HLI: Leadership change

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On October 2, 2026, Todd J. Carter resigned from the board of directors of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately. Mr. Carter’s decision to resign as a director was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC. By: /s/ Prabha S. Bhandari Name: Prabha S. Bhandari Title: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Date: October 5, 2026