
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value $ 103,538 $ 38,005
Level I    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 0 0
Level II    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 103,538 38,005
Level III    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 0 0
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 84,926 21,641
Corporate debt securities | Level I    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 0 0
Corporate debt securities | Level II    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 84,926 21,641
Corporate debt securities | Level III    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 0 0
U.S. treasury securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 18,065 15,833
U.S. treasury securities | Level I    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 0 0
U.S. treasury securities | Level II    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 18,065 15,833
U.S. treasury securities | Level III    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 0 0
Certificates of deposit    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 547 531
Certificates of deposit | Level I    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 0 0
Certificates of deposit | Level II    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value 547 531
Certificates of deposit | Level III    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total asset measured at fair value $ 0 $ 0
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses, and Fair Value of Securities Held to Maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 103,914 $ 38,920
Gross Unrealized Gains 187 118
Gross Unrealized (Losses) (563) (1,033)
Fair Value 103,538 38,005
Corporate debt securities    
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 85,055 22,318
Gross Unrealized Gains 155 8
Gross Unrealized (Losses) (284) (685)
Fair Value 84,926 21,641
U.S. treasury securities    
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 18,312 16,071
Gross Unrealized Gains 32 110
Gross Unrealized (Losses) (279) (348)
Fair Value 18,065 15,833
Certificates of deposit    
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 547 531
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized (Losses) 0 0
Fair Value $ 547 $ 531
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Maturities of Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity [Abstract]    
Amortized Cost , due within one year $ 75,418 $ 7,592
Estimated Fair Value, due within one year 75,459 7,566
Amortized Cost, Due within years two through five years 28,496 31,328
Estimated Fair Value, Due within years two through five 28,079 30,439
Amortized Cost 103,914 38,920
Estimated Fair Value $ 103,538 $ 38,005
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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Details)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable  
Beginning balance $ 14,899
Provision for bad debt, net 8,608
Recovery/(write-off) of uncollectible accounts, net (3,413)
Ending balance $ 20,094
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Total cost $ 217,384   $ 217,384   $ 205,010
Less: accumulated depreciation (77,279)   (77,279)   (68,309)
Total net book value 140,105   140,105   136,701
Depreciation expense 5,495 $ 5,097 16,187 $ 12,000  
Equipment          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Total cost 10,899   10,899   9,972
Furniture and fixtures          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Total cost 34,798   34,798   29,672
Leasehold improvements          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Total cost 148,503   148,503   144,996
Computers and software          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Total cost 15,094   15,094   12,282
Other          
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]          
Total cost $ 8,090   $ 8,090   $ 8,088
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Goodwill $ 1,280,304 $ 1,127,497
Tradename-Houlihan Lokey 192,210 192,210
Other intangible assets 133,178 98,897
Total cost 1,605,692 1,418,604
Less: accumulated amortization (103,275) (93,668)
Goodwill and other intangibles, net $ 1,502,417 $ 1,324,936
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill by Business Segments (Details)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill  
Goodwill, Beginning Balance $ 1,127,497
Changes 152,807
Goodwill, Ending Balance 1,280,304
Corporate Finance  
Goodwill  
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 872,967
Changes 141,109
Goodwill, Ending Balance 1,014,076
Financial Restructuring  
Goodwill  
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 162,815
Changes 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance 162,815
Financial Advisory Services  
Goodwill  
Goodwill, Beginning Balance 91,715
Changes 11,698
Goodwill, Ending Balance $ 103,413
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]        
Amortization expense $ 4,066 $ 1,560 $ 9,674 $ 8,275
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]  
Remainder of 2025 $ 9,504
2026 13,699
2027 709
2028 709
2029 and thereafter $ 4,978
v3.25.0.1
OTHER LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 23, 2019
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Bank of America | Revolving Credit Facility              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity $ 100,000,000            
Margin adjustment 1.00%            
Outstanding line of credit     $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
Bank of America | Revolving Credit Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Basis spread on variable rate 0.10%            
Bank of America | Revolving Credit Facility | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Basis spread on variable rate 0.50%            
2019 Line of Credit, Expansion Option | Bank of America | Revolving Credit Facility              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity $ 200,000,000            
Loans Payable | 2.00% Loans Payable              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Loans payable, face amount   $ 14,500,000   $ 14,500,000   $ 14,500,000  
Stated interest rate (as a percent)   2.00%   2.00%   2.00%  
Debt instrument, exchange period   3 years          
Interest on debt     73,000 $ 16,000 218,000 $ 16,000  
Baylor Klein, Ltd              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Contingent consideration             9,000,000
7 Mile Advisors, LLC              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Contingent consideration     4,000,000   4,000,000   $ 4,000,000
Waller Helms Advisors LLC              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Contingent consideration     $ 30,000,000   $ 30,000,000    
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) (Details)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  
Balance, April 1, 2024 $ (66,608)
Balance, December 31, 2024 (86,357)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (19,749)
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]        
Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (48,148) $ 25,574 $ (19,749) $ 8,665
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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Provision for income taxes $ 49,816 $ 31,772 $ 103,289 $ 73,276
Effective tax rate 34.30% 31.00% 27.10% 26.90%
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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
class_of_stock
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Number of classes of common stock | class_of_stock     2  
Numerator:        
Net income | $ $ 95,302 $ 70,803 $ 277,791 $ 199,224
Denominator:        
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic (in shares) 65,831,122 64,411,668 65,563,605 64,258,216
Weighted average number of incremental shares issuable from unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, as calculated using the treasury stock method (in shares) 2,929,837 3,474,633 2,994,720 3,638,086
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted (in shares) 68,760,959 67,886,301 68,558,325 67,896,302
Net income per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock        
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 1.45 $ 1.10 $ 4.24 $ 3.10
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 1.39 $ 1.04 $ 4.05 $ 2.93
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Defined Contribution Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]        
Defined contribution plan, amount of contributions $ 3,352 $ 3,471 $ 9,758 $ 9,583
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Share-Based Incentive Plans (Narrative) (Details)
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 24, 2024
shares
Aug. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
director
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
director
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Excess tax benefits recorded | $     $ 0   $ 0   $ 21,921,000 $ 7,299,000
Compensation expenses | $     45,586,000   43,974,000   123,982,000 126,123,000
Unrecognized compensation cost | $     $ 421,133,000   $ 460,973,000   $ 421,133,000 $ 460,973,000
Unrecognized compensation cost, period for recognition             1 year 2 months 12 days 3 years 2 months 12 days
Common stock available for issuance (in shares) | shares 8,000,000.0              
Annual increase to number of shares available for issuance (as a percent) 6.00%              
2016 Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Award vesting period   4 years            
2016 Incentive Plan | Director | Restricted Stock                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Number of independent director recipients | director       6   6    
Aggregate shares granted, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares       $ 134.08   $ 87.60    
Class A Common Stock | April 1, 2025 | Amended And Restated 2016 Incentive Award Plan                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Increase to common stock available for issuance (in shares) | shares 6,540,659              
Common Class B | April 1, 2025 | Amended And Restated 2016 Incentive Award Plan                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Increase to common stock available for issuance (in shares) | shares 6,540,659              
v3.25.0.1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Activity in Equity Classified Share Awards (Details) - $ / shares
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)    
Shares    
Beginning balance (in shares) 843,730 1,050,646
Granted (in shares) 68,601 94,286
Vested (in shares) (273,210) (266,883)
Forfeited/Repurchased (in shares) (27,056) (32,682)
Ending balance (in shares) 612,065 845,367
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value    
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 95.09 $ 95.46
Granted (in dollars per share) 134.08 87.60
Vested (in dollars per share) 94.75 94.38
Forfeited/Repurchased (in dollars per share) 94.81 90.82
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 99.63 $ 95.09
2006 Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock    
Shares    
Beginning balance (in shares) 4,519,024 5,281,779
Granted (in shares) 975,043 1,244,902
Vested (in shares) (1,619,144) (1,639,703)
Forfeited/Repurchased (in shares) (208,753) (321,337)
Ending balance (in shares) 3,666,170 4,565,641
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value    
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 83.37 $ 79.57
Granted (in dollars per share) 136.04 87.60
Vested (in dollars per share) 80.49 74.21
Forfeited/Repurchased (in dollars per share) 90.69 84.21
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 98.24 $ 83.36
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Activity in Liability Classified Shares (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Awards Settleable in Shares    
Beginning balance $ 17,184 $ 11,971
Offer to grant 1,198 9,094
Share price determined-converted to cash payments (5) (3)
Share price determined-transferred to equity grants (3,896) 6,172
Forfeited (3,128) 0
Ending balance $ 11,353 $ 14,890
v3.25.0.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
vote
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
vote
class_of_stock
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Mar. 31, 2024
shares
Sep. 30, 2023
shares
Mar. 31, 2023
shares
Apr. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Number of classes of common stock | class_of_stock     2            
Conversion ratio of common stock 1   1            
Dividends outstanding | $ $ 20,383,000 $ 20,110,000 $ 20,383,000 $ 20,110,000          
Authorized amount to be repurchased | $                 $ 500,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ $ 457,713,000   $ 457,713,000            
Class A Common Stock                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Common stock voting rights, number of votes | vote 1   1            
Shares issued of common stock (in shares) 54,015,734   54,015,734     52,348,511      
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares) 54,015,734   54,015,734     52,348,511      
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)       239,100          
Shares repurchased and retired, value | $       $ 24,952,000          
Shares acquired, weighted average cost per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares       $ 104.36          
Class A Common Stock | Common stock                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares)     5,248 6,609          
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares) 611,795 461,684 1,570,319 1,621,243          
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares) 54,015,734 52,027,676 54,015,734 52,027,676 53,403,939 52,348,511 51,565,992 50,638,924  
Class B Common Stock                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Common stock voting rights, number of votes | vote 10   10            
Shares issued of common stock (in shares) 16,129,101   16,129,101     16,746,676      
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares) 16,129,101   16,129,101     16,746,676      
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares) 1,177,000 884,000 676,572,000 767,716,000          
Shares repurchased and retired, value | $ $ 247,000 $ 95,000 $ 101,963,000 $ 70,120,000          
Class B Common Stock | Common stock                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares) 16,129,101 17,114,509 16,129,101 17,114,509 16,082,738 16,746,676 17,427,625 18,048,345  
Investor | Class A Common Stock                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Shares issued of common stock (in shares) 53,946,551,000 51,962,741,000 53,946,551,000 51,962,741,000          
HL Holders | Class B Common Stock                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares) 16,129,101,000 17,114,509,000 16,129,101,000 17,114,509,000          
Director | Class A Common Stock                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares) 0 0 5,248 6,609          
Shares issued of common stock (in shares) 69,183,000 64,935,000 69,183,000 64,935,000          
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lease not yet commenced, amount $ 4,400
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Operating lease, term of contract 1 year
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract 5 years
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Operating lease, term of contract 15 years
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Maturity of Existing Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
Remaining 2025 $ 7,326  
2026 53,950  
2027 53,717  
2028 54,513  
2029 55,087  
Thereafter 352,098  
Total 576,691  
Less: present value discount (143,659)  
Operating lease liabilities $ 433,032 $ 415,412
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]        
Operating lease expense $ 17,709 $ 15,312 $ 44,199 $ 41,120
Variable lease expense 5,288 4,070 14,499 14,783
Short-term lease expense 79 42 179 150
Less: Sublease income (817)   (2,160) (635)
Less: Sublease income   (422)    
Total lease costs $ 22,259 $ 19,002 $ 56,717 $ 55,418
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LEASES - Weighted Average Details (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 11 years 12 years
Weighted-average discount rate 5.40% 5.20%
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of Operating lease liabilities $ 43,436 $ 25,657
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange of Operating lease liabilities 39,142 19,514
Change in Operating lease right-of-use assets due to remeasurement $ (4,964) $ 26,211
v3.25.0.1
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Revenue and Assets by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues $ 634,428 $ 511,130 $ 1,722,994 $ 1,393,948  
Segment profit 199,101 150,870 546,276 413,594  
Corporate expenses 498,326 414,590 1,360,655 1,133,784  
Other income, net (9,016) (6,035) (18,741) (12,336)  
Income before provision for income taxes 145,118 102,575 381,080 272,500  
Total assets 3,475,762   3,475,762   $ 3,170,759
Operating Segments          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Total assets 1,662,900   1,662,900   1,510,244
Operating Segments | Corporate Finance          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 421,602 310,512 1,114,047 819,247  
Segment profit 131,552 93,254 341,629 245,393  
Total assets 1,272,204   1,272,204   1,147,432
Operating Segments | Financial Restructuring          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 130,942 128,565 379,932 366,603  
Segment profit 44,212 43,284 144,280 119,377  
Total assets 194,729   194,729   192,185
Operating Segments | Financial Advisory Services          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 81,884 72,053 229,015 208,098  
Segment profit 23,337 14,332 60,367 48,824  
Total assets 195,967   195,967   170,627
Corporate, Non-Segment          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Corporate expenses 62,999 54,330 183,937 153,430  
Total assets 1,812,862   1,812,862   $ 1,660,515
Segment Reconciling Items          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Other income, net $ (9,016) $ (6,035) $ (18,741) $ (12,336)  
v3.25.0.1
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Revenue and Assets by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Income before provision for income taxes $ 145,118 $ 102,575 $ 381,080 $ 272,500  
Revenues 634,428 511,130 1,722,994 1,393,948  
Total assets 3,475,762   3,475,762   $ 3,170,759
United States          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Income before provision for income taxes 99,998 68,944 251,562 182,626  
Revenues 429,620 356,570 1,231,500 1,013,264  
Total assets 1,476,782   1,476,782   1,957,454
International          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Income before provision for income taxes 45,120 33,631 129,518 89,874  
Revenues 204,808 $ 154,560 491,494 $ 380,684  
Total assets $ 1,998,980   $ 1,998,980   $ 1,213,305
v3.25.0.1
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - $ / shares
Mar. 15, 2025
Jan. 23, 2025
Forecast    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid (in dollars per share) $ 0.57  
Subsequent Event    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in dollars per share)   $ 0.57