Perspectives

Cracking the Code: Innovation in Marketing Technology Sector Provides Opportunity for Private Equity Investors

Webinar | Digital Strategy: The Next Tool in UK Building Products Distribution

On November 5, the UK entered a new lockdown. Effective until December 2, pubs, restaurants, non-essential shops, and entertainment venues are closed—and there are steep fines for those that do… Read More

Bloomberg | Private Equity Cash Boosts Fortunes of America’s Mid-Sized Firms

Lincoln International’s Ron Kahn of the firm’s Valuations and Opinions Group speaks with Bloomberg about Lincoln’s Q3 2020 Middle Market Index and trends in middle market private equity investments. View… Read More

The Wall Street Journal | Mid-Market Private-Equity Valuations Regained Ground in Third Quarter

Lincoln International’s Ron Kahn of the firm’s Valuations and Opinions Group speaks with The Wall Street Journal about trends in middle market private equity valuations in Q3 2020. View original… Read More

Event | Lincoln Shares Insights about “Quality vs. Mediocrity” in Education

  One area where the two panelists represented arguably “middle-of-the-road” philosophies for their respective parties and agreed that the discussion around Pre-K-12 schools and the education of our children should… Read More

Event | Lincoln Shares Insights about “Rebuilding vs. Reopening”

One point that the two panelists agreed upon is the opportunity for each party to use the second round of economic stimulus to further its vison for future economic growth.… Read More

Webinar | Autumn Valuations and Capital Advisory Insights

Lincoln International hosted a webinar on November 2, 2020, discussing proprietary insights sourced from private companies into Q3 valuations alongside forecasts for the quarter ahead. The global panel explored select… Read More

Webinar | Liquidity Solutions Academy

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Lincoln International’s Chris Gregory, Managing Director in the firm’s Valuations and Opinions Group and leader of its fairness and solvency opinion practice, joined Kirkland &… Read More

Add to Cart: Pandemic Accelerates Investment in Digital Commerce Technology

The Unpredictable Year: U.S. M&A Reflections and Projections

To epidemiologists, a global pandemic was not a matter of “if,” but “when.” But to the rest of the world, the events of 2020 have been full of surprises. Today,… Read More

Fragmented Product Lifecycle Management Technologies Present Investors with Opportunity to Consolidate Across the Digital Thread

Q&A with Lincoln’s Newest Healthcare Managing Directors: Unpacking Market Dynamics & Deal-making for the Months Ahead

In summer 2020, Lincoln International welcomed three healthcare Managing Directors – Dirk-Oliver Löffler, in Germany, Roddy O’Neill, in New York, and Emily Wildes, in Chicago. Their arrival complements a global… Read More

European Deal Making in 2020: Insights on Selling, Buying and Opportunities for Investors

Businesses across Europe are facing challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic every day. Despite the challenges, there have been several bright spots—presenting opportunities for private equity and corporate investors. Lincoln… Read More

As the Auto Industry Navigates the Pandemic, How Quickly will M&A Rev Up?

The automotive industry is once again showing its resilience as it navigates the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Second quarter earnings from the publicly traded automotive supplier set were generally… Read More

Webinar | Investing in Europe: Q&A on Executing and Financing Deals Post-Pandemic – Part I

Lincoln International hosted a virtual panel on October 22, 2020 to discuss considerations and opportunities for investors and businesses alike in the new deal landscape. Professionals from the firm’s European… Read More

Times of Entrepreneurship | Taking the Fight Outside

Mark Jones-Pritchard, Lincoln International  Director, discusses with the Times of Entrepreneurship how trends and investments in the outdoor recreation sector have been positively impacted by the COVID19 pandemic and the… Read More

Bloomberg Radio | Tax Change Fears Put Gas On Hot M&A Market

Rob Brown, Lincoln International Managing Director and CEO North America, discusses the state of M&A, how deals are getting done during COVID-19 and the potential future of dealmaking with Bloomberg… Read More

Capital Sources beyond Consumer Spending: Key Considerations for Retail to Thrive in a Challenged Environment

RETAIL TO CONTINUE TO BE IMPACTED IN A POST-COVID WORLD In several earlier COVID-19 articles, we addressed a number of topics including how retailers could address COVID-19’s impact on consumer… Read More

In a Post-COVID Climate, Home is Where the Care Is

The 65-and-older population has ballooned by over a third (34.2% or 13,787,044) during the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. With a growing pool of older Americans, investors… Read More

Customer Data Platforms Drive Better Customer Acquisition, Engagement and Retention

The 2020 Back-to-School Conundrum for Education Investors

After six months, we feel confident in saying that 2020 will go down as one of the most unique years in the history of education investing. COVID-19 has impacted every… Read More

The Next Course for UK Chain Restaurants

During the month of August, Britons were encouraged to dine out through the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday participating restaurants offered a 50 percent… Read More

Secondaries Investor | Lincoln International Discusses Demand for New Funds

Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discusses with Secondaries Investor the factors that determine the value of an unfunded stake amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. View… Read More

From Handbags to Athleisure, European Private Equity Investors Splurge on Luxury

Twenty years ago, Net-a-Porter (now YNAP following merger with Italy’s Yoox) started selling high-end fashion online. While its entrance to the luxury goods market was met with reluctance, it paved… Read More

S&P Global Market Intelligence | COVID-Era Private Credit Trends

A rash of covenant violations due to government-mandated shutdowns has forced lenders to reevaluate portfolio companies and rewrite covenants. As a result, new trends have taken shape in private credit… Read More