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Material Handling Automation: Investment Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond
Catalyzed by substantial e-commerce growth and more and larger fulfillment and distribution centers being built around the globe, 2021 brought increased investor interest in the material handling automation sector. A… Read More
Webinar | Software and the Rise of ARR-based Financings
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Lincoln International hosted experts from the firm’s U.S. and European Capital Advisory, Valuations and M&A Groups for a webinar to discuss the latest trends in… Read More
M&A Trends in Japan: Q&A with Director Kenji Uemura
Lincoln International recently welcomed Kenji Uemura, a Tokyo-based Director, to the firm. With unique experience heading the India-Japan mergers and acquisitions (M&A) business in Mumbai and his extensive work in… Read More
European Lending Markets: Navigating Debt Financing in Uncertain Times
As geopolitical tensions evolve, global inflation rises and companies cope with worldwide supply issues, many businesses are assessing their strategies for accessing debt financing in today’s market. In a recent… Read More
Five Ways ESG Will Alter PE-Backed Dealmaking in the Next Five Years
Under the pressure of the global pandemic, the push from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism crystalized. Company scrutiny came not only from traditional institutional investors like insurers, pensions and endowments —… Read More
Business Leaders Adjust Investment Strategy in Light of CO2 Emissions Standards
As governments and company stakeholders continue to increase their focus on reducing emissions, the shift from fossil fuels to green energy is shaking up almost every sector—resulting in energy efficiency… Read More
Q&A with Lincoln’s Financial Institutions Group Leaders
Lincoln International recently announced the addition of three new Managing Directors, Jay Bliley in New York and Antoine Dupont-Madinier and Max Cornu-Thenard in London, to strengthen and expand the firm’s… Read More
Private Equity Pursues Investments in Engineering and Manufacturing Software Sector
Engineering, simulation and manufacturing software is in high demand as companies across industries shift toward digitizing processes. From the early stages of product design and simulation to manufacturing and usage… Read More
Private Funds Advisory: Partners in Exploring Possibility
As private equity general partners evolve their strategy and develop new, bespoke structures to secure a return in today’s market, Lincoln International has brought on industry leaders Steve Carre and… Read More
Citywire | Europe’s Private Debt Managers Embrace ESG-Linked Loans
Originally published by Citywire on March 16, 2022. A recent feature in Citywire features Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, to discuss the ESG market and… Read More
Five Macro Trends Driving Growth in Global Branded Pet Food
Pet ownership has surged in recent years as pets have become valued members of household families, yielding benefits such as companionship, improved mental health and others. Continued increased pet ownership,… Read More
GoingPublic | Germany’s M&A Outlook
Originally published by goingpublic on March 10, 2022. Dr. Michael Drill, CEO Germany at Lincoln International, shares insights on current situation of the country’s M&A activity amidst the global economic… Read More
Long-Term Trends Underpinning Utility Services M&A
Investor interest in utility services will remain high given the numerous attractive tailwinds that underpin the sector’s resiliency and growth potential. For telecom, power, gas and water/wastewater, regulatory and public… Read More
The Corner Series Podcast | Investor Interest: What’s Happening in Home Healthcare?
Barry Freeman, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, joins Geoff Cockrell, host of the The Corner Series podcast, to discuss trends and investing opportunities in home health, hospice and palliative… Read More
Growing Local & Global Private Equity Interest in French Technology
The technology ecosystem in France is booming. In 2021 alone, French startups raised more than €10 billion in venture capital financing, a 2x increase over 2020. To date, the number… Read More
Debtwire | ARR-based Financing Uptake Challenges Lenders’ Cashflow Orthodoxy – Mid-Market Chatter
Originally published by Debtwire on March 3, 2022. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Debt Advisory Group, discusses how last few years have seen increased prevalence in ARR-based lending across… Read More
Request Form: SEC Proposes New Fund Rule
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s perspective on the proposed SEC new fund rule. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will contact qualified requestors… Read More
Private Debt Investor | Loan Note: Discipline Holds Amid Deal Boom
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on February 24, 2022. Richard Olson, Managing Director at Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group shares that oversupply of capital in private equity and private… Read More
M&A Activity Remains Strong for Companies Supporting Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits
Employer-sponsored, self-funded medical plans have grown in popularity since the implementation of ERISA in the 1970s and now cover nearly two-thirds of all employees and one-third of all Americans. Medical… Read More
While Automotive Supply Chain Headaches Drag On, Buyers & Sellers Prepare for a Busy Year of Dealmaking in 2022
Automakers and suppliers were forced to cope with unique supply chain challenges in 2021, driving significant disruption to production and resulting in levels of inventory at unseen historic lows. These… Read More
Data Center Download: Accelerating Growth, Record Interest in the Space and Transformational Opportunities
Our world has become more reliant than ever on data. As technological innovation stretches from the smartphones in our pockets to wearables, self-driving cars, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0… Read More
Private Equity International | Lincoln International Aims for New Segment in Private Fund Advisory
Originally published by Private Equity International on February 9, 2022. A recent feature in Private Equity International highlights Lincoln’s newest service, Private Funds Advisory. Click here to view the full article.
Scrip | What Does 2022 Hold For Biopharma?
Originally published by SCRIP on February 8 , 2022. James West, Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group shares that there has been increased private equity firm’s interest in the Biopharma space and… Read More
Scale your Career: What Makes a Good Investment Banker Great?
For new analysts and associates, communication, collaboration and coordination are essential components of a successful investment banking career. Individuals who can communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across title levels… Read More
Bloomberg | Private-Credit Risk Builds as Leverage Levels Scale New Highs
Originally published by Bloomberg on February 8, 2022. Ron Kahn, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group shares with Bloomberg notable private credit market trends from the Q4 2021… Read More