Perspectives

Better Together: Critical Early Steps Towards JV and Partnership Success

Marc van Grondelle and Emma Blackley of Lincoln’s global Joint Ventures & Partnering practice unpack why JVs and partnerships are so often overlooked and how to execute them without mishap.… Read More about Better Together: Critical Early Steps Towards JV and Partnership Success

Restaurant Investors Are Expected to Remain Active in 2020

Buyers Are Sitting on Capital That Needs to be Deployed While middle market restaurant brands once aggressively pursued IPO’s as the liquidity event of choice, today private equity and family… Read More about Restaurant Investors Are Expected to Remain Active in 2020

Indian Chemical News | M&A & Partnerships Will Play a Key Role in Chemical Sector

Originally published by Indian Chemical News on February 27th, 2020 Preet Singh, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, discusses trends, upcoming opportunities and sub-sectors to watch in the chemicals industry.

Three Trends to Watch: 2020 Industrials M&A

Lincoln Remains at the Top of MergerMarket’s Global Industrials List Lincoln International’s Global Industrials Group retained its spot atop the league tables in 2019. Our leadership in the sector continues… Read More about Three Trends to Watch: 2020 Industrials M&A

2020 Outlook: Four Trends to Watch in the Tech Sector

2019 was a year of robust activity in the tech sector, and another record year for Lincoln International’s TMT team. Several notable Lincoln deals include the acquisition of Livermore Software… Read More about 2020 Outlook: Four Trends to Watch in the Tech Sector

Better Together: How JVs and Partnerships Should Contribute to Business Goals

Marc van Grondelle and Emma Blackley of Lincoln’s global Joint Ventures & Partnering practice unpack why JVs, partnerships and other forms of business collaboration are becoming more important, yet are… Read More about Better Together: How JVs and Partnerships Should Contribute to Business Goals

Crain’s Chicago Business Excerpt | 2019 Record Year for Dealmaking

Originally published by Crain’s Chicago Business on February 3, 2020 | Excerpt from interviews with four firms that operate mainly in the middle market Investment banks gain in 2019 Chicago’s… Read More about Crain’s Chicago Business Excerpt | 2019 Record Year for Dealmaking

Investors Take a Bite into the UK and European Dentistry Markets

Memories of nightmarish childhood trips to the dentist appear to be a thing of the past for investors as they rush to capitalise on the dentistry market in record numbers.… Read More about Investors Take a Bite into the UK and European Dentistry Markets

Financing Markets: A Look Into 2020

In 2019, middle market lending was characterized by heavy competition and favorable market conditions for borrowers. This environment has persisted for several years, with many lenders commenting they can’t see… Read More about Financing Markets: A Look Into 2020

The Next Generation of Cloud Infrastructure Expands New Areas for Emerging Vendors, Strategic Buyers and Institutional Investors

The US Department of Defense recently awarded a $10B technology contract for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure to Microsoft. This contract allows for modernization of our government’s technology as much… Read More about The Next Generation of Cloud Infrastructure Expands New Areas for Emerging Vendors, Strategic Buyers and Institutional Investors

Mergers & Acquisitions Excerpt | What’s Ahead for M&A in 2020? We Ask 8 Advisors

Originally published by Mergers & Acquisitions on December 27, 2019 | Excerpt from interviews with eight bankers and other advisors for their outlook on M&A in 2020 What’s ahead for… Read More about Mergers & Acquisitions Excerpt | What’s Ahead for M&A in 2020? We Ask 8 Advisors

Looking to 2020, 8 in 10 PE Firms Prioritize Deploying Capital

Recent survey of more than 160 global private equity investors uncovers key trends heading into 2020.

Pitchbook | Q&A: Identifying the Non-Cyclical Sectors Most Resistant to a Potential Recession

Original post from Pitchbook on December 5, 2019 here.                                           … Read More about Pitchbook | Q&A: Identifying the Non-Cyclical Sectors Most Resistant to a Potential Recession

How are Business Owners and Investors Preparing for a Potential Recession?

Lincoln Managing Directors share unique insights about how Technology, Media & Telecom, Business Services and Healthcare business owners and investors are preparing for a potential recession.   Click below for… Read More about How are Business Owners and Investors Preparing for a Potential Recession?

How is the Rapid Pace of Digitalization Causing Disruption Across Industry Verticals?

Lincoln International Managing Directors share how digitalization is causing disruption across Technology, Media & Telecom, Business Services and Healthcare.   Click below for a glimpse of the conversation or complete… Read More about How is the Rapid Pace of Digitalization Causing Disruption Across Industry Verticals?

Global Players Come Out As Winners in Videogame Industry

What Current Growth Trends are Resonating with the Market?

Managing Directors at Lincoln International discuss the trends they are seeing in Technology, Media & Telecom, Business Services and Healthcare.   Click below for a glimpse of the conversation or… Read More about What Current Growth Trends are Resonating with the Market?

Spotlight on Joint Ventures & Partnering

Lincoln International is the only global investment banking advisory firm to offer joint ventures and partnering strategy and execution services. Our joint ventures and partnering (JV&P) professionals work in close… Read More about Spotlight on Joint Ventures & Partnering

Auto Parts E-commerce Continuing to Hit on All Cylinders

Merger and acquisition activity within the auto aftermarket continues to showcase robust growth driven by strong industry fundamentals. The U.S. light vehicles in operation and miles driven continue to increase… Read More about Auto Parts E-commerce Continuing to Hit on All Cylinders

Appetizing Investing in Unbranded Food Manufacturers

Published by Food Dive on October 16, 2019 The food industry is rich with investment opportunities, many of which are in unbranded food. Changes in consumer preferences are creating growth… Read More about Appetizing Investing in Unbranded Food Manufacturers

Pitchbook | Q&A: The State of Private Debt

View original post from Pitchbook on October 8, 2019 here.                                           … Read More about Pitchbook | Q&A: The State of Private Debt

The Stork Delivers: Opportunities Abound in Fertility Market

It is becoming increasingly common for couples to marry and have children later in life. In the U.K., the median age of mothers having their first child in 1999 was… Read More about The Stork Delivers: Opportunities Abound in Fertility Market

Global Veterinary Services Market: On Cloud Canine

Pets are no longer just man’s best friend, but an increasingly integral member of the family unit. Owners are humanizing their pets, aspiring to provide the best comfort and health… Read More about Global Veterinary Services Market: On Cloud Canine

Tying the Knot: Auto Suppliers Should Follow the OEMs’ Example and Partner up to Meet Industry Demands

The automotive industry continues to undergo radical transformation as the impact of electrification, autonomous driving and ride sharing gains pace. To address these new technologies, players in the auto industry—both… Read More about Tying the Knot: Auto Suppliers Should Follow the OEMs’ Example and Partner up to Meet Industry Demands

Industry 4.0

Producing Value for a Growing M&A Market Imagine that a production line can gather data, analyze it and predict and correct mishaps before they occur—saving a manufacturer from the downtime… Read More about Industry 4.0