Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Houlihan Smith & Company’s Karl D’Cunha to Speak at GAIM USA 2010

Thought Leaders of Hedge Fund Industry Gather to Discuss Global Economic Outlook of Industry

I am excited to be speaking at this event -- our experience as seasoned investment bankers in the Hedge Fund industry will bring an interesting perspective to the panel’s discussion.

Chicago (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 5, 2010 -- Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. announced today that Karl D’Cunha will speak on the “M&A 2010 – Defining the nature of industry consolidation – grab fest or search for strategic partners?” panel during the 2010 GAIM USA conference on January 20th, 2010. The conference will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, located in Boca Raton, Florida.

News Image“During these unprecedented times, we have been able to successfully advise and guide our clients through consolidation and M&A challenges and opportunities,” said Karl D’Cunha, Senior Managing Director at Houlihan Smith. “I am excited to be speaking at this event -- our experience as seasoned investment bankers in the Hedge Fund industry will bring an interesting perspective to the panel’s discussion.”

Karl D’Cunha is a Senior Managing Director at Houlihan Smith and oversees the firm’s financial advisory practice. He is head of the firm’s Asset Management Services Group and a team leader of the firm’s Technical Standards Committee. Mr. D’Cunha has over 13 years experience in the alternative investments industry, including working with some of the largest hedge funds globally on valuation, restructuring and M&A issues. Mr. D’Cunha has been actively involved in alternative and asset management industry related services since 1997 and has prepared, supervised, and consulted upon assignments to US and International private equity, venture capital and hedge funds, investment advisors, mutual funds and other entities.

About Houlihan Smith & Company:
Founded in 1996, The Houlihan Firm is a global investment banking firm that provides financial advisory and financing services to public and private businesses as well as asset managers. The Houlihan firm is recognized as a leading provider of financial opinions, financing, merger and acquisitions advisory, and other corporate advisory services. In addition, the firm is the forefront service provider to the hedge fund industry and works with 25 of Alpha Magazine’s Top 100 Hedge Funds. The firm’s tailored services include Portfolio Valuation (FAS 157 compliant); Distressed Asset Placement; Restructuring; and M&A Advisory to both alternative and traditional asset managers. The firm’s experienced professionals work across the globe from offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London, and Toronto.

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