Investment Bank for the Consumer Industry

Our team brings passion, deep industry relationships and transaction expertise to deliver great outcomes for leading consumer companies.

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40+

consumer transactions in 2023

>35%

consumer M&A transactions with private equity acquirers in 2023

50%

of consumer sell-side M&A transactions with private equity clients in 2023

Changing Market Dynamics Drive Opportunity

Our team stays at the forefront of the latest trends in how consumers, live, think and shop across geographies, demographics and social strata. These insights, coupled with our experience in the private markets and extensive industry relationships, inform and enable our advice and solutions for our clients. We are a global investment bank,  inspired by the exciting changes in the consumer marketplace: the boom in ecommerce, the explosion in new, better-for-you food and beverage products, changing uses of retail spaces, the opportunities available through global sourcing expertise, and the importance of the consumer experience in dining and leisure activities.

Sector Focus

Consumer Products

Our professionals are skilled at highlighting the product, merchandizing, brand and distribution characteristics that drive top value for leading consumer product companies.

Consumer Services

The services sector is the fastest growing segment of the consumer economy. We understand the expertise required of service companies and how to position differentiated service offerings.

Fashion, Beauty & Apparel

High demand for accessible, on-trend fashion apparel and accessories, as well as beauty and personal care products, is driving significant investment opportunity across the sector.

Food & Beverage

Our expertise is essential to positioning food companies for maximum value. Trends in better-for-you foods, changing preferences and new distribution methods have created enormous opportunities for agile companies in the sector.

Retail & Restaurants

Our clients rely on our deep sector expertise and on-trend insights about consumer shopping and dining preferences. Our team has the unique ability to position winning platforms for excellent results.

Travel & Leisure

Growing discretionary income and the expanding global middle class are driving dramatic increases in travel and leisure spending. We assist clients in capitalizing on consumer behaviors and change in this sector.

Lincoln’s execution expertise, access to key decision makers, industry knowledge and process guidance proved invaluable throughout the sale process.
Ashish Rughwani
Partner, Dominus
Consumer

Perspectives & Publications

Thriving in Motion: Exploring the Latest Outdoor and Sports Industry Trends

As the dust settles from the pandemic-induced frenzy, the active outdoor and sports equipment industries now stand at a fascinating crossroads. What began as a surge in demand—a lifeline for… Read More

Beauty Industry Insights: A Compilation of Recent Press Recognitions

Coming off a slower 2023, beauty mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is expected to accelerate in 2024. Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, explores the state of the beauty… Read More

Food & Beverage Market Update Q4 2023

The 2023 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market was challenging with uncertainty driven by record-high inflation, Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and overall global unrest.

Supplements – A Bright Spot in the Pet Industry

As we embark on a new year, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the “bright spots” within the pet industry that present exciting prospects, particularly as the pet industry… Read More

American & European Consumer Group Heads

Meet our Senior Team with Consumer Expertise

David Houser

Managing Director

Chicago