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New York
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New York
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Real Deals | Adapting to the Dealmaking Drought
Originally posted by Real Deals on September 26, 2023. 2023 has seen slower deal activity across Europe and many are hopeful that the market will pick up in the near… Read More
Real Deals | Yield of Dreams
Originally posted by Real Deals on August 29, 2023. Private debt is growing quickly despite rising interest rates. Recent Preqin data indicated that $33.7 billion was raised in Europe in… Read More
HealthInvestor | CMA Launches Review of Vet Sector
Originally posted by HealthInvestor on September 7, 2023. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun reviewing UK veterinary services to uncover how well the market is working for pet… Read More
Dividend Recapitalization Activity Shows Signs of Renewed Life
The dividend recapitalization market slowed down in 2nd half of 2022 as companies digested rising interest rates. However, in recent months, there has been an uptick in volume as borrowers… Read More
Conceiving Success: Growth and Consolidation in IVF in APAC and the Middle East
In-vitro fertilization in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East is growing quickly due to several factors; the industry’s rapid growth offers an opportunity for investors to capitalize on momentum. In a… Read More
No Surprises Act Changes U.S. Healthcare System
The implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA)’s out-of-network (OON) billing restrictions, coupled with its disclosure and transparency requirements, has resulted in significant changes to healthcare financing and consumption across… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q3 2023 Private Market Webinar
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q3 2023 Private Market Webinar. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2023 Private Market Webinar
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2023 Private Market Webinar. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Investors Seek Protection in the Safety Workwear Market
The safety workwear industry is a highly resilient and very attractive market that covers all personal protective equipment from head to toe, including helmets, goggles, gloves, shoes, protective clothing and… Read More
LevFin Insights | EMEA Insight: Floor but no Ceiling: European Direct Lenders Keen to Prepare Loan Agreements for Falling Interest Rates
Originally posted by LevFin Insights on August 7, 2023. As inflation is easing and many are predicting interest rates will decline in the near term, direct lenders are requesting 1-2%… Read More
Lincoln Private Market Index Gains Ground Amid Stable Private Company Growth
Although topline growth has slowed, private companies continue to achieve increased earnings The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of U.S.… Read More
Pitchbook | European Banks Claw Back Mid-market Share as Funds Chase Big Deals
Originally posted by Pitchbook on July 28, 2023. The private debt market has grown exponentially over the past few years. In the current economic environment with rising debt costs and… Read More
Prepping for an Active M&A Market
While macroeconomic conditions remain uncertain and the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market awaits more active days, management teams could develop a “playbook” of the specific strategic initiatives and actions that… Read More
Gaining Momentum: European M&A Outlook for H2 2023
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market will remain challenged throughout 2023 although dealmakers are learning to live with the uncertainty. In the last 12 months, private equity (PE) has been… Read More
Bloomberg TV and Radio | Lincoln International CEO Sees Improving Economic Outlook
Originally aired on Bloomberg on July 19, 2023. Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, discusses signs of a more positive dealmaking environment for the second half of the year. Watch… Read More
Webinar | Q2 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q2 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will contact… Read More
German Broadband Infrastructure Market Set for Further Consolidation
It is no longer a surprise that access to high-speed internet is a necessity for individuals, businesses and governments worldwide. In Germany, the federal government has recognized this and set… Read More
Riding the Sound Waves – Key Trends in the Audio Industry
The audio equipment industry, a sub-sector of the $263 billion global professional audio/visual (AV) market, is a large, diversified and resilient sector that is projected to grow significantly over coming… Read More
Cybersecurity: Zeroing in on Current and Future Trends
As we enter the second half of the year, the state of cybersecurity is coming into sharper focus following a tumultuous 2022. Here are Lincoln International’s key observations and predictions.… Read More
Webinar | Introduction to International Valuation Standards to Council
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DVZ | Logistics and Transport M&A is on the Up
Originally published by DVZ on June 20, 2023. View the original article (German). Read the article translated to English below: Against the backdrop of macroeconomic headwinds and the rapid normalization… Read More
Investor Appetite for Frozen Food Grows
In the U.S. and in Europe the frozen food market continues to grow. The overall mega themes of products that are high-quality, clean, convenient, fresh, long-lasting, less wasteful and flavorful… Read More
Real Deals | PE-backed Companies Performing ‘Robustly’ Compared to Public Companies
Originally posted by Real Deals on June 7, 2023. According to Lincoln International’s proprietary Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2023 data, European private companies are performing better than public companies… Read More
Leading Indicators Show Declining Ability to Service Debt
According to Lincoln International’s proprietary private market database, maintained by Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, highly leveraged, privately-held companies are feeling the pinch as rising interest rates begin to take… Read More
How Consumer Products & Services Companies Are Viewing M&A Outlook for 2023
In today’s dealmaking environment, uncertainty and caution reign supreme. Consumer confidence has seen declines as high inflation and recession fears dominate. At the same time, investors continue to look for… Read More