Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey top M&A adviser rankings for first nine months
According to GlobalData, Goldman Sachs led by deal value and Houlihan Lokey by deal count in the year to September 30.
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what happened
According to GlobalData, as reported by Seeking Alpha, Goldman Sachs ranked first by value among M&A financial advisers for the period running to September 30. The bank advised on transactions worth $687.6 billion.
By number of deals, Houlihan Lokey came out on top, advising on 250 transactions. The list covers only deals valued at $1 billion or more.
why it matters
The ranking reflects merger and acquisition activity over the first three quarters. It shows which investment banks captured the largest volume of mandates, but it is not a direct signal for share prices. For investors, it is a gauge of dealmaking activity.
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- Goldman Sachs, Houlihan Lokey top GlobalData's Q1-Q3 M&A financial advisers list — seekingalpha.com, 16 October 2026 at 17:17 UTC
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