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Der Automotive Insights Podcast | Consolidation Movements in the Tire Market
Originally published by Automotive Insights Magazine on December 4, 2025. Manufacturers and wholesalers are pushing a wave of consolidation in the European tire sector, motivated by the non-cyclical market driven… Read More
Q3 2025 Lincoln Senior Debt Index™
Lincoln International is pleased to release the Q3 2025 Lincoln U.S. Senior Debt Index (LSDI). The Lincoln U.S. Senior Debt Index represents years of research and analysis of data and… Read More
Fortune | Private Credit Deals See a Rise in ‘Bad PIKs’ Showing ‘Cracks’ in the Market for Corporate Debt
Originally posted by Fortune on November 21, 2025. The broader private credit market is healthy, but there is an increased number of companies taking on new debt featuring “payments-in-kind,” or… Read More
An Overview of the Lincoln Senior Debt Index™
The Lincoln Senior Debt Index is a quarterly index that tracks the fair market value of 1,600 middle market, direct lending credit investments every quarter across approximately 175+ fund clients… Read More
In the Headlines: Lincoln’s Q3 2025 Indexes
Insights and data from Lincoln’s Q3 indexes from our Valuations & Opinions Group were recently featured in several publications. Bloomberg Private Companies Are Being Taken Over by Lenders at Brisk Pace… Read More
Q3 2025 European Lincoln Private Market Index™
Earnings Growth Continues to Drive European Lincoln PMI, But Increasing Covenant Defaults and PIK Use Show Signs of Pressure in Private Markets The European Lincoln Private Market Index (PMI) is… Read More
Q3 2025 European Lincoln Senior Debt Index™
Lincoln International is pleased to release the latest quarterly Lincoln European Senior Debt Index (ESDI ). The ESDI represents years of research and analysis of data and was developed by… Read More
Webinar | Q3 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook
On November 13th, 2025, professionals will discuss insights from Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group’s proprietary database, as well as recent financing terms observed by our Capital Advisory Group which will… Read More
Webinar | Q3 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q3 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2025 Private Market Webinar
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2025 Private Market Webinar. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2025 Private Market Webinar
On August 13th, 2025, our professionals discussed insights from Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group proprietary database which encompasses over 6,500 privately held portfolio company valuations and an incremental 2,500+ asset-backed… Read More
Private Funds CFO | Private Markets 2.0 Requires a 2.0 Approach to Firm Operations
Originally published by Private Funds CFO on November 11, 2025. The democratization of alternative investments is transforming private markets and ushering in a new era for the asset class: Private… Read More
Q3 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™
Lincoln’s PMI Exhibited Steady Growth in Q3 2025, Fueled by Positive Earnings The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of U.S.… Read More
The Lincoln Private Market Index Posted Another Quarter of Steady Growth in Q3
Private companies continued their positive EBITDA growth, but the pace is slowing and revealing widening cracks in private markets . Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, announced today… Read More
An Overview of the Lincoln Private Market Index™
The Lincoln Private Market Index (f/k/a Lincoln Middle Market Index), is the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of U.S. privately held companies—primarily those owned by private… Read More
Lincoln International adds Rodney Lacey as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Rodney Lacey has joined its Global Valuations & Opinions Group as a Managing Director based in Dallas.… Read More
Rodney Lacey
As a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group, Rodney leverages more than 25 years of experience to help private capital clients accurately determine the fair value of their… Read More
Dividend Recapitalization Activity Remains Robust
Driven by an availability of capital and a desire to return capital to their investors, private equity sponsors continue to pursue alternative exit strategies, including dividend recapitalizations. Despite persistently higher… Read More
Key Takeaways from Lincoln’s Private Capital Event
In October 2025, Lincoln International proudly commemorated the launch of its Middle East office in Dubai. Firm leaders partnered with the International Valuation Standards Council to host an exclusive Private… Read More
How Sellers are Narrowing the Gap with Buyers in M&A Post-Close Working Capital Adjustments
Working capital adjustments to the purchase price are a routine but consequential feature of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. These adjustments have historically favored buyers, resulting in a reduced purchase… Read More
Bloomberg | Private Credit Begins Sacrificing Secrecy to Draw in Retail Cash
Originally posted by Bloomberg on October 23, 2025. The private credit industry is undergoing a transparency revolution. As firms compete for retail investor dollars, they’re moving away from quarterly valuations… Read More
Fortune | Wall Street Might Be Panicking Over Private Credit, but Insiders Can’t See What All the Fuss Is About
Originally posted by Fortune on October 20, 2025. Brian Garfield, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group, provided insight on the private credit market, emphasizing the critical distinction between BSL facilities… Read More
Aimir Shytaj
Aimir provides independent valuations for financial reporting purposes, delivering tailored financial analyses that go beyond the numbers, giving clients the clarity they need in today’s dynamic markets. He leverages more… Read More
Financial News London | Lincoln International CEO Still Open to M&A as It Digests Biggest Acquisition Yet
Originally published by Financial News on September 29, 2024. Following Lincoln International’s announcement of the strategic acquisition of premier advisory firm MarshBerry, Financial News London highlighted Lincoln’s continued openness to… Read More
Bill Schicke
As a senior member of Lincoln’s team, Bill provides valuations services to private credit and private equity leadership teams. He leverages nearly a decade of experience to valuate illiquid securities… Read More