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Bloomberg TV | Don’t See A “Credit Crunch” – Lincoln International CEO
Originally aired on Bloomberg on March 10, 2026 Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, recently spoke with Bloomberg TV to discuss what the data is actually saying about private credit. … Read More
Webinar | Closing the Gap: Net Working Capital M&A Disputes Topics and Trends
On March 18th, 2026, Lincoln International hosted its inaugural disputes webinar: “Closing the Gap: Net Working Capital M&A Disputes Topics and Trends.” This session is the first opportunity to join… Read More
Expo West 2026: Protein, Function and Simplicity Drive the Show
In early March, 11 members of Lincoln International’s food and beverage team made the annual trip to Expo West in Anaheim, California. Attendance in 2026 surged to ~80,000 attendees (up… Read More
VMS and Sports & Active Nutrition Industry Report
From the fast-growing performance nutrition segment to the expanding protein category, a host of trends and macro factors are shaping the vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS) and sports & active nutrition sectors.
Barron’s | A New Sign of Stress in the Shaky Private Credit Market
Originally published by Barron’s on March 12, 2026. The number of private credit loans with payment-in-kind (PIK) interest has risen steadily in the last few years, a sign of market… Read More
The Growing Demand for Functional Pet Treats
The global pet industry continues to undergo a significant transformation as the traditional boundaries between food, treats and supplements blur. Once seen as simple rewards or indulgences, dog and cat… Read More
Spotlight on Battery Storage
The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and the battery energy storage system (BESS) sector is emerging as a cornerstone of this transition. In this series, Lincoln International… Read More
Private Market Volatility – What are the Implications?
Release date March 9, 2026 Recent volatility across software markets, accelerating AI disruption concerns and geopolitical-driven energy price increases are materially influencing valuation and credit dynamics. Lincoln International’s Valuations &… Read More
In the Headlines: Lincoln’s Q4 2025 Indexes
Insights and data from Lincoln’s Q4 indexes from our Valuations & Opinions Group were recently featured in several publications. The Wall Street Journal Private Equity Daily: Investors Back Talkiatry With $210 Million… Read More
Data-Driven Value in EMS M&A
No matter the sector or situation, data is often the most important asset in a seller’s toolkit. Still, money is being left on the table and transactions are being put… Read More
AI in Transport & Logistics: Execution, Neither Hype nor Fear
News and market moves on Feb. 12, 2026 underscored both how AI is already reshaping transport and logistics and how easily investors can overreact to a hint of disruption. Micro-cap… Read More
Working Capital Adjustments and Tips to Mitigate M&A Disputes
This article walks through each stage of the post-close net working capital purchase price adjustment process in M&A transactions and highlights practical considerations to help buyers and sellers mitigate dispute… Read More
Webinar | Q4 2025 European Private Market Insights
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q4 2025 European Private Market Insights. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will contact qualified requestors… Read More
WSJ | New Benchmarks Aim to Pierce Opaque Private Credit Market
Originally published by The Wall Street Journal on February 24, 2026. Lincoln International’s proprietary indexes have helped bring greater transparency and consistency to private credit benchmarking for nearly a decade.… Read More
trans.info | High-Quality Transactions Will Shape Transport and Logistics M&A in 2026
Originally published by trans.info on February 20, 2026. The correction phase is over, but rather than a deal boom, discipline and selectivity are shaping the transport and logistics mergers and… Read More
Fortune | In the $3 Trillion Private Credit Market, the ‘Shadow Default’ Rate is Increasing as More Money Chases Lower-Quality Deals
Originally Published by Fortune on February 22, 2026. While the total value of companies in the private credit market has risen over the past year, debt quality and EBITDA growth… Read More
AI as a Structural Inflection Point for Tech Services Firms: Implications for CEOs, Private Equity Investors and M&A Processes
Valuations of many listed Tech Services and Software companies have come under pressure, driven by uncertainty around AI’s structural impact on delivery models, pricing power and long-term margin resilience. Harald… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2026 Private Market Webinar
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2026 Private Market Webinar. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
VerkehrsRundschau | German Cold Chain Logistics, in Focus
Originally published by VerkehrsRundschau on February 4, 2026. International sponsors and strategic acquirers are increasingly interested in Germany’s refrigerated and frozen food logistics sector, mirroring global growth trends. Recent transactions… Read More
WealthBriefing | NatWest Scales Up Wealth Ambitions
Originally published by WealthBriefing on February 10, 2026. The NatWest Group’s recent acquisition of Evelyn Partners, valued at $3.69 billion enterprise value, underscores the importance of wealth management to the… Read More
WSJ | Brookfield Sees More Opportunity Than Threat in AI
Originally published by The Wall Street Journal on February 5, 2026. Despite a multi-day selloff of technology stocks in the public markets, private capital market data shows strong growth and… Read More
Handelszeitung | Mergers & Acquisitions in Times of Political and Technological Uncertainty
Originally published by The Handelszeitung on January 29, 2026. After years of sluggish growth following the COVID-19 pandemic, Swiss dealmakers have almost gotten used to the continued cadence of major… Read More
Food & Beverage
Overview Lincoln International is a leading advisor to food and beverage businesses, providing strategic guidance on mergers, acquisitions and capital raises. With more than 100 successful transactions completed in recent… Read More
Debtwire | Distressed Companies Brace for Tougher Talks as Investors Harden Bargaining Posture
Originally published by Debtwire on January 29, 2026. Following contentious liability management exercises and bankruptcies in 2025, creditors negotiating restructuring deals are taking a firmer line with distressed companies on… Read More
Mergermarket | TMT Dealmakers Enter 2026 with AI Momentum
Originally published by Mergermarket on January 22, 2026. Dealmakers across the technology sector entered 2026 with optimism, buoyed by a strong end to 2025. Deal volume rose throughout the year,… Read More