Trends in Long-Haul Waste Transportation & Logistics

The hidden value and high potential of long-haul waste transportation & logistics is fueling capital investment and creating highly acquisitive platforms. Lincoln International’s experts partnered with Grant Thornton Stax to… 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

Chemicals Quarterly Review Q3 2025

The third quarter of 2025 included continued macroeconomic uncertainty, driven by fluctuating U.S. tariff pronouncements and legal challenges to the authority of the current administration to issue them.

November 2025 Vehicle Aftermarket Intelligence Report

Lincoln International’s automotive aftermarket team is optimistic for the sector’s momentum heading into 2026, especially following another successful SEMA / AAPEX show. Investors are demonstrating strong interest in automotive services,… Read More

Food & Beverage Market Update Q3 2025

Lincoln International is pleased to release its Q3 2025 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review. Looking back at the third quarter, the general sentiment is that middle market mergers and acquisitions… Read More

Sports Technology Industry Report Q3 2025

The sports technology market is expanding at an exceptional pace, driven by breakthroughs in digitalization, immersive fan experiences and performance-enhancing tools.

Transportation & Logistics Market Update Q3 2025

Global trade and logistics continue to be shaped by short-term geopolitical shocks, shifting tariff landscapes and ongoing adjustments in global production footprints.

EMS Quarterly Review Q3 2025

In Q3 2025, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector showed that the normalization that began in 2024 has largely given way to an execution-focused environment. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity… 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

Professional & Human Capital Services Market Update Q3 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the sector grew by 4% Year-over-Year (YoY) in the third quarter, in contrast to a decrease of 20% in overall M&A transactions.

Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q3 2025

Q3 2025 has maintained the cautious-but-strategic tone in the consumer health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape but with signs of selective acceleration and evolving dynamics.

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

Online Retail Market Update Q3 2025

The online retail sector continued its gradual recovery through Q3 2025, supported by a steady improvement in consumer activity and disciplined margin management.

Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the fashion and apparel mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market showed early signs of recovery but remained tempered by persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. Although overall global… Read More

Packaging Quarterly Review Q3 2025

In 2025, the packaging industry entered a new era, shifting the responsibility for sustainable and ethical choices from brands and consumers (e.g., choice of packaging for products, collection of waste,… Read More

Facilities Services Market Update Q3 2025

Q3 2025 marks an increase in overall deal activity compared to Q2 2025. According to S&P Global, approximately ~8,000 deals closed globally in Q3 2025, up ~3% from Q2 with… Read More

Q2 2025 European Lincoln Senior Debt Index™

Lincoln International is pleased to release the latest quarterly European Lincoln Senior Debt Index (ESDI). The ESDI represents years of research and analysis of data and was developed by professionals… Read More

Q2 2025 European Lincoln Private Market Index™

The European Lincoln PMI achieved slow-but-improved growth in Q2 2025 as earnings remained the key growth driver The European Lincoln Private Market Index (PMI) is the only index which tracks… Read More

Q3 2025 Consumer Subscription Software Market Report

Online Retail Market Update Q2 2025

The online retail sector is undergoing a margin-led recovery, with EBITDA margins improving in Q2 despite softer revenue growth across both public and private companies.

Q2 2025 Lincoln Senior Debt Index™

Lincoln International is pleased to release the Q2 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

August 2025 Vehicle Aftermarket Intelligence Report

Despite challenges to the broader trucking industry, including tariff uncertainty, depressed freight rates and record levels of overcapacity, demand for aftermarket repair products and services has persisted with growth underpinned… Read More

Food & Beverage Market Update Q2 2025

Lincoln International is pleased to release its Q2 2025 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review. As we reflect on the second quarter, early signs of renewed optimism emerged in the mergers… Read More

Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q2 2025

Q2 2025 has seen the consumer health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape continue its cautious but strategic trajectory, shaped heavily by the reciprocal tariff policy introduced by the U.S. administration… Read More