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Houlihan Smith & Company, presents to Northwestern University's School of Law
Tuesday February 20, 2:24 pm ET
CHICAGO, IL ( February 2007) PRNewswire -- Andrew Smith, President/Founder and Karl D'Cunha, Senior Vice President of Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc., recently presented topics relating to fairness opinions and valuation to the Mergers & Acquisitions class at the Northwestern University School of Law. Mr. Smith and Mr. D'Cunha were invited to the class to discuss fairness opinions and the current issues that Boards of Directors, attorneys, and other advisors encounter when conflicts of interest arise. Northwestern University's law students utilized Mr. Smith and Mr. D'Cunha's expertise to learn more about the fairness opinion process as well as an attorney's role in investment banking transactions.
Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. is a specialized investment banking firm that provides financial advisory and financing services to public and private businesses. Founded in 1996, Houlihan is recognized as a leading provider of financial opinions, financing, merger and acquisitions advisory, and other corporate advisory services. The Houlihan name is synonymous with deal-making expertise and leadership in valuation and fairness issues. Houlihan has experienced professionals located in eight offices across the United States. Houlihan has represented dozens of committees on a broad range of financial matters and is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers and registered as a licensed broker-dealer.