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Webinar | The Latest Trends in Global Financings
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Lincoln International’s global Capital Advisory Group hosted a webinar to discuss market insights from the 20+ financing transactions Lincoln has completed to date in 2021.… Read More
Webinar | Supply Chain Challenges in the Automotive Industry: Insights from the ACG Detroit
On May 26, 2021, Sa Li (Lisa), Vice President at Lincoln International, joined supply chain professionals in ACG Detroit’s virtual panel to share perspectives on challenges faced by the automotive… Read More
The Economist | How to Be the Next Tesla
Originally published by The Economist on June 5, 2021. The Economist published a recent article featuring Managing Director Patrick von Herz describing the current automotive market as a “global feeding… Read More
Differentiated Pet Food Brands Fetch High Multiples: Guidance for Sector Entrepreneurs
For investors, the recession resilient nature of the pet sector and its strong performance through multiple economic cycles has long been notable. Most recently, the pandemic solidified the sector’s resilience… Read More
Cross-Border Deals: The Right Prescription for Animal Health
As the humanization of pets continues and pet lifespans grow longer, investment opportunities in animal health abound. While most animal health companies will first look for growth within their own… Read More
Private Equity International | Buy High, Sell Higher: The Mid-Market Rolls On
Originally published by Private Equity International on June 1, 2021. Rob Brown, Managing Director and CEO North America, was featured in Private Equity International to discuss the outlook on middle… Read More
Pandemic Solidifies Investor Interest in Safety Products Businesses
From face masks to upgraded air filtration systems, employers implemented processes and protocols to keep employees safe throughout COVID-19. While demand for safety products skyrocketed during the peak of the… Read More
Dividend Recap Activity Reaches All-Time High
What drives this activity and what risks do boards face? As the initial economic fallout from COVID-19 dissipated towards the end of 2020, the drought of dividend recaps in 1H20… Read More
Fleet, Field and Asset Management Software: Convergence Creates Investment Opportunities
Maintaining equipment, vehicles and other assets while also optimizing performance of employees and the work they do is a daunting task for any organization. To address this challenge, both large… Read More
The Pharmaceutical Journal | Is Amazon Really a Threat to the UK Pharmacy Market?
Matthew Lee, Managing Director at Lincoln International joins the Pharmaceutical Journal deputy news editor, Carolyn Wickware, in a recent episode of The PJ Pod to share his thoughts on the… Read More
Whitepaper: 2021 Outlook for Value-Based Care and the Self-Insured Employer Marketplace
Numerous efforts to transition the U.S. healthcare system to a value-based care construct have been attempted during the past couple decades, including top-down initiatives such as accountable care organizations, with… Read More
Private Debt Investor | Lone Note: State Support Delays Corporate Bankruptcy; Businesses Creep Closer to Covenant Breach
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on May 11, 2021. Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discusses findings from the most recent European private company valuation insights,… Read More
AltAssets | PE-backed European Consumer Companies Close to Breaching Debt Covenants
Originally published by AltAssets on May 7, 2021. Consumer companies’ average EBITDA leverage levels from January to March were at 6.7x, with just 4% headroom available before breaching lenders’ covenants,… Read More
Animal Health in the UK: Insights from the LaingBuisson Investing in Healthcare Conference
Pet ownership in the UK increased during the pandemic as animals provided comfort and companionship that individuals lacked during lockdown. Matthew Lee, Managing Director at Lincoln International, joined other industry… Read More
Bloomberg Radio | Perfect Storm Creates Strong Deal Volume
Originally aired by Bloomberg Radio on May 7, 2021. Rob Brown, Lincoln International Managing Director and CEO North America, discusses the landscape and outlook for M&A markets and the future… Read More
Capital Requirements Drive Seismic Shifts in Auto Competitive Landscape
From the boardrooms of auto original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers around the globe, the geographic landscape of the automotive industry is being continuously reshaped. Archnemeses are forming unlikely alliances.… Read More
Q&A with Lincoln TMT Managing Director Don More: Hacking Cybersecurity Investment
Lincoln International recently welcomed Don More as Managing Director focused on Cybersecurity on the Technology, Media & Telecom team. Don brings to Lincoln 20+ years of deal experience in cybersecurity,… Read More
Webinar | Spring 2021 European Insights: Key Takeaways from our Capital Advisory, M&A, and Valuations & Opinions Groups
With one quarter of 2021 under our belts, Lincoln’s capital advisory, M&A and valuation & opinions professionals convened in a recent webinar to discuss current trends and their outlook for… Read More
Doing Well While Doing Good: Profiting from Non-Profit Tech
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) are increasingly adopting new technology solutions as they aim to provide efficient services, spawn innovation and attract the donations that are critical to their existence. The NPO… Read More
CFO Dive | Despite Gains in Hard-Hit Sectors, Be Realistic on Valuations
Originally published by CFO Dive on April 14, 2021. The outlook across sectors is better than expected, but forecasts must be achievable. When the pandemic began, CFOs tended to be… Read More
Webinar | Software Financings and the Rise of the Non-Bank Lending Market
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Lincoln International hosted a webinar to discuss the latest trends in software financings. With a shift in the market towards non-bank lenders, software businesses that… Read More
As the British Palate Diversifies, Investors Capitalize on South Asian Food Supplier Sector
While the UK’s grocery market has experienced little growth in recent years, the authentic South Asian cuisine market—offerings that incorporate ingredients, spices and food staples from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh—has… Read More
Driving the Deal Podcast | Analyzing Shifts in Healthcare Private Equity Trends
Barry Freeman, Managing Director and Co-head of Healthcare at Lincoln International joins McDermott Partner Krist Werling in a recent episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series to speak… Read More
Navigating the SPAC Explosion: Target Company Considerations When Contemplating a Sale to a SPAC
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the slowdown in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) was widespread. But as deal activity reemerged, one structure saw a resurgence beyond all expectations: special purpose acquisition… Read More
For Western Brands, When Chinese Consumers Buy, Chinese Investment Follows
When Solid Gold, a U.S.-headquartered pet food brand, began selling its gut-healthy pet food through e-commerce giants JD.com and Tmall.com in China, little did they know that they may have… Read More