Houlihan Lokey (HLI) 10-Q 5 Feb 19 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Feb. 04, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	Houlihan Lokey, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,302,215
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Class A
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		34,542,286
Class B
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		30,870,350

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 256,401,000	$ 206,723,000
Restricted cash	368,000	93,500,000
Investment securities (fair value of $40,960 and $209,266 as of December 31, and March 31, 2018)	40,960,000	209,319,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,639 and $11,391 as of December 31, and March 31, 2018, respectively	65,365,000	77,259,000
Unbilled work in process	30,660,000	45,862,000
Receivable from affiliates	7,027,000	8,732,000
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $42,896 and $37,078 as of December 31, and March 31, 2018, respectively	30,865,000	32,146,000
Goodwill and other intangibles, net	795,251,000	723,310,000
Other assets	33,273,000	21,990,000
Total assets	1,260,170,000	1,418,841,000
Liabilities:
Accrued salaries and bonuses	291,073,000	377,901,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	45,159,000	40,772,000
Deferred income	28,522,000	3,620,000
Income taxes payable	3,457,000	9,967,000
Deferred income taxes	9,343,000	22,180,000
Forward purchase liability	0	93,500,000
Loans payable to former shareholders	2,342,000	3,036,000
Loan payable to non-affiliate	6,712,000	8,825,000
Other liabilities	22,895,000	6,227,000
Total liabilities	409,503,000	566,028,000
Treasury stock, at cost; 0 and 2,000,000 shares as of December 31, and March 31, 2018, respectively	0	(93,500,000)
Additional paid-in capital	635,005,000	753,077,000
Retained earnings	248,590,000	207,124,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(32,994,000)	(13,956,000)
Total stockholders' equity	850,667,000	852,813,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,260,170,000	1,418,841,000
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 34,510,793 and 30,604,405 shares as of December 31, and March 31, 2018, respectively
Common stock	35,000	31,000
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 30,911,808 and 37,187,932 shares as of December 31, and March 31, 2018, respectively
Common stock	$ 31,000	$ 37,000

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Fair value of investment securities	$ 40,960	$ 209,266
Allowance for doubtful accounts	6,639	11,391
Accumulated depreciation	$ 42,896	$ 37,078
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	0	2,000,000
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 34,510,793 and 30,604,405 shares as of December 31, and March 31, 2018, respectively
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	34,510,793	30,604,405
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	34,510,793	30,604,405
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 30,911,808 and 37,187,932 shares as of December 31, and March 31, 2018, respectively
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	30,911,808	37,187,932
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	30,911,808	37,187,932

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 298,013	$ 258,937	$ 793,007	$ 718,611
Operating expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits	187,180	174,308	501,682	481,112
Travel, meals, and entertainment	12,991	8,034	32,689	19,941
Rent	9,987	7,159	28,612	21,308
Depreciation and amortization	3,635	1,971	10,809	6,120
Information technology and communications	5,775	4,424	16,073	13,666
Professional fees	6,087	4,484	18,148	10,242
Other operating expenses	10,099	4,072	26,432	11,538
Total operating expenses	235,754	204,452	634,445	563,927
Operating income	62,259	54,485	158,562	154,684
Other (income) expenses, net	(672)	(632)	(3,285)	(2,338)
Income before provision for income taxes	62,931	55,117	161,847	157,022
Provision for income taxes	18,974	(6,466)	48,089	22,838
Net income	43,957	61,583	113,758	134,184
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,760)	880	(19,038)	8,641
Comprehensive income	$ 41,197	$ 62,463	$ 94,720	$ 142,825
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	61,972,027	62,552,777	62,399,221	62,338,102
Fully Diluted (in shares)	65,758,679	66,122,939	65,985,660	66,467,378
Net income per share of common stock
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.98	$ 1.82	$ 2.15
Fully Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 0.93	$ 1.72	$ 2.02

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CO_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Related party interest expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 62,000
Related party interest income	24,000	0	72,000	85,000
Income (loss) related to investments in unconsolidated entities	207,000	(348,000)	(699,000)	(128,000)
Related party fee revenue
Related party revenue and income	197,000	0	8,692,000	2,806,000
Related party income
Related party revenue and income	$ 51,000	$ 78,000	$ 275,000	$ 212,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Class A	Class B	Common stockClass A	Common stockClass B	Treasury Stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Stock subscriptions receivable	Total stockholders' equity
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2017				22,026,811	50,883,299	(6,900,000,000)
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2017				$ 22	$ 51	$ (193,572)	$ 854,750	$ 87,407	$ (21,917)	$ (124)	$ 726,617
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Shares issued (in shares)					1,306,704
Shares issued					$ 1		1,961				1,962
Stock compensation vesting							42,289				42,289
Dividends								(38,716)			(38,716)
Stock subscriptions receivable redeemed										124	124
Retired shares upon settlement of forward purchase agreement (in shares)		(430,237)			(6,900,000)	6,900,000,000
Retired shares upon settlement of forward purchase agreement		$ (15,139)			$ (7)	$ 193,572	(193,565)				0
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)				4,997,392	(4,997,392)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares				$ 5	$ (5)						0
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares)				5,589
Shares issued to non-employee directors											0
Shares repurchase program (in shares)				(430,237)
Shares repurchase program							(15,139)				(15,139)
Other shares repurchased/forfeited (in shares)					(1,000,855)
Other shares repurchased/forfeited					$ (1)		(35,188)				(35,189)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interest to redeemable value								(876)			(876)
Net income	$ 134,184							134,184			134,184
Change in unrealized translation	8,641								8,641		8,641
Total comprehensive income											142,825
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017				26,599,555	39,291,756	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017				$ 27	$ 39	$ 0	655,108	181,999	(13,276)	0	823,897
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018		30,604,405	37,187,932	30,604,405	37,187,932	(2,000,000)
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2018	852,813			$ 31	$ 37	$ (93,500)	753,077	207,124	(13,956)	0	852,813
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Shares issued (in shares)					1,198,254
Shares issued					$ 1		9,646				9,647
Stock compensation vesting (in shares)					0
Stock compensation vesting							36,732				36,732
Class B shares sold (in shares)				360,213	(360,213)
Class B shares sold											0
Dividends								(52,611)			(52,611)
Secondary offering (in shares)				3,000,000	(3,000,000)
Secondary offering				$ 3	$ (3)						0
Retired shares upon settlement of forward purchase agreement (in shares)		(1,516,763)			(2,000,000)	2,000,000
Retired shares upon settlement of forward purchase agreement		$ (71,139)			$ (2)	$ 93,500	(93,498)				0
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)				2,020,474	(2,020,474)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares				$ 2	$ (2)						0
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares)				6,570
Shares issued to non-employee directors							187				187
Other shares repurchased/forfeited (in shares)				(1,480,869)	(93,691)
Other shares repurchased/forfeited				$ (1)	$ 0		(71,139)				(71,140)
Net income	113,758							113,758			113,758
Change in unrealized translation	(19,038)								(19,038)		(19,038)
Total comprehensive income											94,720
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		34,510,793	30,911,808	34,510,793	30,911,808	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 850,667			$ 35	$ 31	$ 0	$ 635,005	248,590	$ (32,994)	$ 0	850,667
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle related to revenue recognition from contracts with clients, net of tax								$ (19,681)			$ (19,681)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 113,758	$ 134,184
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred tax expense	(5,407)	(5,277)
Provision for bad debts	983	1,513
Unrealized gains on investment securities	(16)	0
Depreciation and amortization	10,809	6,120
Contingent consideration valuation	(708)	0
Compensation expenses – restricted share grants	44,540	45,925
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	27,824	25,986
Unbilled work in process	15,201	16,209
Other assets	(11,284)	1,211
Accrued salaries and bonuses	(93,206)	(60,692)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	3,155	(7,175)
Deferred income	(6,910)	139
Income taxes payable	(6,676)	(17,429)
Net cash provided by operating activities	92,063	140,714
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities	(48,946)	(132,835)
Sales or maturities of investment securities	217,321	0
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	(71,407)	(2,675)
Changes in receivables from affiliates	1,705	2,780
Purchase of property and equipment, net	(4,536)	(6,181)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	94,137	(138,911)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid	(50,284)	(39,484)
Settlement of forward purchase contract	(93,500)	(192,372)
Shares purchased under stock repurchase program	0	(15,139)
Other share repurchases	(69,196)	(1,836)
Payments to settle employee tax obligations on share-based awards	(1,947)	(33,353)
Earnouts paid	(1,923)	0
Stock subscriptions receivable redeemed	0	124
Repayments of loans to former shareholders	(694)	(2,060)
Repayments of loans to affiliates	0	(15,000)
Repayments of loans to non-affiliates	1,535	1,661
Other financing activities	187	187
Net cash used in financing activities	(218,892)	(300,594)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(10,762)	3,283
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(43,454)	(295,508)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – beginning of period	300,223	492,686
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – end of period	256,769	197,178
Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities:
Fully depreciated assets written off	0	38
Fully amortized intangibles written off	8,272	0
Cash acquired through acquisitions	16,141	0
Cash paid during the period:
Interest	706	509
Taxes	$ 64,893	$ 45,545

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BACKGROUND	BACKGROUND Houlihan Lokey, Inc. ("Houlihan Lokey," or "HL, Inc." also referred to as the "Company," "we," "our," or "us") is a Delaware corporation that controls the following primary subsidiaries: • Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc., a California corporation ("HL Capital, Inc."), is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of HL, Inc. HL Capital, Inc. is registered as a broker-dealer under Section 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. • Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc., a California corporation ("HL FA, Inc."), is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of HL, Inc. • Houlihan Lokey EMEA, LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England ("HL EMEA, LLP"), is an indirect subsidiary of HL, Inc. HL EMEA, LLP is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom ("U.K."). On August 18, 2015, the Company successfully completed an initial public offering ("IPO") of its Class A common stock. Prior to a corporate reorganization that was consummated immediately prior to the closing of the IPO, the Company was incorporated in California as Houlihan Lokey, Inc., a California corporation ("HL CA"), and was a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Fram Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Fram"), which, in turn, was a majority owned subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA (formerly ORIX USA Corporation), a Delaware corporation ("ORIX USA"), with the remaining minority interest being held by Company employees ("HL Holders"). ORIX USA and the HL Holders held their interests in HL CA indirectly through their ownership of Fram. On July 24, 2015, HL CA merged with and into HL, Inc., with HL, Inc. as the surviving entity. In connection with the IPO, the HL Holders deposited their shares of HL, Inc. Class B common stock into a voting trust (the "HL Voting Trust") and own such common stock through the HL Voting Trust. Houlihan Lokey separated from Fram and as a result, HL, Inc. common stock is held directly by ORIX USA (through ORIX HLHZ Holding, LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary), the HL Voting Trust, for the benefit of the HL Holders, non-employee directors, and public shareholders. In addition, prior to the consummation of the IPO, the Company distributed to its existing owners a dividend of $270.0 million , consisting of (i) a short-term note in the aggregate amount of $197.2 million , which was repaid immediately after the consummation of the IPO, and was allocated $94.5 million to ORIX USA and $102.7 million to the HL Holders, (ii) a note to ORIX USA in the amount of $45.0 million (see note 10), and (iii) certain of our non-operating assets to certain of the HL Holders (consisting of non-marketable minority equity interests in four separate businesses that ranged in carrying value from $2.5 million to $11.0 million , and were valued in the aggregate at approximately $22.8 million as of June 30, 2015), together with $5.0 million in cash to be used to complete a potential additional investment and in the administration of these assets in the future. All issued and outstanding Fram shares were converted to HL, Inc. common stock at a ratio of 10.425 shares for each share of Fram stock. Immediately following the IPO, there were two classes of authorized HL, Inc. common stock: Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The rights of the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting and conversion rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share, and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. Each share of Class B common stock may be converted into one share of Class A common stock at the option of its holder and will be automatically converted into one share of Class A common stock upon transfer thereof, subject to certain exceptions. As of December 31, 2018 , there were 33,846,132 Class A shares held by the public, 54,940 Class A shares held by non-employee directors, and 609,721 Class A shares held by ORIX USA. In addition, there were 25,143,594 Class B shares held by the HL Voting Trust, and 5,768,214 Class B shares held by ORIX USA. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of its Class A common stock in the IPO. Expenses related to the corporate reorganization and IPO recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income include the following: • $3,629 and $7,206 of compensation expenses associated with the amortization of restricted stock granted in connection with the IPO during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $10,500 and $14,365 during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively; amortization expense of restricted stock granted in connection with the IPO is being recognized over a four and one-half year vesting period; and • $2,510 and $2,680 of compensation expenses associated with the accrual of certain deferred cash payments granted in connection with the IPO during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $7,916 and $8,132 during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively; accrual expense of deferred cash payments granted in connection with the IPO is being recognized over a four and one-half year vesting period. On February 14, 2017, pursuant to a registered underwritten public offering, we issued and sold 6,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock and certain of our former and current employees and members of our management (the “Selling Stockholders”) sold 2,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock, in each case, at a price to the public of $29.25 per share (the “February 2017 Follow-on Offering”). On March 15, 2017, we issued and sold an additional 900,000 shares of Class A common stock and the Selling Stockholders sold an additional 300,000 shares of Class A common stock in connection with the underwriters’ exercise in full of their option to purchase additional shares in the February 2017 Follow-on Offering. In connection with, and prior to, the February 2017 Follow-on Offering, on February 6, 2017, we entered into a Forward Share Purchase Agreement (the "February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement"), with an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX USA pursuant to which we agreed to repurchase from ORIX USA on April 5, 2017 the number of shares of our Class B common stock equal to the number of shares of our Class A common stock sold by us in the February 2017 Follow-on Offering (including any shares sold upon the exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares of our Class A common stock) for a purchase price per share equal to the public offering price in the February 2017 Follow-on Offering less underwriting discounts and commissions. The cash proceeds from the February 2017 Follow-on Offering that were used to consummate the purchase pursuant to the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement were held in an escrow account as of March 31, 2017 and presented as restricted cash as discussed in note 2. On April 5, 2017 we settled the transaction provided for in the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement and acquired 6,900,000 shares of Class B common stock from ORIX USA using the net proceeds we received from the February 2017 Follow-on Offering. In accordance with the terms of the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement, the purchase price per share was reduced by the per share amount of the dividend paid to ORIX USA on the shares of our Class B common stock subject to the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement prior to the settlement of such transaction. As the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement required physical settlement by purchase of a fixed number of shares in exchange for cash, the 6,900,000 shares that were purchased are excluded from the Company's calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share in the Company's financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017. In addition, as the agreement provides for the refund of any dividends paid during the term on the underlying Class A common stock, such shares are not classified as participating securities and the Company does not apply the two-class method for calculating its earnings per share. On October 25, 2017, pursuant to a registered underwritten public offering, ORIX USA sold 1,750,000 shares of our Class A common stock and certain of our former and current employees and members of our management sold 1,750,000 shares of our Class A common stock, in each case, at a price to the public of $42.00 per share, and such transaction closed on October 30, 2017 (the "October 2017 Follow-on Offering"). On November 3, 2017, ORIX USA sold an additional 125,000 shares of Class A common stock and our former and current employees and members of our management sold an additional 125,000 shares of Class A common stock in connection with the underwriters’ partial exercise of their option to purchase additional shares in the offering. On March 12, 2018, pursuant to a registered underwritten public offering, we issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock and certain of our former and current employees and members of our management sold 2,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock, in each case, at a price to the public of $47.25 per share (the “March 2018 Follow-on Offering”). In connection with, and prior to, the March 2018 Follow-on Offering, on January 26, 2018, we entered into a Forward Share Purchase Agreement (the "January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement"), with an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX USA pursuant to which we agreed to purchase from ORIX USA on April 5, 2018 the number of shares of our Class B common stock equal to the number of shares of our Class A common stock sold by us in the March 2018 Follow-on Offering for a purchase price per share equal to the public offering price in the March 2018 Follow-on Offering less underwriting discounts and commissions. The cash proceeds from the March 2018 Follow-on Offering that were used to consummate the purchase pursuant to the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement were held in an escrow account as of March 31, 2018 and presented as restricted cash as discussed in note 2. On April 5, 2018 we settled the transaction provided for in the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement and acquired 2,000,000 shares of Class B common stock from ORIX USA using the net proceeds we received from the March 2018 Follow-on Offering. As the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement required physical settlement by purchase of a fixed number of shares in exchange for cash, the 2,000,000 shares that were purchased are excluded from the Company's calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share in the Company's financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018. In addition, as the agreement provides for the refund of any dividends paid during the term on the underlying Class A common stock, such shares are not classified as participating securities and the Company does not apply the two-class method for calculating its earnings per share. In April 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Quayle Munro Limited, an independent advisory firm that provides corporate finance advisory services to companies underpinned by data & analytics, content, software, and services. In May 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of BearTooth Advisors, an independent advisory business providing strategic advisory and placement agency services to alternative investment managers. On June 4, 2018, pursuant to a registered underwritten public offering, ORIX USA sold 1,985,983 shares of our Class A common stock and certain of our former and current employees and members of our management sold 1,014,017 shares , in each case, at a price to the public of $49.15 per share (the "June 2018 Follow-on Offering"). Concurrently with the closing of the offering, the Company repurchased from ORIX USA 697,000 shares of Class A common stock at a price per share of $49.11 . The Company offers financial services and financial advice to a broad clientele located throughout the United States of America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. The Company has U.S. offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, Minneapolis, McLean (Virginia), Dallas, Houston, Miami, and Atlanta as well as foreign offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam, Dubai, Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing and Singapore. Together, the Company and its subsidiaries form an organization that provides financial services to meet a wide variety of client needs. The Company concentrates its efforts toward the earning of professional fees with focused services across the following three business segments: • Corporate Finance provides general financial advisory services in addition to advice on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets offerings. We advise public and private institutions on a wide variety of situations, including buy-side and sell-side transactions, as well as leveraged loans, private mezzanine debt, high-yield debt, initial public offerings, follow-ons, convertibles, equity private placements, private equity, and liability management transactions, and advise financial sponsors on all types of transactions. The majority of our Corporate Finance revenues consists of fees paid upon the successful completion of the transaction or engagement ("Completion Fees"). A Corporate Finance transaction can fail to be completed for many reasons that are outside of our control. In these instances, our fees are generally limited to the fees paid at the time an engagement letter is signed ("Retainer Fees") and in some cases fees paid during the course of the engagement ("Progress Fees") that may have been received. • Financial Restructuring provides advice to debtors, creditors and other parties-in-interest in connection with recapitalization/deleveraging transactions implemented both through bankruptcy proceedings and though out-of-court exchanges, consent solicitations or other mechanisms, as well as in distressed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets activities. As part of these engagements, our Financial Restructuring business segment offers a wide range of advisory services to our clients, including: the structuring, negotiation, and confirmation of plans of reorganization; structuring and analysis of exchange offers; corporate viability assessment; dispute resolution and expert testimony; and procuring debtor-in-possession financing. Although atypical, a Financial Restructuring transaction can fail to be completed for many reasons that are outside of our control. In these instances, our fees are generally limited to the initial Retainer Fees and/or Progress Fees. • Financial Advisory Services primarily provides valuations of various assets, including: companies; illiquid debt and equity securities; and intellectual property (among other assets and liabilities). These valuations are used for financial reporting, tax reporting, and other purposes. In addition, our Financial Advisory Services business segment renders fairness opinions in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other transactions, and solvency opinions in connection with corporate spin-offs and dividend recapitalizations, and other types of financial opinions in connection with other transactions. Also, our Financial Advisory Services business segment provides dispute resolution services to clients where fees are usually based on the hourly rates of our financial professionals. Lastly, our Financial Advisory Services business segment provides strategic consulting services to clients where fees are either fixed or based on the hourly rates of our consulting professionals. Unlike our Corporate Finance or Financial Restructuring segments, the fees generated in our Financial Advisory Services segment are generally not contingent on the successful completion of a transaction.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include all information and footnotes required for consolidated financial statement presentation. The results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the year ending March 31, 2019. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2018 . (b) Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries where it has a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company carries its investments in unconsolidated entities over which it has significant influence but does not control using the equity method, and includes its ownership share of the income and losses in other (income) expenses, net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. (c) Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Management estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Items subject to such estimates and assumptions include: the allowance for doubtful accounts; the valuation of deferred tax assets, goodwill, accrued expenses, and share based compensation; the allocation of goodwill and other assets across the reporting units (segments); and reserves for income tax uncertainties and other contingencies. (d) Recognition of Revenue Revenues consist of fee revenues from advisory services and reimbursed costs incurred in fulfilling the contract. Revenues reflect revenues from our Corporate Finance (“CF”), Financial Restructuring (“FR”), and Financial Advisory Services (“FAS”) business segments. Revenues for all three business segments are recognized upon satisfaction of the performance obligation and may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. The amount and timing of the fees paid vary by the type of engagement. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted the standard effective April 1, 2018 and under the new standard, we recognize revenue from contracts with customers upon satisfaction of our performance obligations by transferring the promised services to the customers. A service is transferred to a customer when the customer obtains control of and derives benefit from that service. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied over time is recognized by measuring our progress in satisfying the performance obligation in a manner that depicts the transfer of the services to the customer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those promised services (i.e., the “transaction price”). In determining the transaction price, we consider multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainties with respect to the amount are resolved. In determining when to include variable consideration in the transaction price, we consider the range of possible outcomes, the predictive value of our past experiences, the time period of when uncertainties expect to be resolved and the amount of consideration that is susceptible to factors outside of our influence, such as market volatility or the judgment and actions of third parties. The substantial majority of the Company’s advisory fee (i.e., the success related Completion Fees) are considered variable and constrained as they are contingent upon a future event which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or third party emergence from bankruptcy or approval by the court). Revenues from Corporate Finance engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services related to corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets offerings. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Corporate Finance contracts generally contain a variety of promised services that may be capable of being distinct, but they are not distinct within the context of the contract as the various services are inputs to the combined output of successfully brokering a specific transaction. Effective April 1, 2018, fees received prior to the completion of the transaction including Retainer Fees and Progress Fees are deferred within deferred income in the consolidated balance sheets and not recognized until the performance obligation is satisfied, or when the transaction is deemed by management to be terminated. Management’s judgment is required in determining when a transaction is considered to be terminated. Prior to April 1, 2018, the timing of the recognition of these various fees were generally recognized on a monthly basis, except in situations where there is uncertainty as to the timing of collection of the amount due. Progress Fees were recognized based on management’s estimates of the relative proportion of services provided through the financial reporting date to the total services required to be performed. Revenues from Financial Restructuring engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services to debtors, creditors and other parties-in-interest involving recapitalization or deleveraging transactions implemented both through bankruptcy proceedings and through out-of-court exchanges, consent solicitations or other mechanisms, as well as in distressed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets activities. Retainer Fees and Progress Fees from restructuring engagements are recognized over time using a time elapsed measure of progress as our clients simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of those services as they are provided. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Revenues from Financial Advisory Services engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with valuation services and rendering fairness, solvency and financial opinions. Revenues are recognized at a point in time as these engagements include a singular objective that does not transfer any notable value to the Company’s clients until the opinions have been rendered and delivered to the client. However, certain engagements consists of advisory services where fees are usually based on the hourly rates of our financial professionals. Such revenues are recognized over time as the benefits of these advisory services are transferred to the Company’s clients throughout the course of the engagement and as a practical expedient, the Company has elected to use the ‘as-invoiced’ approach to recognize revenue. Taxes, including value added taxes, collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis, and therefore, are excluded from revenue in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. (e) Operating Expenses The majority of the Company’s operating expenses are related to compensation for employees, which includes the amortization of the relevant portion of the Company’s share-based incentive plans (note 14). Other examples of operating expenses include: travel, meals and entertainment; rent; depreciation and amortization; information technology and communications; professional fees; and other operating expenses, which include such items as office expenses, business license and registration fees, provision for bad debts, non-income-related taxes, legal expenses, related-party support services, and charitable contributions. (f) Translation of Foreign Currency Transactions The reporting currency for the consolidated financial statements of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are included in the consolidation by translating the assets and liabilities at the reporting period-end exchange rates; however, revenues and expenses are translated using the applicable exchange rates determined on a monthly basis throughout the year. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable taxes. From time to time, we enter into transactions to hedge our exposure to certain foreign currency fluctuations through the use of derivative instruments or other methods. We had no foreign currency forward contract outstanding as of December 31, 2018. In December 2017, we entered into a foreign currency forward contract between the euro and pound sterling with an aggregate notional value of approximately EUR 10.5 million and with a fair value representing a gain included in other operating expenses of $117 during the three months ended December 31, 2017. (g) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Repair and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred and costs of renewals or improvements are capitalized at cost. Depreciation on furniture and office equipment is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the lease term or estimated useful life. (h) Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents include cash held at banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. As of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 , the Company had cash balances with banks in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in its cash accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash . The amendments in this ASU require restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included with the cash and cash equivalents balances when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown on the statements of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 for the Company) with early adoption permitted. In April 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-18 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's operating results and financial position. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 256,401 $ 197,178 Restricted cash 368 — Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows $ 256,769 $ 197,178 Restricted cash at December 31, 2018 represented a deposit in support of a letter of credit issued for our Frankfurt office. (i) Investment Securities Investment securities consist of corporate debt, U.S. Treasury, and certificates of deposit with original maturities over 90 days. As of December 31, 2018, the Company has reclassified its investment securities from held-to-maturity to trading as it may sell them with the intent to recognize short-term gains or losses and records them at fair market value. (j) Accounts Receivable The allowance for doubtful accounts on receivables reflects management’s best estimate of probable inherent losses determined principally on the basis of historical experience and review of uncollected revenues and is recorded through provision for bad debts which is included in other operating expenses, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts. (k) Income Taxes Prior to the IPO, ORIX USA and its subsidiaries, including the Company, filed consolidated federal income tax returns and separate returns in state and local jurisdictions and did so for fiscal 2016 through the date of the IPO. The Company reported income tax expense as if it filed separate returns in all jurisdictions. Following the IPO, the Company files a consolidated federal income tax return separate from ORIX USA, as well as consolidated and separate returns in state and local jurisdictions, and the Company reports income tax expense on this basis. We account for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740 (“ASC 740”), “Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of tax benefits or expenses on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws and applicable tax rates. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company utilized a comprehensive model to recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements any uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken on a tax return. The impact of an uncertain tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority must be recognized at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained. No portion of an uncertain tax position will be recognized if the position has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Interest expense and penalties related to income taxes are included in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. On December 22, 2017, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”), which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740. In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Tax Act. In accordance with SAB 118, the Company made estimates and recorded provisional amounts for the Tax Act during the year ended March 31, 2018, including re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities as well as the one-time deemed repatriation transition tax (the “Toll Charge”) on certain un-repatriated earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries. As of the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company finalized the provisional estimates made under SAB 118. In particular, we revised the provisional estimate made for the Toll Charge obligation and recognized additional tax expense of $1,313 resulting in an insignificant impact to the effective tax rate. The Company included these adjustments within income tax expense from continuing operations. The Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income tax (“GILTI inclusion”) can be recognized in the financial statements through an accounting policy election by either recording a period cost (permanent item) or providing deferred income taxes stemming from certain basis differences that are expected to result in GILTI inclusion. The Company has elected to account for the tax impacts of the GILTI inclusion as a period cost. The Company's estimated tax impact as a result of the Tax Act was based upon the information and guidance available as of December 31, 2018. As the Company continues its analysis of the Tax Act, estimates may be impacted by changes in interpretations of tax law or assumptions the Company has made in conjunction with the release of additional regulatory guidance. (l) Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill represents an acquired company’s acquisition cost over the fair value of acquired net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill is the net asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets identified and accounted for include tradenames and marks, backlog, developed technologies, and customer relationships. Those intangible assets with finite lives, including backlog and customer relationships, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. When HL CA was acquired by Fram in January 2006, approximately $392,600 of goodwill and $192,210 of indefinite-lived intangible assets were generated and recognized. In accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations , since HL CA was wholly owned by Fram, this goodwill and all other purchase accounting-related adjustments were pushed down to the Company’s reporting level. Through both foreign and domestic acquisitions made directly by HL CA and the Company since 2006, additional goodwill of approximately $201,401 , inclusive of foreign currency translations, has been recognized. Goodwill is reviewed annually for impairment and more frequently if potential impairment indicators exist. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASU No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment , which permits management to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that one of its reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If management concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then management would not be required to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. If the assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, management must test further for impairment utilizing a two-step process. Step 1 compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment exists and is measured in Step 2 as the excess of the recorded amount of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill resulting from the valuation of the reporting unit. Impairment testing of goodwill requires a significant amount of judgment in assessing qualitative factors and estimating the fair value of the reporting unit, if necessary. The fair value is determined using an estimated market value approach, which considers estimates of future after tax cash flows, including a terminal value based on market earnings multiples, discounted at an appropriate market rate. As of December 31, 2018 , management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the Company’s reporting units’ fair value was less than their carrying amount and no further impairment testing had been considered necessary. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment in accordance with ASU 2012-02, Testing Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets for Impairment , which provides management the option to perform a qualitative assessment. If it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value is recorded as an impairment expense. As of December 31, 2018 , management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values were less than the carrying values. Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group (inclusive of other long-lived assets) be tested for possible impairment, management first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. As of December 31, 2018 , no events or changes in circumstances were identified that indicated that the carrying amount of the finite-lived intangible assets were not recoverable. (m) Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. An entity should also disclose sufficient quantitative and qualitative information to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , Deferral of Effective Date which deferred the effective date of the new standard to annual and interim periods within that reporting period beginning after December 15, 2017 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 for the Company). The Company adopted the standard effective April 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method which requires the recognition of a cumulative-effect adjustment as of that date. Results for periods beginning after March 31, 2018 are presented under the new revenue and cost recognition guidance, while prior period amounts were not restated and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company's previous revenue and cost recognition policies. The Company applied the new standard to contracts that have not yet been completed as of the adoption date. The Company’s adoption efforts included the identification of revenue within the scope of the standard and the evaluation of revenue contracts. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment that resulted in a reduction in retained earnings of $19.7 million , a reduction in deferred tax liabilities of $7.4 million and an increase to deferred income of $24.4 million . This cumulative adjustment was related to certain engagements for which revenue was being recognized over time prior to adoption which are now recognized point-in-time under the new standard. See notes 2(d) and 3 for further information. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases . The amendments in this ASU requires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability. Additionally, when measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, optional payments should be included only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, exercise a purchase option, or not exercise an option to terminate the lease. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 (year ending March 31, 2020 for the Company). Early application is permitted. We are in the process of identifying changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support adoption of the new guidance. This new guidance will impact our financial position and results of operations. We are evaluating the magnitude of such impact. See note 16 for a summary of our undiscounted minimum rental commitments under operating leases as of December 31, 2018 . In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments . The amendments in this ASU include eight specific guidance measures for cash flow classification issues for (1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, (2) debt instruments with coupon interest rates, (3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (4) settlement proceeds from insurance claims, (5) settlement proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance policies, (6) distributions received from equity method investees, (7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and (8) classification of cash receipts and payments that have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 for the Company). Application of this guidance resulted in some changes in classification in the consolidated statements of cash flows, but did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangible - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . The amendments in this ASU do not change the guidance on Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test but eliminates the requirement to calculate an implied goodwill value using Step 2. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value but should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Also, an entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU No. 2017-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 for the Company) with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted guidance effective April 1, 2018 and its application did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01 Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business . The clarified guidance provides a more defined framework to use in determining when a set of assets and activities constitute a business. The clarified definition was effective for the Company on April 1, 2018 and was applied on a prospective basis. Application of this guidance did not have an effect on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting which clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards require an entity to apply modification accounting. The amended guidance states an entity should account for the effects of a modification unless certain criteria are met which include that the modified award has the same fair value, vesting conditions and classification as the original award. The guidance is first effective for our fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019 on a prospective basis; however, early adoption is permitted. Given that this guidance applies to specific transactions and would only become relevant in certain circumstances, we are unable to estimate the impact, if any, this new guidance may have on our financial position. (n) Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to conform the prior period consolidated financial statements and notes to the current period presentation.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

REVENUE RECOGNITION	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
REVENUE RECOGNITION	REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company adopted the new revenue recognition standard effective April 1, 2018 which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company is using the modified retrospective method that results in the Company prospectively changing the presentation of reimbursements of certain out-of-pocket expenses from a net presentation within non-compensation expenses to a gross basis in revenues. This resulted in an increase in both revenues and related out-of-pocket expenses of approximately $8.9 million and $25.3 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 , respectively. The following table summarizes the effects of adopting the new revenue recognition standard on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 . Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 As reported Excluding adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments Revenues $ 298,013 $ 284,609 $ 13,404 Operating expenses: Employee compensation and benefits 187,180 187,163 17 Travel, meals, and entertainment 12,991 9,062 3,929 Rent 9,987 9,987 — Depreciation and amortization 3,635 3,635 — Information technology and communications 5,775 5,540 235 Professional fees 6,087 5,147 940 Other operating expenses 10,099 6,068 4,031 Total operating expenses 235,754 226,602 9,152 Income before provision for income taxes 62,931 58,679 4,252 Provision for income taxes 18,974 17,711 1,263 Net income $ 43,957 $ 40,968 $ 2,989 Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 As reported Excluding adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments Revenues $ 793,007 $ 763,353 $ 29,654 Operating expenses: Employee compensation and benefits 501,682 501,640 42 Travel, meals, and entertainment 32,689 22,208 10,481 Rent 28,612 28,612 — Depreciation and amortization 10,809 10,809 — Information technology and communications 16,073 15,352 721 Professional fees 18,148 15,129 3,019 Other operating expenses 26,432 15,206 11,226 Total operating expenses 634,445 608,956 25,489 Income before provision for income taxes 161,847 157,682 4,165 Provision for income taxes 48,089 46,851 1,238 Net income $ 113,758 $ 110,831 $ 2,927 Disaggregation of Revenue The Company disaggregates revenue based on its business segment and geographical area results and believes that the same information provides a reasonable representation of how performance obligations relate to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. See note 17. Contract Balances The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by customers. The Company records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and there is an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred income (contract liability) until the performance obligations are satisfied. Costs incurred in fulfilling advisory contracts with point-in-time revenue recognition are recorded as a contract asset when the costs (i) relate directly to a contract, (ii) generate or enhance resources of the Company that will be used in satisfying performance obligations, and (iii) are expected to be recovered. The Company amortizes the contract asset costs related to fulfilling a contract based on recognition of fee revenue for the corresponding contract. As the Company is prospectively changing the presentation of costs incurred in fulfilling advisory contracts from a net presentation within non-compensation expenses to a gross basis in revenues, the Company records a contract liability for the reimbursable costs incurred until the fee revenue is recognized. Costs incurred in fulfilling an advisory contract with over-time revenue recognition are expensed as incurred. The change in the Company’s contract assets and liabilities during the period primarily reflects the timing difference between the Company’s performance and the customer’s payment. The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers: Balance as of (3) Decrease Balance as of Receivables (1) $ 77,259 $ (16,775 ) $ 60,484 Contract Assets (1) $ 4,675 $ 206 $ 4,881 Contract Liabilities (2) $ 31,811 $ (3,289 ) $ 28,522 (1) Included in Accounts receivable in the December 31, 2018 consolidated balance sheet (2) Deferred income in the December 31, 2018 consolidated balance sheet (3) See note 2 (m) As a practical expedient, the Company does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations pertaining to (i) contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less and/or (ii) contracts where the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct service that is or forms part of a single performance obligation. The transaction price allocated to remaining unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations with an original expected duration exceeding one year was not material at December 31, 2018 .

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company provides financial advisory services to ORIX USA and its affiliates and certain other related parties, and received fees for these services totaling approximately $197 and $0 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $8,692 and $2,806 during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company provides certain management and administrative services for the Company's unconsolidated entities and receives fees for these services. These fees are offset with the compensation costs related to the administrative staffs. As a result, the Company received net fees of $51 and $78 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and received net fees of $275 and $212 during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. In November 2015, the Company entered into a joint venture arrangement with Leonardo & Co. NV, a European-based investment banking firm ("Leonardo"), in relation to Leonardo's Italian business by means of acquisition of a minority ( 49% ) interest. In conjunction with this transaction, a subsidiary of the Company loaned the joint venture EUR 5,500 ( $6,592 and $6,034 as of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 , respectively) which is included in receivables from affiliates and which bears interest at 1.5% and matures no later than November 2025. Interest income earned by the Company related to this receivable from affiliate was approximately $24 for each of the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, and $72 for each of the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. Included in receivables from affiliates is also reimbursable third party costs incurred on behalf of Leonardo totaling approximately $435 and $2,698 as of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively. As described in note 1 above, in connection with, and prior to, the February 2017 Follow-on Offering, on February 6, 2017, the Company entered into the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to repurchase from ORIX USA on April 5, 2017 the number of shares of our Class B common stock equal to the number of shares of our Class A common stock sold by the Company in the February 2017 Follow-on Offering (including any shares sold upon the exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares of our Class A common stock) for a purchase price per share equal to the public offering price in the February 2017 Follow-on Offering less underwriting discounts and commissions. On April 5, 2017, the Company settled the transaction provided for in the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement and acquired 6,900,000 shares of Class B common stock from ORIX USA using the net proceeds we received from the February 2017 Follow-on Offering and the shares were retired. In accordance with the terms of the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement, the purchase price per share under the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement was reduced by the per share amount of the dividend paid to ORIX USA on the shares of our Class B common stock subject to the February 2017 Forward Share Purchase Agreement prior to the settlement of the transaction. In July 2017, the Company purchased the remaining interest of Houlihan Lokey (Australia) Pty Limited ("HL Australia"), which was historically operating as our joint venture in Australia. As part of the consideration paid, a loan receivable from certain principals of the joint venture was forgiven. In addition, as a result of the acquisition we eliminated from our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018 a loan agreement entered into with HL Australia in February 2017 for AUD 2,500 ( $2,001 as of July 31, 2017) which bore interest at 2.0% and was previously included in receivables from affiliates. Interest income earned by the Company related to this receivable from affiliate was approximately $0 for both three and nine months ended December 31, 2018, and $0 and $13 for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017. In connection with, and prior to, the March 2018 Follow-on Offering, on January 26, 2018, the Company entered into the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to repurchase from ORIX USA on April 5, 2018 the number of shares of our Class B common stock equal to the number of shares of our Class A common stock sold by the Company in the March 2018 Follow-on Offering for a purchase price per share equal to the public offering price in the March 2018 Follow-on Offering less underwriting discounts and commissions. On April 5, 2018, the Company settled the transaction provided for in the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement and acquired 2,000,000 shares of Class B common stock from ORIX USA using the net proceeds we received from the March 2018 Follow-on Offering and the shares were retired. In accordance with the terms of the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement, the purchase price per share under the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement was reduced by the per share amount of the dividend paid to ORIX USA on the shares of our Class B common stock subject to the January 2018 Forward Share Purchase Agreement prior to the settlement of the transaction. As described in note 1 above, on June 4, 2018, pursuant to the June 2018 Follow-on Offering, ORIX USA sold 1,985,983 shares of our Class A common stock and certain of our former and current employees and members of our management sold 1,014,017 shares , in each case, at a price to the public of $49.15 per share. Concurrently with the closing of the offering, the Company repurchased from ORIX USA 697,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a purchase price per share of $49.11 . In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the Company carried accounts receivable and unbilled work in progress from related parties totaling approximately $694 and $21 as of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively. The Company also deferred income from related parties for service fees totaling $0 and $25 as of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively. Other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets includes loans receivable from certain employees of $14,026 and $7,489 as of December 31, 2018 , and March 31, 2018, respectively.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FIN

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement : • Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date. • Level 2 Inputs: Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. • Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date. For level 3 investments in which pricing inputs are unobservable and limited market activity exists, management's determination of fair value is based on the best information available, may incorporate management's own assumptions and involves a significant degree of judgment. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures: Certificates of deposit : Fair values for certificates of deposit are based upon a discounted cash flow approach. Corporate debt securities : All fair value measurements are obtained from a third-party pricing service and are not adjusted by management. U.S. Treasury Securities : Fair values for U.S. treasury securities are based on quoted prices from recent trading activity of identical or similar securities. All fair value measurements are obtained from a third-party pricing service and are not adjusted by management. The following table presents information about the Company's financial assets, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair values: December 31, 2018 Level I Level II Level III Total Corporate debt securities $ — $ 36,989 $ — $ 36,989 U.S. Treasury Securities — 3,971 — 3,971 Total asset measured at fair value $ — $ 40,960 $ — $ 40,960 March 31, 2018 Level I Level II Level III Total Certificates of deposit $ — $ 10,106 $ — $ 10,106 Corporate debt securities — 183,578 — 183,578 U.S. Treasury Securities — 15,582 — 15,582 Total asset measured at fair value $ — $ 209,266 $ — $ 209,266 In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the determination of which category within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate for any given investment is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the instrument. The Company had no transfers between fair value levels during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 . The fair values of the financial instruments represent the amounts that would be received to sell assets or that would be paid to transfer liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants as of a specified date. Fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs; however, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Company’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Those judgments are developed by the Company based on the best information available in the circumstances, including expected cash flows and appropriately risk-adjusted discount rates, as well as available observable and unobservable inputs. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, unbilled work in process, receivables from affiliates, accounts payable, and deferred income approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of the loans to employees included in other assets, loan payable to affiliate, loans payable to former shareholders and an unsecured loan which is included in loan payable to non-affiliates, approximates fair value due to the variable interest rate borne by those instruments.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

INVESTMENT SECURITIES	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
INVESTMENT SECURITIES	INVESTMENT SECURITIES As of December 31, 2018, the Company has reclassified its investment securities from held-to-maturity to trading and measures them at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized holding gains and losses for trading securities are included in other operating expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses), and fair value of trading securities were as follows: December 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Fair Value Corporate debt securities $ 37,012 $ 49 $ (72 ) $ 36,989 U.S. Treasury Securities 3,932 39 — 3,971 Total securities with unrealized gains $ 40,944 $ 88 $ (72 ) $ 40,960 March 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Fair Value Corporate debt securities $ 183,632 $ 13 $ (67 ) $ 183,578 Certificate of deposit 10,106 — — 10,106 U.S. Treasury Securities 15,581 11 (10 ) 15,582 Total securities with unrealized gains $ 209,319 $ 24 $ (77 ) $ 209,266 Scheduled maturities of the Company's debt securities within the investment securities portfolio were as follows: December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due within one year $ 23,145 $ 23,142 $ 209,319 $ 209,266 Due within one year through five years 17,799 17,818 — — Total debt within the investment securities portfolio $ 40,944 $ 40,960 $ 209,319 $ 209,266

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACC

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Balance-Beginning $ 11,501 $ 9,785 $ 11,391 $ 11,199 Provision for bad debt 370 534 983 1,513 (Write-off) recovery of uncollectible accounts (5,232 ) (1,671 ) (5,735 ) (4,064 ) Balance-Ending $ 6,639 $ 8,648 $ 6,639 $ 8,648

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation consist of the following: Useful Lives December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Equipment 5 Years $ 7,975 $ 6,653 Furniture and fixtures 5 Years 19,282 19,189 Leasehold improvements 10 Years 33,086 31,916 Computers and software 3 Years 12,304 10,346 Other N/A 1,114 1,120 Total cost 73,761 69,224 Less: accumulated depreciation (42,896 ) (37,078 ) Total net book value $ 30,865 $ 32,146 Additions to property and equipment during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 were primarily related to costs incurred to furnish new leased office space and refurbish existing space. Depreciation expense of approximately $2,084 and $1,563 was recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $6,348 and $4,631 was recognized during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE A

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and other intangibles consist of the following. Useful Lives December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Goodwill Indefinite $ 594,001 $ 528,889 Tradename-Houlihan Lokey Indefinite 192,210 192,210 Other intangible assets Varies 18,428 15,464 Total cost 804,639 736,563 Less: accumulated amortization (9,388 ) (13,253 ) Total net book value (before taxes) $ 795,251 $ 723,310 Deferred tax liability (50,861 ) (50,541 ) Total net book value $ 744,390 $ 672,769 Goodwill attributable to the Company’s business segments are as follows: Business Segments April 1, 2018 Changes (a) December 31, 2018 Corporate Finance $ 273,812 $ 65,852 $ 339,664 Financial Restructuring 163,362 (740 ) 162,622 Financial Advisory Services 91,715 — 91,715 Total $ 528,889 $ 65,112 $ 594,001 (a) Changes were related to the acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments. Amortization expense of approximately $1,551 and $408 was recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $4,461 and $1,489 was recognized for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The estimated future amortization for amortizable intangible assets for each of the next five years are as follows: Year Ended March 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 1,551 2020 6,201 2021 711 2022 157 2023 7

LOANS PAYABLE

LOANS PAYABLE	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LOANS PAYABLE	LOANS PAYABLE In August 2015, prior to the IPO the Company paid a dividend to its shareholders, a portion of which was paid to ORIX USA in the form of a $45.0 million note that bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 165 basis points . The loan was repaid in full in May 2017. The Company paid interest on the note of $0 for both three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, and $0 and $62 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. In August 2015, the Company entered into a revolving line of credit with Bank of America, N.A., which allows for borrowings of up to $75.0 million and originally matured in August 2017. On July 28, 2017, the Company extended the maturity date of the revolving credit facility to August 18, 2019 (or if such date is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day). The agreement governing this facility provides that borrowings bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 1.00% , commitment fees apply to unused amounts, and contains debt covenants which require that the Company maintain certain financial ratios. As of December 31, 2018 , no principal was outstanding under the line of credit. The Company paid interest and unused commitment fees of $59 and $57 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $173 and $171 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, under the line of credit. Prior to the IPO, Fram maintained certain loans payable to former shareholders consisting of unsecured notes payable which were transferred to the Company in conjunction with the IPO. The interest rate on the individual notes was 3.69% and 2.84% as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and the maturity dates range from 2019 to 2027. The Company incurred interest expense on these notes of $24 and $28 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $74 and $99 during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. An acquisition made in January 2015 included non-contingent consideration with a carrying value of $226 as of each of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, which is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In November 2015, the Company acquired the investment banking operations of Leonardo in Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, and made a 49% investment in Leonardo's operations in Italy. Total consideration included an unsecured loan of EUR 14.0 million payable on November 16, 2040, which is included in loan payable to non-affiliates in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Under certain circumstances, the note may be paid in part or in whole over a five year period in equal annual installments. This loan bears interest at an annual rate of 1.50% . In each of January 2017, December 2017 and December 2018, we paid a portion of this loan in the amount of EUR 2.9 million . The Company incurred interest expense on this loan of $32 and $44 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $106 and $141 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. An acquisition made in January 2017 included non-contingent consideration with a carrying value of $1,967 and $1,918 as of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively, which is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In April 2018, the Company acquired Quayle Munro Limited. Total consideration included non-interest bearing unsecured convertible loans totaling GBP 10.5 million payable on May 31, 2022, which is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Under certain circumstances, the notes may be exchanged for Company stock over a three year period in equal annual installments starting on May 31, 2020. The Company incurred imputed interest expense on these notes of $98 and $299 for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 , respectively. In May 2018, the Company acquired BearTooth Advisors. Total consideration included an unsecured note of $2.8 million bearing interest at an annual rate of 2.88% and payable on May 21, 2048. See note 16 for aggregated 5-year maturity table on loans payable.

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The only component of other comprehensive income relates to foreign currency translation adjustments of $(2,760) and $880 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $(19,038) and $8,641 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The change in foreign currency translation was impacted by the vote in the U.K. to withdraw from the European Union. We are currently in a two-year time period in which the terms of withdrawal are being negotiated and there may be impacts on our European business that are unknown at this time. We believe the change in foreign currency translation will become more volatile, but we do not expect this to have a material impact on our operating results and financial position. Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2018 was comprised of the following: Balance, April 1, 2018 $ (13,956 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (19,038 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 $ (32,994 )

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES The Company’s provision (benefit) for income taxes was $18,974 and $48,089 for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 , respectively, and $(6,466) and $22,838 for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 , respectively. This represents effective tax rates of 30.2% and 29.7% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 , respectively, and (11.7)% and 14.5% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 , respectively. As of the quarter ended December 31, 2018, we have finalized our provisional estimates made under SAB 118. The primary drivers of the Company’s effective tax rate being higher than the statutory rate of 21.0% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 were the provision for state taxes, the GILTI inclusion, limits on deductibility of executive compensation under IRC Section 162(m) and limits on the deductibility of certain meal and entertainment expense items. The increase in the Company's tax rate during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2018 relative to the same periods in 2017 was primarily a result of two items that occurred during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2017 , but did not occur during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2018 : the Tax Act, as well as the adoption of ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation which resulted in a decrease to the provision for income taxes due to the vesting of share awards that were accelerated during the calendar year ended December 31, 2017 .

NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTAB

NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock are presented below. Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Numerator: Net income attributable to holders of shares of common stock—basic $ 43,957 $ 61,583 $ 113,758 $ 134,184 Net income attributable to holders of shares of common stock—diluted $ 43,957 $ 61,583 $ 113,758 $ 134,184 Denominator: Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic 61,972,027 62,552,777 62,399,221 62,338,102 Weighted average number of incremental shares issuable from unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, as calculated using the treasury stock method 3,786,652 3,570,162 3,586,439 4,129,276 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted 65,758,679 66,122,939 65,985,660 66,467,378 Net income per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock Basic $ 0.71 $ 0.98 $ 1.82 $ 2.15 Diluted $ 0.67 $ 0.93 $ 1.72 $ 2.02

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (a) Defined Contribution Plans The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution savings plan for its domestic employees and defined contribution retirement plans for its international employees. The Company contributed approximately $1,528 and $1,293 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $2,837 and $2,305 during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, to these defined contribution plans. (b) Share-Based Incentive Plans During the period it was a subsidiary of Fram, certain employees of HL CA were granted restricted shares of Fram. Compensation expense related to these shares was recorded at the HL CA level as it was related to services provided by its employees. Under its 2006 incentive plan (the "2006 Incentive Plan"), Fram granted restricted share awards to employees of the Company as a component of annual incentive pay and occasionally in conjunction with new hire employment agreements. Under the 2006 Incentive Plan, awards typically vested after three years of service from the date of grant. Forfeitures of unvested share awards are recognized as they occur. Prior to the IPO, the grant-date fair value of each award was determined by Fram's board of directors using input from a third party, which used a combination of historical and forecasted results and market data. The methods used to estimate the fair value of Fram shares included the market approach and the income approach. For a further discussion related to the methods used, please see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2018. In addition, the stock grants to employees of the Company in connection with the IPO (note 1) were made under the 2006 Incentive Plan. Following the IPO, additional awards of restricted shares have been and will be made under the Amended and Restated Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 2016 Incentive Award Plan (the "2016 Incentive Plan"), which became effective in August 2015 and was amended in October 2017. Under the 2016 Incentive Plan, it is anticipated that the Company will continue to grant cash- and equity-based incentive awards to eligible service providers in order to attract, motivate and retain the talent necessary to operate the Company's business. Equity-based incentive awards issued under the 2016 Incentive Plan generally vest over a four -year period. An aggregate of 30,820 restricted shares of Class A common stock were granted under the 2016 Incentive Plan to (i) two independent directors in August 2015 at $21 per share, (ii) two independent directors in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 at $25.21 per share, (iii) one independent director in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 at $23.93 per share, (iv) three independent directors in the first quarters of fiscal 2018 and 2019 at $33.54 and $44.50 per share, respectively, and (v) one independent director in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 at $42.41 per share. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 which simplified several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification in the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The changes that impacted the Company included a requirement that excess tax benefits and deficiencies be recognized as a component of provision for income taxes on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income rather than additional paid-in capital on the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity as required in the previous guidance. Under the transition provisions, we have applied this new guidance prospectively with respect to excess tax benefits arising from vesting of share awards and such awards are no longer presented within financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows and are included the change in income taxes payable as an operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows during the nine-month periods ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 . The excess tax benefits of $11 and $18,853 during the nine-month period ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, were recorded as a component of the provision for income taxes and an operating activity on the consolidated statements of cash flows. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 resulted in a decrease to the provision for income taxes due to the vesting of share awards that were accelerated on February 14, 2017. The decrease to the provision occurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 because the Company’s tax deduction is delayed to its tax year that corresponds to the tax year that the employees report the taxable income. In addition, there was an additional decrease to the provision for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 due to the vesting of share awards that were accelerated on October 21, 2017 that were due to vest in April and May 2018. The Company recorded cash outflows of $1,947 and $33,353 related to the settlement of share-based awards in satisfaction of withholding tax requirements in financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The share awards are classified as equity awards at the time of grant unless the number of shares granted is unknown. Awards that are settleable in shares based upon a future determinable stock price are classified as a liability until the price is established and the resulting number of shares is known, at which time they are re-classified from liabilities to equity awards. Activity in equity classified share awards which relate to the 2006 Incentive Plan and the 2016 Incentive Plan during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows: Nonvested share awards Shares Weighted average grant date fair value Balance at April 1, 2017 3,626,270 $ 22.35 Granted 1,235,779 34.86 Vested (934,946 ) 24.32 Forfeited/Repurchased (928,942 ) 24.50 Balance at December 31, 2017 2,998,161 $ 26.23 Balance at April 1, 2018 2,854,893 $ 26.39 Granted 1,059,616 49.35 Vested (76,702 ) 48.78 Forfeited/Repurchased (57,797 ) 33.16 Balance at December 31, 2018 3,780,010 $ 32.28 Activity in liability classified share awards during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows: Awards settleable in shares Fair value Balance at April 1, 2017 $ 12,743 Offer to grant 5,450 Share price determined-converted to cash payments (5,920 ) Forfeited (227 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 12,046 Balance at April 1, 2018 $ 15,493 Offer to grant 11,407 Share price determined-converted to cash payments (300 ) Share price determined-transferred to equity grants (4,655 ) Forfeited (476 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 21,469 Compensation expenses for the Company associated with both equity and liability classified awards totaled $13,781 and $22,363 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $44,540 and $45,925 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. At December 31, 2018 , there was $122,066 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share awards granted under both the 2006 Incentive Plan and 2016 Incentive Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.11 years. On February 14, 2017, in connection with the February 2017 Follow-on Offering discussed in notes 1 and 4, the Company accelerated the vesting of certain awards that were due to vest in April and May 2017. On October 30, 2017, in connection with the October 2017 Follow-on Offering discussed in notes 1 and 4, the Company accelerated the vesting of certain awards that were due to vest in April and May 2018. Under the terms of both the 2006 Incentive Plan and 2016 Incentive Plan, upon the vesting of awards, shares may be withheld to meet the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. The Company satisfied such obligations upon vesting by retiring 704,528 shares upon the accelerated vesting of 1,907,890 shares and 806,248 shares upon the accelerated vesting of 1,737,461 shares in February 2017 and October 2017, respectively. On October 19, 2017, our board of directors approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the 2016 Incentive Plan reducing the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2016 Incentive Plan by approximately 12.2 million shares. Under the Amendment, the aggregate number of shares of common stock that are available for issuance under awards granted pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Plan is equal to the sum of (i) 8.0 million and (ii) any shares of our Class B common stock that are subject to awards under our 2006 Incentive Plan that terminate, expire or lapse for any reason after October 19, 2017. The number of shares available for issuance will be increased annually beginning on April 1, 2018 and ending on April 1, 2025, by an amount equal to the lowest of: • 6,540,659 shares of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock; • Six percent of the shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding on the final day of the immediately preceding fiscal year; and • such smaller number of shares as determined by our board of directors.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (a) Class A Common Stock In conjunction with the Company's IPO, 12,075,000 Class A shares were sold to the public by existing shareholders and 9,524 Class A shares were issued to non-employee directors. During the nine months ended December 31, 2018 , 6,570 shares were issued to non-employee directors, and 2,020,474 shares were converted from Class B to Class A. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017 , 5,589 shares were issued to non-employee directors, and 4,997,392 shares were converted from Class B to Class A. As of December 31, 2018 , there were 609,721 shares of Class A common stock held by ORIX USA. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share. (b) Class B Common Stock Each share of Class B common stock may be converted into one share of Class A common stock at the option of its holder and will be automatically converted into one share of Class A common stock upon transfer thereof, subject to certain exceptions. In April 2017, the Company settled its $192,372 forward purchase obligation with a related party and the funds held in escrow were released and the related 6,900,000 Class B shares were retired. In April 2017, the Company repurchased from employees 71,913 shares of Class B common stock received pursuant to contractual arrangements entered into in connection with a prior acquisition. In April 2018, the Company settled its $93,500 forward purchase obligation with a related party and the funds held in escrow were released and the related 2,000,000 Class B shares were retired. As of December 31, 2018 , there were 25,143,594 Class B shares held by the HL Voting Trust and 5,768,214 Class B shares held by ORIX USA. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. (c) Dividends Previously declared dividends related to unvested shares of $7,034 and $3,530 were unpaid as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. (d) Stock subscriptions receivable. Employees of the Company periodically issued notes receivable to the Company documenting loans made by the Company to such employees for the purchase of restricted shares of the Company. (e) Share repurchases In February 2017, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of the Company's Class A common stock. In May 2017, the Company entered into a stock buyback program with a third-party financial institution to purchase shares of common stock. In July 2018, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company's common stock. In addition, shares of Class B common stock were withheld from employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of certain restricted stock awards. During the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company repurchased and retired 1,516,763 and 430,237 shares of its outstanding common stock at a weighted average price of $46.77 and $35.17 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate purchase price of $71,139 and $15,139 , respectively.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company has been named in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of the Company, in consultation with legal counsel, the final resolutions of these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, operations and cash flows. Our obligation under the loan payable to affiliate is subordinated to our obligations under the revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. The scheduled aggregate repayments of the loan payable to affiliate included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the loans payable to former shareholders, and the loan payable to non-affiliates are as follows: Year ended March 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 294 2020 654 2021 575 2022 19,541 2023 201 2024 and thereafter 10,684 Total $ 31,949 The Company also provides routine indemnifications relating to certain real estate (office) lease agreements under which it may be required to indemnify property owners for claims and other liabilities arising from the Company’s use of the applicable premises. In addition, the Company guarantees the performance of its subsidiaries under certain office lease agreements. The terms of these obligations vary, and because a maximum obligation is not explicitly stated, the Company has determined that it is not possible to make an estimate of the maximum amount that it could be obligated to pay under such contracts. Based on historical experience and evaluation of specific indemnities, management believes that judgments, if any, against the Company related to such matters are not likely to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any liability for these obligations as of December 31, 2018 or March 31, 2018. An acquisition made in January 2017 included contingent consideration with a carrying value of $0 and $4,085 as of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively, which is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Straight-line rent expense under noncancelable operating lease arrangements and the related operating expenses were approximately $9,987 and $6,955 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $28,612 and $20,717 for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The approximate future minimum annual noncancelable rental commitments required under these agreements with initial terms in excess of one year are as follows: Year ended March 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 6,463 2020 23,888 2021 25,388 2022 23,152 2023 18,136 2024 and thereafter 51,774 Total $ 148,801

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORM

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION	SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION The Company’s reportable segments are described in note 1 and each are individually managed and provide separate services which require specialized expertise for the provision of those services. Revenues by segment represent fees earned on the various services offered within each segment. Segment profit represents each segment’s profit, which consists of segment revenues, less (1) direct expenses including compensation, employee recruitment, travel, meals and entertainment, professional fees, and bad debt and (2) expenses allocated by headcount such as communications, rent, depreciation and amortization, and office expense. The corporate expense category includes costs not allocated to individual segments, including charges related to incentive compensation and share-based payments to corporate employees, as well as expenses of senior management and corporate departmental functions managed on a worldwide basis, including office of the executives, accounting, human resources, human capital management, marketing, information technology, and compliance and legal. The following tables present information about revenues, profit and assets by segment and geography. Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenues by segment: Corporate Finance $ 183,965 $ 129,003 $ 462,893 $ 398,822 Financial Restructuring 75,013 94,160 218,173 216,470 Financial Advisory Services 39,035 35,774 111,941 103,319 Total segment revenues $ 298,013 $ 258,937 $ 793,007 $ 718,611 Segment profit Corporate Finance $ 62,388 $ 33,903 $ 146,287 $ 129,689 Financial Restructuring 11,129 32,777 52,932 51,352 Financial Advisory Services 6,302 5,585 20,386 20,777 Total segment profit 79,819 72,265 219,605 201,818 Corporate expenses 17,560 17,780 61,043 47,134 Other (income) expenses, net (672 ) (632 ) (3,285 ) (2,338 ) Income before provision for income taxes $ 62,931 $ 55,117 $ 161,847 $ 157,022 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Assets by segment: Corporate Finance $ 369,308 $ 337,584 Financial Restructuring 168,536 185,486 Financial Advisory Services 123,267 126,034 Total segment assets 661,111 649,104 Corporate assets 599,059 769,737 Total assets $ 1,260,170 $ 1,418,841 Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenues by geography: United States $ 228,825 $ 228,816 $ 643,111 $ 638,839 International 69,188 30,121 149,896 79,772 Total revenues $ 298,013 $ 258,937 $ 793,007 $ 718,611 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Assets by geography: United States $ 811,739 $ 957,897 International 448,431 460,944 Total assets $ 1,260,170 $ 1,418,841

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the consolidated balance sheet date through the date at which the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. As a result of that evaluation, we have determined that there were no subsequent events requiring disclosure in the financial statements, except as noted below. On January 24, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on March 15, 2019 to shareholders of record on March 4, 2019.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include all information and footnotes required for consolidated financial statement presentation. The results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the year ending March 31, 2019. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2018 .
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries where it has a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company carries its investments in unconsolidated entities over which it has significant influence but does not control using the equity method, and includes its ownership share of the income and losses in other (income) expenses, net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Management estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Items subject to such estimates and assumptions include: the allowance for doubtful accounts; the valuation of deferred tax assets, goodwill, accrued expenses, and share based compensation; the allocation of goodwill and other assets across the reporting units (segments); and reserves for income tax uncertainties and other contingencies.
Recognition of Revenue	Recognition of Revenue Revenues consist of fee revenues from advisory services and reimbursed costs incurred in fulfilling the contract. Revenues reflect revenues from our Corporate Finance (“CF”), Financial Restructuring (“FR”), and Financial Advisory Services (“FAS”) business segments. Revenues for all three business segments are recognized upon satisfaction of the performance obligation and may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. The amount and timing of the fees paid vary by the type of engagement. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted the standard effective April 1, 2018 and under the new standard, we recognize revenue from contracts with customers upon satisfaction of our performance obligations by transferring the promised services to the customers. A service is transferred to a customer when the customer obtains control of and derives benefit from that service. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied over time is recognized by measuring our progress in satisfying the performance obligation in a manner that depicts the transfer of the services to the customer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those promised services (i.e., the “transaction price”). In determining the transaction price, we consider multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainties with respect to the amount are resolved. In determining when to include variable consideration in the transaction price, we consider the range of possible outcomes, the predictive value of our past experiences, the time period of when uncertainties expect to be resolved and the amount of consideration that is susceptible to factors outside of our influence, such as market volatility or the judgment and actions of third parties. The substantial majority of the Company’s advisory fee (i.e., the success related Completion Fees) are considered variable and constrained as they are contingent upon a future event which includes factors outside of our control (e.g., completion of a transaction or third party emergence from bankruptcy or approval by the court). Revenues from Corporate Finance engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services related to corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets offerings. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Corporate Finance contracts generally contain a variety of promised services that may be capable of being distinct, but they are not distinct within the context of the contract as the various services are inputs to the combined output of successfully brokering a specific transaction. Effective April 1, 2018, fees received prior to the completion of the transaction including Retainer Fees and Progress Fees are deferred within deferred income in the consolidated balance sheets and not recognized until the performance obligation is satisfied, or when the transaction is deemed by management to be terminated. Management’s judgment is required in determining when a transaction is considered to be terminated. Prior to April 1, 2018, the timing of the recognition of these various fees were generally recognized on a monthly basis, except in situations where there is uncertainty as to the timing of collection of the amount due. Progress Fees were recognized based on management’s estimates of the relative proportion of services provided through the financial reporting date to the total services required to be performed. Revenues from Financial Restructuring engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with advisory services to debtors, creditors and other parties-in-interest involving recapitalization or deleveraging transactions implemented both through bankruptcy proceedings and through out-of-court exchanges, consent solicitations or other mechanisms, as well as in distressed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets activities. Retainer Fees and Progress Fees from restructuring engagements are recognized over time using a time elapsed measure of progress as our clients simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of those services as they are provided. Completion Fees from these engagements are recognized at a point in time when the related transaction has been effectively closed. At that time, the Company has transferred control of the promised service and the customer obtains control. Revenues from Financial Advisory Services engagements primarily consist of fees generated in connection with valuation services and rendering fairness, solvency and financial opinions. Revenues are recognized at a point in time as these engagements include a singular objective that does not transfer any notable value to the Company’s clients until the opinions have been rendered and delivered to the client. However, certain engagements consists of advisory services where fees are usually based on the hourly rates of our financial professionals. Such revenues are recognized over time as the benefits of these advisory services are transferred to the Company’s clients throughout the course of the engagement and as a practical expedient, the Company has elected to use the ‘as-invoiced’ approach to recognize revenue. Taxes, including value added taxes, collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis, and therefore, are excluded from revenue in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. (e) Operating Expenses The majority of the Company’s operating expenses are related to compensation for employees, which includes the amortization of the relevant portion of the Company’s share-based incentive plans (note 14). Other examples of operating expenses include: travel, meals and entertainment; rent; depreciation and amortization; information technology and communications; professional fees; and other operating expenses, which include such items as office expenses, business license and registration fees, provision for bad debts, non-income-related taxes, legal expenses, related-party support services, and charitable contributions.
Translation of Foreign Currency Transactions	Translation of Foreign Currency Transactions The reporting currency for the consolidated financial statements of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are included in the consolidation by translating the assets and liabilities at the reporting period-end exchange rates; however, revenues and expenses are translated using the applicable exchange rates determined on a monthly basis throughout the year. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable taxes.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Repair and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred and costs of renewals or improvements are capitalized at cost. Depreciation on furniture and office equipment is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the lease term or estimated useful life.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents include cash held at banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. As of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 , the Company had cash balances with banks in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in its cash accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash	In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash . The amendments in this ASU require restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included with the cash and cash equivalents balances when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown on the statements of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 for the Company) with early adoption permitted. In April 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-18 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's operating results and financial position. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 256,401 $ 197,178 Restricted cash 368 — Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows $ 256,769 $ 197,178 Restricted cash at December 31, 2018 represented a deposit in support of a letter of credit issued for our Frankfurt office.
Investment Securities	Investment Securities Investment securities consist of corporate debt, U.S. Treasury, and certificates of deposit with original maturities over 90 days. As of December 31, 2018, the Company has reclassified its investment securities from held-to-maturity to trading as it may sell them with the intent to recognize short-term gains or losses and records them at fair market value.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable The allowance for doubtful accounts on receivables reflects management’s best estimate of probable inherent losses determined principally on the basis of historical experience and review of uncollected revenues and is recorded through provision for bad debts which is included in other operating expenses, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Prior to the IPO, ORIX USA and its subsidiaries, including the Company, filed consolidated federal income tax returns and separate returns in state and local jurisdictions and did so for fiscal 2016 through the date of the IPO. The Company reported income tax expense as if it filed separate returns in all jurisdictions. Following the IPO, the Company files a consolidated federal income tax return separate from ORIX USA, as well as consolidated and separate returns in state and local jurisdictions, and the Company reports income tax expense on this basis. We account for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740 (“ASC 740”), “Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of tax benefits or expenses on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws and applicable tax rates. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company utilized a comprehensive model to recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements any uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken on a tax return. The impact of an uncertain tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority must be recognized at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained. No portion of an uncertain tax position will be recognized if the position has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Interest expense and penalties related to income taxes are included in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. On December 22, 2017, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”), which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740. In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Tax Act. In accordance with SAB 118, the Company made estimates and recorded provisional amounts for the Tax Act during the year ended March 31, 2018, including re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities as well as the one-time deemed repatriation transition tax (the “Toll Charge”) on certain un-repatriated earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries. As of the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company finalized the provisional estimates made under SAB 118. In particular, we revised the provisional estimate made for the Toll Charge obligation and recognized additional tax expense of $1,313 resulting in an insignificant impact to the effective tax rate. The Company included these adjustments within income tax expense from continuing operations. The Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income tax (“GILTI inclusion”) can be recognized in the financial statements through an accounting policy election by either recording a period cost (permanent item) or providing deferred income taxes stemming from certain basis differences that are expected to result in GILTI inclusion. The Company has elected to account for the tax impacts of the GILTI inclusion as a period cost. The Company's estimated tax impact as a result of the Tax Act was based upon the information and guidance available as of December 31, 2018. As the Company continues its analysis of the Tax Act, estimates may be impacted by changes in interpretations of tax law or assumptions the Company has made in conjunction with the release of additional regulatory guidance.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill represents an acquired company’s acquisition cost over the fair value of acquired net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill is the net asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets identified and accounted for include tradenames and marks, backlog, developed technologies, and customer relationships. Those intangible assets with finite lives, including backlog and customer relationships, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. When HL CA was acquired by Fram in January 2006, approximately $392,600 of goodwill and $192,210 of indefinite-lived intangible assets were generated and recognized. In accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations , since HL CA was wholly owned by Fram, this goodwill and all other purchase accounting-related adjustments were pushed down to the Company’s reporting level. Through both foreign and domestic acquisitions made directly by HL CA and the Company since 2006, additional goodwill of approximately $201,401 , inclusive of foreign currency translations, has been recognized. Goodwill is reviewed annually for impairment and more frequently if potential impairment indicators exist. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASU No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment , which permits management to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that one of its reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If management concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then management would not be required to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. If the assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, management must test further for impairment utilizing a two-step process. Step 1 compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment exists and is measured in Step 2 as the excess of the recorded amount of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill resulting from the valuation of the reporting unit. Impairment testing of goodwill requires a significant amount of judgment in assessing qualitative factors and estimating the fair value of the reporting unit, if necessary. The fair value is determined using an estimated market value approach, which considers estimates of future after tax cash flows, including a terminal value based on market earnings multiples, discounted at an appropriate market rate. As of December 31, 2018 , management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the Company’s reporting units’ fair value was less than their carrying amount and no further impairment testing had been considered necessary. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment in accordance with ASU 2012-02, Testing Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets for Impairment , which provides management the option to perform a qualitative assessment. If it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value is recorded as an impairment expense. As of December 31, 2018 , management concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values were less than the carrying values. Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group (inclusive of other long-lived assets) be tested for possible impairment, management first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. As of December 31, 2018 , no events or changes in circumstances were identified that indicated that the carrying amount of the finite-lived intangible assets were not recoverable.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. An entity should also disclose sufficient quantitative and qualitative information to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , Deferral of Effective Date which deferred the effective date of the new standard to annual and interim periods within that reporting period beginning after December 15, 2017 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 for the Company). The Company adopted the standard effective April 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method which requires the recognition of a cumulative-effect adjustment as of that date. Results for periods beginning after March 31, 2018 are presented under the new revenue and cost recognition guidance, while prior period amounts were not restated and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company's previous revenue and cost recognition policies. The Company applied the new standard to contracts that have not yet been completed as of the adoption date. The Company’s adoption efforts included the identification of revenue within the scope of the standard and the evaluation of revenue contracts. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment that resulted in a reduction in retained earnings of $19.7 million , a reduction in deferred tax liabilities of $7.4 million and an increase to deferred income of $24.4 million . This cumulative adjustment was related to certain engagements for which revenue was being recognized over time prior to adoption which are now recognized point-in-time under the new standard. See notes 2(d) and 3 for further information. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases . The amendments in this ASU requires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability. Additionally, when measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, optional payments should be included only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, exercise a purchase option, or not exercise an option to terminate the lease. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 (year ending March 31, 2020 for the Company). Early application is permitted. We are in the process of identifying changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support adoption of the new guidance. This new guidance will impact our financial position and results of operations. We are evaluating the magnitude of such impact. See note 16 for a summary of our undiscounted minimum rental commitments under operating leases as of December 31, 2018 . In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments . The amendments in this ASU include eight specific guidance measures for cash flow classification issues for (1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, (2) debt instruments with coupon interest rates, (3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (4) settlement proceeds from insurance claims, (5) settlement proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance policies, (6) distributions received from equity method investees, (7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and (8) classification of cash receipts and payments that have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 for the Company). Application of this guidance resulted in some changes in classification in the consolidated statements of cash flows, but did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangible - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . The amendments in this ASU do not change the guidance on Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test but eliminates the requirement to calculate an implied goodwill value using Step 2. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value but should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Also, an entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU No. 2017-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 for the Company) with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted guidance effective April 1, 2018 and its application did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01 Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business . The clarified guidance provides a more defined framework to use in determining when a set of assets and activities constitute a business. The clarified definition was effective for the Company on April 1, 2018 and was applied on a prospective basis. Application of this guidance did not have an effect on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting which clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards require an entity to apply modification accounting. The amended guidance states an entity should account for the effects of a modification unless certain criteria are met which include that the modified award has the same fair value, vesting conditions and classification as the original award. The guidance is first effective for our fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019 on a prospective basis; however, early adoption is permitted. Given that this guidance applies to specific transactions and would only become relevant in certain circumstances, we are unable to estimate the impact, if any, this new guidance may have on our financial position.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 256,401 $ 197,178 Restricted cash 368 — Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows $ 256,769 $ 197,178
Schedule of Restricted Cash	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 256,401 $ 197,178 Restricted cash 368 — Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows $ 256,769 $ 197,178

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table summarizes the effects of adopting the new revenue recognition standard on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 . Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 As reported Excluding adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments Revenues $ 298,013 $ 284,609 $ 13,404 Operating expenses: Employee compensation and benefits 187,180 187,163 17 Travel, meals, and entertainment 12,991 9,062 3,929 Rent 9,987 9,987 — Depreciation and amortization 3,635 3,635 — Information technology and communications 5,775 5,540 235 Professional fees 6,087 5,147 940 Other operating expenses 10,099 6,068 4,031 Total operating expenses 235,754 226,602 9,152 Income before provision for income taxes 62,931 58,679 4,252 Provision for income taxes 18,974 17,711 1,263 Net income $ 43,957 $ 40,968 $ 2,989 Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 As reported Excluding adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments Revenues $ 793,007 $ 763,353 $ 29,654 Operating expenses: Employee compensation and benefits 501,682 501,640 42 Travel, meals, and entertainment 32,689 22,208 10,481 Rent 28,612 28,612 — Depreciation and amortization 10,809 10,809 — Information technology and communications 16,073 15,352 721 Professional fees 18,148 15,129 3,019 Other operating expenses 26,432 15,206 11,226 Total operating expenses 634,445 608,956 25,489 Income before provision for income taxes 161,847 157,682 4,165 Provision for income taxes 48,089 46,851 1,238 Net income $ 113,758 $ 110,831 $ 2,927
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability	The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers: Balance as of (3) Decrease Balance as of Receivables (1) $ 77,259 $ (16,775 ) $ 60,484 Contract Assets (1) $ 4,675 $ 206 $ 4,881 Contract Liabilities (2) $ 31,811 $ (3,289 ) $ 28,522 (1) Included in Accounts receivable in the December 31, 2018 consolidated balance sheet (2) Deferred income in the December 31, 2018 consolidated balance sheet (3) See note 2 (m)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND F_2

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Information About Other Financial Assets	The following table presents information about the Company's financial assets, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair values: December 31, 2018 Level I Level II Level III Total Corporate debt securities $ — $ 36,989 $ — $ 36,989 U.S. Treasury Securities — 3,971 — 3,971 Total asset measured at fair value $ — $ 40,960 $ — $ 40,960 March 31, 2018 Level I Level II Level III Total Certificates of deposit $ — $ 10,106 $ — $ 10,106 Corporate debt securities — 183,578 — 183,578 U.S. Treasury Securities — 15,582 — 15,582 Total asset measured at fair value $ — $ 209,266 $ — $ 209,266

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses, and Fair Value of Securities	The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses), and fair value of trading securities were as follows: December 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Fair Value Corporate debt securities $ 37,012 $ 49 $ (72 ) $ 36,989 U.S. Treasury Securities 3,932 39 — 3,971 Total securities with unrealized gains $ 40,944 $ 88 $ (72 ) $ 40,960 March 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Fair Value Corporate debt securities $ 183,632 $ 13 $ (67 ) $ 183,578 Certificate of deposit 10,106 — — 10,106 U.S. Treasury Securities 15,581 11 (10 ) 15,582 Total securities with unrealized gains $ 209,319 $ 24 $ (77 ) $ 209,266
Schedule of Maturities of Debt Securities	Scheduled maturities of the Company's debt securities within the investment securities portfolio were as follows: December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due within one year $ 23,145 $ 23,142 $ 209,319 $ 209,266 Due within one year through five years 17,799 17,818 — — Total debt within the investment securities portfolio $ 40,944 $ 40,960 $ 209,319 $ 209,266

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE A_2

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable	Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Balance-Beginning $ 11,501 $ 9,785 $ 11,391 $ 11,199 Provision for bad debt 370 534 983 1,513 (Write-off) recovery of uncollectible accounts (5,232 ) (1,671 ) (5,735 ) (4,064 ) Balance-Ending $ 6,639 $ 8,648 $ 6,639 $ 8,648

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation consist of the following: Useful Lives December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Equipment 5 Years $ 7,975 $ 6,653 Furniture and fixtures 5 Years 19,282 19,189 Leasehold improvements 10 Years 33,086 31,916 Computers and software 3 Years 12,304 10,346 Other N/A 1,114 1,120 Total cost 73,761 69,224 Less: accumulated depreciation (42,896 ) (37,078 ) Total net book value $ 30,865 $ 32,146

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangibles	Goodwill and other intangibles consist of the following. Useful Lives December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Goodwill Indefinite $ 594,001 $ 528,889 Tradename-Houlihan Lokey Indefinite 192,210 192,210 Other intangible assets Varies 18,428 15,464 Total cost 804,639 736,563 Less: accumulated amortization (9,388 ) (13,253 ) Total net book value (before taxes) $ 795,251 $ 723,310 Deferred tax liability (50,861 ) (50,541 ) Total net book value $ 744,390 $ 672,769
Schedule of Goodwill Attributable to Business Segments	Goodwill attributable to the Company’s business segments are as follows: Business Segments April 1, 2018 Changes (a) December 31, 2018 Corporate Finance $ 273,812 $ 65,852 $ 339,664 Financial Restructuring 163,362 (740 ) 162,622 Financial Advisory Services 91,715 — 91,715 Total $ 528,889 $ 65,112 $ 594,001 (a) Changes were related to the acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Estimated Future Amortization for Amortizable Intangible Assets	The estimated future amortization for amortizable intangible assets for each of the next five years are as follows: Year Ended March 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 1,551 2020 6,201 2021 711 2022 157 2023 7

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AN_2

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2018 was comprised of the following: Balance, April 1, 2018 $ (13,956 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (19,038 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 $ (32,994 )

NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUT_2

NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share	The calculations of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock are presented below. Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Numerator: Net income attributable to holders of shares of common stock—basic $ 43,957 $ 61,583 $ 113,758 $ 134,184 Net income attributable to holders of shares of common stock—diluted $ 43,957 $ 61,583 $ 113,758 $ 134,184 Denominator: Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic 61,972,027 62,552,777 62,399,221 62,338,102 Weighted average number of incremental shares issuable from unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, as calculated using the treasury stock method 3,786,652 3,570,162 3,586,439 4,129,276 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted 65,758,679 66,122,939 65,985,660 66,467,378 Net income per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock Basic $ 0.71 $ 0.98 $ 1.82 $ 2.15 Diluted $ 0.67 $ 0.93 $ 1.72 $ 2.02

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Activity in Equity Classified Share Awards	Activity in equity classified share awards which relate to the 2006 Incentive Plan and the 2016 Incentive Plan during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows: Nonvested share awards Shares Weighted average grant date fair value Balance at April 1, 2017 3,626,270 $ 22.35 Granted 1,235,779 34.86 Vested (934,946 ) 24.32 Forfeited/Repurchased (928,942 ) 24.50 Balance at December 31, 2017 2,998,161 $ 26.23 Balance at April 1, 2018 2,854,893 $ 26.39 Granted 1,059,616 49.35 Vested (76,702 ) 48.78 Forfeited/Repurchased (57,797 ) 33.16 Balance at December 31, 2018 3,780,010 $ 32.28
Activity in Liability Classified Share Awards	Activity in liability classified share awards during the nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows: Awards settleable in shares Fair value Balance at April 1, 2017 $ 12,743 Offer to grant 5,450 Share price determined-converted to cash payments (5,920 ) Forfeited (227 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 12,046 Balance at April 1, 2018 $ 15,493 Offer to grant 11,407 Share price determined-converted to cash payments (300 ) Share price determined-transferred to equity grants (4,655 ) Forfeited (476 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 21,469

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Scheduled Aggregate Repayments of Loan Payable to Affiliate	The scheduled aggregate repayments of the loan payable to affiliate included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the loans payable to former shareholders, and the loan payable to non-affiliates are as follows: Year ended March 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 294 2020 654 2021 575 2022 19,541 2023 201 2024 and thereafter 10,684 Total $ 31,949
Schedule of Approximate Future Minimum Annual Noncancelable Rental Commitments	The approximate future minimum annual noncancelable rental commitments required under these agreements with initial terms in excess of one year are as follows: Year ended March 31, Remainder of 2019 $ 6,463 2020 23,888 2021 25,388 2022 23,152 2023 18,136 2024 and thereafter 51,774 Total $ 148,801

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFO_2

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue, Profit and Assets by Segment	The following tables present information about revenues, profit and assets by segment and geography. Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenues by segment: Corporate Finance $ 183,965 $ 129,003 $ 462,893 $ 398,822 Financial Restructuring 75,013 94,160 218,173 216,470 Financial Advisory Services 39,035 35,774 111,941 103,319 Total segment revenues $ 298,013 $ 258,937 $ 793,007 $ 718,611 Segment profit Corporate Finance $ 62,388 $ 33,903 $ 146,287 $ 129,689 Financial Restructuring 11,129 32,777 52,932 51,352 Financial Advisory Services 6,302 5,585 20,386 20,777 Total segment profit 79,819 72,265 219,605 201,818 Corporate expenses 17,560 17,780 61,043 47,134 Other (income) expenses, net (672 ) (632 ) (3,285 ) (2,338 ) Income before provision for income taxes $ 62,931 $ 55,117 $ 161,847 $ 157,022 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Assets by segment: Corporate Finance $ 369,308 $ 337,584 Financial Restructuring 168,536 185,486 Financial Advisory Services 123,267 126,034 Total segment assets 661,111 649,104 Corporate assets 599,059 769,737 Total assets $ 1,260,170 $ 1,418,841
Revenue by Geographic Areas	Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenues by geography: United States $ 228,825 $ 228,816 $ 643,111 $ 638,839 International 69,188 30,121 149,896 79,772 Total revenues $ 298,013 $ 258,937 $ 793,007 $ 718,611
Assets by Geographical Areas	December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 Assets by geography: United States $ 811,739 $ 957,897 International 448,431 460,944 Total assets $ 1,260,170 $ 1,418,841

BACKGROUND (Details)

BACKGROUND (Details)	Jun. 04, 2018$ / sharesshares	Apr. 05, 2018shares	Mar. 12, 2018$ / sharesshares	Nov. 03, 2017shares	Oct. 25, 2017$ / sharesshares	Apr. 05, 2017shares	Mar. 15, 2017shares	Feb. 14, 2017$ / sharesshares	Aug. 19, 2015class_of_stock	Aug. 17, 2015USD ($)business	Apr. 30, 2017shares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)voteshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)votesegment$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Mar. 31, 2018shares	Aug. 18, 2015voteshares	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of classes of common stock | class_of_stock									2
Conversion ratio of common stock												1		1			1
Number of business segments | segment														3
IPO | Accrual of deferred cash payments
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Compensation expense, period for recognition														4 years 6 months
Compensation expense associated with the accrual of certain deferred cash payments granted in connection with the IPO | $												$ 3,000	$ 2,680,000	$ 8,000	$ 8,132,000
IPO | Restricted Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Compensation expense associated with the amortization of restricted stock granted in connection with the IPO | $												$ 4,000	$ 7,206,000	$ 11,000	$ 14,365,000
Compensation expense, period for recognition														4 years 6 months
Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock voting rights, number of votes per share | vote												1		1			1
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												34,510,793		34,510,793		30,604,405
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)														1,516,763	430,237
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 49.11													$ 46.77	$ 35.17
Class A | Follow-on Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued pursuant to registered underwritten public offering (in shares)			2,000,000					6,000,000
Price to the public (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 49.15		$ 47.25		$ 42			$ 29.25
Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock voting rights, number of votes per share | vote												10		10			10
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												30,911,808		30,911,808		37,187,932
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)											71,913
Common stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of new HLI shares issued for every Fram share held																	10.425
Common stock | Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued pursuant to registered underwritten public offering (in shares)														6,570	5,589
Common stock | Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)														2,000,000	6,900,000
ORIX USA Corporation | Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												609,721		609,721
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)	697,000
ORIX USA Corporation | Class A | Follow-on Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued pursuant to registered underwritten public offering (in shares)	1,985,983			125,000	1,750,000		900,000
ORIX USA Corporation | Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												5,768,214		5,768,214
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)		2,000,000									6,900,000
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)						6,900,000
HL Holders | Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												25,143,594		25,143,594
Investor | Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												33,846,132		33,846,132			12,075,000
Director | Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)																	9,524
Shares issued pursuant to registered underwritten public offering (in shares)														6,570	5,589,000
Dividend Paid
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Pre-IPO dividend distribution to existing owners | $										$ 270,000,000
Cash used to complete potential additional investment | $										5,000,000
Dividend Paid | ORIX USA Corporation
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Short-term note issued as part of dividend distribution | $										$ 45,000,000
Dividend Paid | HL Holders
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Non-marketable minority equity interests, number of businesses | business										4
Non-marketable minority equity interests, aggregate value | $																		$ 22,800,000
Dividend Paid | HL Holders | Minimum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Non-marketable minority equity interests, carrying values | $										$ 2,500,000
Dividend Paid | HL Holders | Maximum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Non-marketable minority equity interests, carrying values | $										11,000,000
Dividend Paid | Notes Payable
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Short-term note issued as part of dividend distribution | $										197,200,000
Dividend Paid | Notes Payable | ORIX USA Corporation
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Short-term note issued as part of dividend distribution | $										94,500,000
Dividend Paid | Notes Payable | HL Holders
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Short-term note issued as part of dividend distribution | $										$ 102,700,000
Selling Stockholders | Class A | Follow-on Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued pursuant to registered underwritten public offering (in shares)	1,014,017		2,000,000	125,000	1,750,000		300,000	2,000,000
Forward Share Purchase Agreement | ORIX USA Corporation | Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares acquired using net proceeds received from the Follow-on Offering (in shares)						6,900,000
Shares purchased under Forward Share Purchase Agreement
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares excluded from calculation of basic and diluted earnings per shares (in shares)						6,900,000
Shares purchased under Forward Share Purchase Agreement | Forward Share Purchase Agreement
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares excluded from calculation of basic and diluted earnings per shares (in shares)		2,000,000
2016 Incentive Plan
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Compensation expense, period for recognition														4 years
Director | 2016 Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												54,940		54,940

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	155 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)segment	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Jan. 31, 2006USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of business segments | segment			3
Provisional toll charge	$ 1,313
Goodwill generated through acquisition					$ 594,001		$ 528,889		$ 392,600
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding Goodwill) recognized from acquisition									$ 192,210
Goodwill acquired through foreign and domestic acquisitions				$ 201,401
Decrease in retained earnings					(248,590)		(207,124)
Increase in deferred revenue					$ 28,522		$ 31,811
Foreign Currency Forward Contract
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate notional value of foreign currency forward contract | €			€ 0					€ 10,500,000
Other operating expenses | Foreign Currency Forward Contract
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fair value gains (losses) included in other operating expenses		$ 117
Adjustments | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Decrease in retained earnings						$ 19,700
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities						7,400
Increase in deferred revenue						$ 24,400

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 256,401	$ 206,723	$ 197,178
Restricted cash	368	93,500	0
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows	$ 256,769	$ 300,223	$ 197,178	$ 492,686

REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative

REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - Adjustments - Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Expenses	$ 8.9	$ 25.3
Revenues	$ 9.2	$ 25.5

REVENUE RECOGNITION - Effect of

REVENUE RECOGNITION - Effect of the Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 298,013	$ 258,937	$ 793,007	$ 718,611
Operating expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits	187,180	174,308	501,682	481,112
Travel, meals, and entertainment	12,991	8,034	32,689	19,941
Rent	9,987	7,159	28,612	21,308
Depreciation and amortization	3,635	1,971	10,809	6,120
Information technology and communications	5,775	4,424	16,073	13,666
Professional fees	6,087	4,484	18,148	10,242
Other operating expenses	10,099	4,072	26,432	11,538
Operating Expenses, Amount Pertaining to Topic 606	235,754		634,445
Income before provision for income taxes	62,931	55,117	161,847	157,022
Provision for income taxes	18,974	(6,466)	48,089	22,838
Net income	43,957	$ 61,583	113,758	$ 134,184
Excluding adoption of ASC 606
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenues	284,609		763,353
Operating expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits	187,163		501,640
Travel, meals, and entertainment	9,062		22,208
Rent	9,987		28,612
Depreciation and amortization	3,635		10,809
Information technology and communications	5,540		15,352
Professional fees	5,147		15,129
Other operating expenses	6,068		15,206
Operating Expenses, Amount Pertaining to Topic 606	226,602		608,956
Income before provision for income taxes	58,679		157,682
Provision for income taxes	17,711		46,851
Net income	40,968		110,831
Adjustments | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenues	13,404		29,654
Operating expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits	17		42
Travel, meals, and entertainment	3,929		10,481
Rent	0		0
Depreciation and amortization	0		0
Information technology and communications	235		721
Professional fees	940		3,019
Other operating expenses	4,031		11,226
Operating Expenses, Amount Pertaining to Topic 606	9,152		25,489
Income before provision for income taxes	4,252		4,165
Provision for income taxes	1,263		1,238
Net income	$ 2,989		$ 2,927

REVENUE RECOGNITION - Summary o

REVENUE RECOGNITION - Summary of Receivables, Contract Assets, and Contract Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Receivables
Beginning balance	$ 77,259
Decrease	(16,775)
Ending balance	60,484
Contract Assets
Beginning balance	4,675
Decrease	206
Ending balance	4,881
Contract Liabilities
Beginning balance	31,811
Decrease	(3,289)
Ending balance	$ 28,522

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) $ / shares in Units, € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Jun. 04, 2018$ / sharesshares	Apr. 05, 2018shares	Mar. 12, 2018$ / sharesshares	Nov. 03, 2017shares	Oct. 25, 2017$ / sharesshares	Apr. 05, 2017shares	Mar. 15, 2017shares	Feb. 14, 2017$ / sharesshares	Apr. 30, 2017shares	Feb. 28, 2017AUD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2015EUR (€)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivable from affiliates											$ 7,027,000		$ 7,027,000		$ 8,732,000
Related party interest income											24,000	$ 0	72,000	$ 85,000
Deferred revenue, related parties											0		0		25,000
Leonardo & Co. NV | 1.50% Loans Payable | Loans Receivable
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivable from affiliates											6,592,000		6,592,000		6,034,000		€ 5,500
Stated interest rate (as a percent)																	1.50%
Related party interest income											24,000	0	72,000	0
Reimbursable third-party costs													435,000		2,698,000
Leonardo & Co. NV | Italy
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)																	49.00%
Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Work in Progress
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from related parties											694,000		694,000		21,000
Financial advisory services | ORIX USA and its Affiliates
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenue and income											197,000	0	8,692,000	2,806,000
Management And Other Administrative Services | Unconsolidated entities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenue and income											51,000	78,000	275,000	212,000
Loans Receivable | Leonardo & Co. NV | 2.0% Loan Receivable
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivable from affiliates										$ 2,500						$ 2,001,000
Related party interest income											0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 13,000
Interest rate on receivables from affiliates										2.00%
Class B
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares repurchased from single employee (in shares) | shares									71,913
Class B | ORIX USA Corporation
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares repurchased from single employee (in shares) | shares						6,900,000
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares) | shares		2,000,000							6,900,000
Class A
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares) | shares													1,516,763	430,237
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 49.11												$ 46.77	$ 35.17
Class A | ORIX USA Corporation
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares repurchased from single employee (in shares) | shares	697,000
Other Assets | Loans Receivable | Certain employees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from related parties											$ 14,026,000		$ 14,026,000		$ 7,489,000
Follow-on Offering | Class A
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares issued during period (in shares) | shares			2,000,000					6,000,000
Price to the public (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 49.15		$ 47.25		$ 42			$ 29.25
Follow-on Offering | Class A | ORIX USA Corporation
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares issued during period (in shares) | shares	1,985,983			125,000	1,750,000		900,000
Affiliated Entity | Follow-on Offering | Class A
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares issued during period (in shares) | shares	1,014,017		2,000,000	125,000	1,750,000		300,000	2,000,000

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND F_3

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	$ 40,960	$ 209,266
Level I
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	0	0
Level II
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	40,960	209,266
Level III
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	0	0
Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value		10,106
Certificates of deposit | Level I
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value		0
Certificates of deposit | Level II
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value		10,106
Certificates of deposit | Level III
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value		0
Corporate debt securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	36,989	183,578
Corporate debt securities | Level I
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	0	0
Corporate debt securities | Level II
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	36,989	183,578
Corporate debt securities | Level III
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	0	0
U.S. Treasury Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	3,971	15,582
U.S. Treasury Securities | Level I
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	0	0
U.S. Treasury Securities | Level II
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	3,971	15,582
U.S. Treasury Securities | Level III
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total asset measured at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedul

INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses, and Fair Value of Securities Held to Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 40,944
Gross Unrealized Gains	88
Gross Unrealized (Losses)	(72)
Fair Value	40,960
Amortized Cost		$ 209,319
Gross Unrealized Gains		24
Gross Unrealized (Losses)		(77)
Fair Value		209,266
Corporate debt securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	37,012
Gross Unrealized Gains	49
Gross Unrealized (Losses)	(72)
Fair Value	36,989
Amortized Cost		183,632
Gross Unrealized Gains		13
Gross Unrealized (Losses)		(67)
Fair Value		183,578
Certificate of deposit
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		10,106
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized (Losses)		0
Fair Value		10,106
U.S. Treasury Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	3,932
Gross Unrealized Gains	39
Gross Unrealized (Losses)	0
Fair Value	$ 3,971
Amortized Cost		15,581
Gross Unrealized Gains		11
Gross Unrealized (Losses)		(10)
Fair Value		$ 15,582

INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Sched_2

INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Schedule of Maturities of Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity [Abstract]
Amortized Cost , due within one year	$ 23,145	$ 209,319
Estimated Fair Value, due within one year	23,142	209,266
Amortized Cost, Due within one year through five years	17,799	0
Estimated Fair Value, Due within one year through five years	17,818	0
Amortized Cost	40,944	209,319
Estimated Fair Value	$ 40,960	$ 209,266

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE A_3

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
Balance-Beginning	$ 11,501	$ 9,785	$ 11,391	$ 11,199
Provision for bad debt	370	534	983	1,513
(Write-off) recovery of uncollectible accounts	(5,232)	(1,671)	(5,735)	(4,064)
Ending	$ 6,639	$ 8,648	$ 6,639	$ 8,648

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 73,761		$ 73,761		$ 69,224
Less: accumulated depreciation	(42,896)		(42,896)		(37,078)
Total net book value	30,865		30,865		32,146
Depreciation expense	2,084	$ 1,563	$ 6,348	$ 4,631
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives			5 years
Total cost	7,975		$ 7,975		6,653
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives			5 years
Total cost	19,282		$ 19,282		19,189
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives			10 years
Total cost	33,086		$ 33,086		31,916
Computers and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Lives			3 years
Total cost	12,304		$ 12,304		10,346
Other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 1,114		$ 1,114		$ 1,120

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_3

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2006
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 594,001	$ 528,889	$ 392,600
Tradename-Houlihan Lokey	192,210	192,210
Other intangible assets	18,428	15,464
Total cost	804,639	736,563
Less: accumulated amortization	(9,388)	(13,253)
Total net book value (before taxes)	795,251	723,310
Deferred tax liability	(50,861)	(50,541)
Total net book value	$ 744,390	$ 672,769

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_4

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill by Business Segments (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill
April 1, 2018	$ 528,889
Changes	65,112
December 31, 2018	594,001
Corporate Finance
Goodwill
April 1, 2018	273,812
Changes	65,852
December 31, 2018	339,664
Financial Restructuring
Goodwill
April 1, 2018	163,362
Changes	(740)
December 31, 2018	162,622
Financial Advisory Services
Goodwill
April 1, 2018	91,715
Changes	0
December 31, 2018	$ 91,715

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_5

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 1,551	$ 408	$ 4,461	$ 1,489

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_6

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Year Ended March 31,
Remainder of 2019	$ 1,551
2,020	6,201
2,021	711
2,022	157
2,023	$ 7

LOANS PAYABLE (Details)

LOANS PAYABLE (Details)	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Jan. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Aug. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018GBP (£)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2015EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense on loans payable					$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 62,000
Bank of America | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity				$ 75,000,000
Outstanding line of credit					0		0
Interest on debt					59,000	57,000	173,000	171,000
LIBOR | Bank of America | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)				1.00%
Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Incurred interest expense on notes					24,000	28,000	74,000	99,000
Loans Payable | 1.50% Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable, face amount | €												€ 14,000,000
Interest on debt					32,000	44,000	106,000	141,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)												1.50%
Portion of loan paid | €	€ 2,900,000	€ 2,900,000	€ 2,900,000
Loans Payable | Non Interest Bearing Unsecured Convertible Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable, face amount | £										£ 10,500,000
Interest on debt					98,000		299,000
Loans Payable | 2.88% Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable, face amount									$ 2,800,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)									2.88%
Loans Payable | ORIX USA Corporation | 1.65% Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable, face amount				$ 45,000,000
Interest expense on loans payable					$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 62,000
Loans Payable | ORIX USA Corporation | 1.65% Loans Payable | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)				165.00%
Loans Payable | Former Shareholders
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		2.84%			3.69%	2.84%	3.69%	2.84%
Italy | Leonardo & CO. NV
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Investment interest in Italy (as a percent)												49.00%
Other Liabilities | January 2015 Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Non-contingent consideration					$ 226,000		$ 226,000				$ 226,000
Other Liabilities | January 2017 Acquisition
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Non-contingent consideration					$ 1,967,000		$ 1,967,000				$ 1,918,000

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AN_3

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (2,760)	$ 880	$ (19,038)	$ 8,641
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, April 1, 2018			(13,956)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(19,038)	$ 8,641
December 31, 2018	$ (32,994)		(32,994)
Accumulated foreign currency adjustment attributable to parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Foreign currency translation adjustment			$ (19,038)

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes	$ 18,974	$ (6,466)	$ 48,089	$ 22,838
Effective tax rate	30.20%	(11.70%)	29.70%	14.50%

NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUT_3

NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Numerator:
Net income attributable to holders of shares of common stock—basic	$ 43,957	$ 61,583	$ 113,758	$ 134,184
Net income attributable to holders of shares of common stock—diluted	$ 43,957	$ 61,583	$ 113,758	$ 134,184
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic (in shares)	61,972,027	62,552,777	62,399,221	62,338,102
Weighted average number of incremental shares issuable from unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, as calculated using the treasury stock method (in shares)	3,786,652	3,570,162	3,586,439	4,129,276
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted (in shares)	65,758,679	66,122,939	65,985,660	66,467,378
Net income per share attributable to holders of shares of common stock
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.98	$ 1.82	$ 2.15
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 0.93	$ 1.72	$ 2.02

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Define

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Defined Contribution Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan, amount of contributions	$ 1,528	$ 1,293	$ 2,837	$ 2,305

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Share-

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Share-Based Incentive Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Oct. 19, 2017shares	Oct. 31, 2017shares	Feb. 28, 2017shares	Aug. 31, 2015director$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)director$ / shares	Jun. 30, 2018director$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017director$ / shares	Jun. 30, 2016director$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excess tax benefits recorded | $										$ 11	$ 18,853
Payments to settle employee tax obligations on share-based awards | $										1,947	33,353
Compensation expense | $					$ 13,781		$ 22,363			44,540	$ 45,925
Unrecognized compensation cost | $					$ 122,066					$ 122,066
Unrecognized compensation cost, period for recognition										1 year 1 month 9 days
Shares retired upon accelerated vesting (in shares)		806,248	704,528
Shares subject to accelerated vesting (in shares)		1,737,461	1,907,890
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)										1,059,616	1,235,779
Aggregate shares granted, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares										$ 49.35	$ 34.86
2006 Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period										3 years
2016 Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period										4 years
2016 Incentive Plan | Director | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)				30,820
Aggregate shares granted, number of recipients | director				2	1	3		3
Aggregate shares granted, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 21	$ 42.41	$ 44.50		$ 33.54
2016 Incentive Plan | Director | Restricted Stock | Exercise Price 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate shares granted, number of recipients | director									2
Aggregate shares granted, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares									$ 25.21
2016 Incentive Plan | Director | Restricted Stock | Exercise Price 2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate shares granted, number of recipients | director									1
Aggregate shares granted, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares									$ 23.93
Amended And Restated 2016 Incentive Award Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Increase (reduction) to common stock available for issuance (in shares)	(12,200,000)
Common stock available for issuance (in shares)	8,000,000
Class A | April 1, 2018 | Amended And Restated 2016 Incentive Award Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Increase (reduction) to common stock available for issuance (in shares)	6,540,659
Annual increase to number of shares available for issuance (as a percent)	6.00%

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Activi

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Activity in Equity Classified Share Awards (Details) - Restricted Stock - $ / shares	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	2,854,893	3,626,270
Granted (in shares)	1,059,616	1,235,779
Vested (in shares)	(76,702)	(934,946)
Forfeited/Repurchased (in shares)	(57,797)	(928,942)
Ending balance (in shares)	3,780,010	2,998,161
Weighted average grant date fair value
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 26.39	$ 22.35
Granted (in dollars per share)	49.35	34.86
Vested (in dollars per share)	48.78	24.32
Forfeited/Repurchased (in dollars per share)	33.16	24.50
Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 32.28	$ 26.23

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Acti_2

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Activity in Liability Classified Shares (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Awards settleable in shares
Beginning balance	$ 15,493	$ 12,743
Offer to grant	11,407	5,450
Share price determined-converted to cash payments	(300)	(5,920)
Share price determined-transferred to equity grants	(4,655)
Forfeited	(476)	(227)
Ending balance	$ 21,469	$ 12,046

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)	Jun. 04, 2018$ / sharesshares	Apr. 05, 2018shares	Apr. 05, 2017shares	Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)vote$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)shares	Mar. 31, 2017shares	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 18, 2015voteshares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Conversion ratio of common stock					1							1
Forward purchase obligation | $				$ 192,372	$ 0			$ 93,500	$ 93,500,000
Dividends outstanding | $					$ 7,034,000	$ 3,530,000
Authorized amount to be repurchased | $							$ 100,000,000
Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)					34,510,793				30,604,405
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)						4,997,392,000
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares)					34,510,793				30,604,405
Common stock voting rights, number of votes per share | vote					1							1
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)					1,516,763	430,237
Authorized amount to be repurchased | $											$ 50,000,000
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 49.11				$ 46.77	$ 35.17
Shares repurchased and retired, value | $					$ 71,139,000	$ 15,139,000
Class A | Common stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares)					6,570	5,589
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares (in shares)					2,020,474,000
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares)					34,510,793	26,599,555			30,604,405	22,026,811
Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)					30,911,808				37,187,932
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares)					30,911,808				37,187,932
Common stock voting rights, number of votes per share | vote					10							10
Shares repurchased from single employee (in shares)				71,913
Class B | Common stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares)					30,911,808	39,291,756			37,187,932	50,883,299
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)					2,000,000	6,900,000
Shares repurchased and retired, value | $					$ 2,000	$ 7,000
ORIX USA Corporation | Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)					609,721
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares)					609,721
Shares repurchased from single employee (in shares)	697,000
ORIX USA Corporation | Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)					5,768,214
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares)					5,768,214
Outstanding common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)		2,000,000		6,900,000
Shares repurchased from single employee (in shares)			6,900,000
Investor | Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)					33,846,132							12,075,000
Director | Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)												9,524
Shares issued to non-employee directors (in shares)					6,570	5,589,000
HL Holders | Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued of common stock (in shares)					25,143,594
Number of common shares outstanding (in shares)					25,143,594

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Schedule of Loan Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Year ended March 31,
Remainder of 2019	$ 294
2,020	654
2,021	575
2,022	19,541
2,023	201
2024 and thereafter	10,684
Total	$ 31,949

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rent expense	$ 9,987	$ 7,159	$ 28,612	$ 21,308
Noncancelable Operating Lease Arrangements
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rent expense	9,987	$ 6,955	28,612	$ 20,717
January 2017 Acquisition | Other Liabilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	$ 0		$ 0		$ 4,085

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Annual Noncancelable Rental Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Year ended March 31,
Remainder of 2019	$ 6,463
2,020	23,888
2,021	25,388
2,022	23,152
2,023	18,136
2024 and thereafter	51,774
Total	$ 148,801

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFO_3

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Revenue and Assets by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 298,013	$ 258,937	$ 793,007	$ 718,611
Segment profit	79,819	72,265	219,605	201,818
Corporate expenses	235,754	204,452	634,445	563,927
Other (income) expenses, net	(672)	(632)	(3,285)	(2,338)
Income before provision for income taxes	62,931	55,117	161,847	157,022
Total assets	1,260,170		1,260,170		$ 1,418,841
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	661,111		661,111		649,104
Operating Segments | Corporate Finance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	183,965	129,003	462,893	398,822
Segment profit	62,388	33,903	146,287	129,689
Total assets	369,308		369,308		337,584
Operating Segments | Financial Restructuring
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	75,013	94,160	218,173	216,470
Segment profit	11,129	32,777	52,932	51,352
Total assets	168,536		168,536		185,486
Operating Segments | Financial Advisory Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	39,035	35,774	111,941	103,319
Segment profit	6,302	5,585	20,386	20,777
Total assets	123,267		123,267		126,034
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate expenses	17,560	17,780	61,043	47,134
Total assets	599,059		599,059		$ 769,737
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other (income) expenses, net	$ (672)	$ (632)	$ (3,285)	$ (2,338)

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFO_4

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Revenue and Assets by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 298,013	$ 258,937	$ 793,007	$ 718,611
Total assets	1,260,170		1,260,170		$ 1,418,841
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	228,825	228,816	643,111	638,839
Total assets	811,739		811,739		957,897
International
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	69,188	$ 30,121	149,896	$ 79,772
Total assets	$ 448,431		$ 448,431		$ 460,944

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)	Jan. 24, 2019$ / shares
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27