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Why We Like It Podcast | Fire and Security Gold Rush: Inside One of the Fastest-Consolidating Sectors in the Lower-Middle Market
Lincoln International shares insights into the fire and life safety sector, including consolidation trends and a broader outlook.
UK Master Trusts: Scale, Regulation and Consolidation
Lincoln International’s experts share insights into the UK master trust landscape and the key trends to watch in coming quarters.
DEBT SERIOUS | How Lenders Value Private Credit Loans
Lincoln International’s expert shares insights into how private credit loans are valued and what the numbers can tell us.
Scaling Law: A Leadership Roundtable
Lincoln International’s experts unpack the key themes shaping the market for the UK’s fast-scaling law firms in 2026 and beyond.
Webinar | Q1 2026 European Private Market Insights
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q1 2026 European Private Market Insights. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will contact qualified requestors… Read More
Post-Close M&A Disputes in 2026: Survey Insights on Net Working Capital Adjustments, RWI Claims and Resolution Outcomes
Lincoln International’s disputes team analyzes 500+ survey responses to understand the current landscape of post-close M&A disputes, including NWC adjustments and financial- or accounting-related RWI claims.
CNBC | Lincoln International CEO on Firm’s Edge over Bigger Banks
Originally aired by CNBC on May 20, 2026. Lincoln International’s initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange was one of the largest investment bank listings in decades.… Read More
Webinar | Market Insights: A Survey on M&A Disputes
On May 20, 2026, Lincoln International hosted its webinar, “Market Insights: A Survey on M&A Disputes.” During the session, Charles Blank and Tom Cassidy discussed survey-based insights and market observations… Read More
Börsen-Zeitung | Technical Building Equipment Industry on the Rise
Originally published by Die Börsen-Zeitung on May 15, 2026. Technical building equipment is increasingly crucial for sustainable and strategic initiatives in the real estate sector. The decarbonization of Europe’s building… Read More
TUTTOFOOD Milan 2026: Innovation, International Expansion and Operational Excellence Drive Italian Food
In May 2026, Lincoln International’s Consumer Group attended TUTTOFOOD Milan, one of Europe’s leading food and beverage trade fairs and a key gathering point for global food producers, retailers, distributors,… Read More
Lincoln International’s 2026 Private Market Dinner
On May 7, 2026, Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group hosted its annual Private Market Dinner. The evening brought together leading decision-makers from across the private capital markets for a… Read More
Global Market Disruptions & Valuation Considerations – MEVCA Webinar Takeaways
Global markets have faced multiple crises in recent periods. Trade policy uncertainty has been followed by software market volatility driven by AI disruption, resulting in significant turmoil across regions. This… Read More
The Renaissance of Healthcare Logistics
Healthcare logistics at an inflection point Healthcare represents ~10% of global GDP, with spending growing at 5%+ annually in many markets.1 It has long attracted investment due to its structural… Read More
9fin | It’s 50/50 as Private Credit Funds and Banks Ignore the Headlines and Carry on Printing
Originally published by 9fin on May 8, 2026. Despite recent volatility in the macro environment, Europe’s transactions markets appear open for business. 9fin reports that sponsors, banks and private credit… Read More
Pharma Services Deep Dive: From Post-Pandemic Reset to the Next Cycle
Introduction: Experiencing a Primarily Cyclical Shift, not a Structural One Over the past several years, the clinical trial services market has experienced one of the most pronounced demand cycles in… 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
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2026 Private Market Webinar
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2026 Private Market Webinar. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Alt Goes Mainstream | The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private Markets
Originally published by Alt Goes Mainstream on April 30, 2026. Numbers don’t lie, but portfolio company valuations can straddle the line between a science and an artform. Brian Garfield, Managing… Read More
FIBO 2026: Sports Nutrition Expands Beyond Performance into Everyday Health
FIBO 2026 highlighted the continued expansion of sports nutrition beyond its traditional performance roots. What was once a category centered on muscle building and athletic output is increasingly positioned around… Read More
The Rise of Private Label – Volatility Accelerates Growth Across All Segments
After the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of the Ukraine war, consumer sentiment started to gradually improve worldwide through the start of 2026, driven by decreased energy prices, moderate inflation… Read More
Office of the CFO Software in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is not simply another product cycle in enterprise software; it represents a structural shift that is already being reflected in capital markets. Over the past 12-18 months, software… Read More
Specialty B2B Ingredients: Critical Partner to the Foodservice Industry
Specialty B2B ingredients remain one of the most attractive subsectors within the broader food and beverage ecosystem. Investors are drawn to the strong underlying fundamentals of these businesses, including formula… Read More
Strategic Partnerships Ensure Long-Term Viability in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
Originally published by KKA (Kälte Klima Aktuell) on April 8, 2026. Across all sectors, there are several thousand small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany. For some time now, a… Read More
Transaction Takeaways: Lessons in Water, Filtration and Flow Control
In the current mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, water, filtration and flow control companies continue to attract outsized buyer interest from both financial sponsors and strategic acquirers. This high degree… Read More
PitchBook | PE Bet Big on Financial Advisors. AI is Making It Nervous
Originally published by PitchBook on March 6, 2026. After a record year of investments in 2025, private equity sponsors in the financial services sector are apprehensive of how AI is… Read More