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Transport Topics | Iran Conflict Turns Fuel into Freight Market’s Wild Card
Originally published by Transport Topics on April 3, 2026. Rising fuel prices in Q1 2026 created new implications for the freight market, and in particular, for supply chains. Ryan McDermott,… Read More
Navigating Carve-Outs in Japan’s Growing PE Market
In 2025, Japan established its position as one of Asia’s most resilient transaction markets after private equity and venture capital deal value neared $30 billion for the year. The total… Read More
Pensions & Investments | Private Credit Accelerates Valuation Frequency Amid Transparency Scrutiny
Originally published by Pensions & Investments on April 1, 2026. Tighter liquidity and slower exits are two factors pushing the private capital markets into a tougher phase, making a faster… Read More
Global Pet Expo 2026: Positivity to Drive an M&A Increase
In March 2026, Charles Walder and Will Collins of Lincoln International’s Consumer Group attended the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, one of the largest gatherings of companies that operate… Read More
Middle East Growth Trajectory—Governance, Global Standards and Valuation Best Practices
Featured in IVSC. Srividya Gopal, Managing Director and leader of Lincoln’s Middle East practice, recently shared her perspective on the rapid growth and evolution of private capital in the Middle East… Read More
S&P Global | Software Debt Sell-off Signals Cyclical Turn for Private Equity and Credit
Originally published by S&P Global on March 24, 2026. Some buyers and lenders are facing losses as the post-pandemic software boom has fallen into a cyclical downturn. Rising interest rates… Read More
Real Deals | European Sponsors Eye Indian Buyers for Healthcare Assets
Originally published by Real Deals on March 23, 2026. India’s public and private healthcare sector is an increasingly common buyer of European private equity-backed healthcare assets, driving soaring valuation multiples.… Read More
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