Houlihan Lokey Bolsters Capital Markets Group With Veteran Hire

Houlihan Lokey, a global investment bank, has strengthened its Capital Markets Group with the addition of Michael Hommeyer, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in private credit placement. Hommeyer joins the firm as a Managing Director, focusing on expanding the group's investor coverage, distribution capabilities, and market insights related to U.S. private credit placements. This strategic hire underscores Houlihan Lokey's commitment to delivering top-tier private capital solutions to its clients during a time of significant growth in the private credit market.

Hommeyer brings a wealth of experience and relationships to Houlihan Lokey, having spent the past 25 years at Morgan Stanley. Most recently, he served as a Managing Director and Head of Private Credit for four years, where he established the firm's private credit placement platform and executed debt and equity-linked transactions. Prior to that, Hommeyer was part of the Fixed Income Division, focusing on both leveraged loan and high-yield distribution. His extensive background in private credit placement will be invaluable in helping Houlihan Lokey's clients navigate the complexities of the private credit market and secure the capital they need to grow and succeed.

"Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing asset classes in the market, with an explosion in the number of investment managers and strategies," said Gregg Newman, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Capital Markets at Houlihan Lokey. "Adding someone of Michael's caliber to coordinate our coverage and outreach is critical to our success. Michael brings a depth of relationships and credit sector knowledge that will be a great asset to our capital markets clients."

Hommeyer's appointment comes at a time when Houlihan Lokey's Capital Markets Group is already one of the largest and most experienced private credit placement teams in the financial services industry. With over 90 dedicated finance professionals across multiple global offices, the group provides capital-raising services for a wide variety of clients, from private-equity-backed portfolio companies and publicly held corporations to privately held businesses. In the past two fiscal years, the group has raised approximately $26 billion in capital and advised on an additional $9 billion in capital over a total of 250+ transactions with more than 110 different financial sponsors.



The addition of Michael Hommeyer to Houlihan Lokey's Capital Markets Group represents a strategic expansion of the firm's private credit capabilities. His extensive experience in private credit placement, coupled with his deep relationships in the industry, will enable Houlihan Lokey to better serve its clients' financing needs in the private credit space. As the private credit market continues to grow, Houlihan Lokey is well-positioned to capture market share and attract new clients seeking expertise in private credit placement.



In conclusion, Houlihan Lokey's strengthening of its Capital Markets Group with the addition of Michael Hommeyer demonstrates the firm's commitment to delivering top-tier private capital solutions to its clients. With Hommeyer's extensive experience and relationships in the private credit market, Houlihan Lokey is well-equipped to serve its existing client base and attract new clients seeking expertise in private credit placement. As the private credit market continues to grow, Houlihan Lokey is poised to capture market share and solidify its position as a leader in the investment banking sector.