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Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2025 Private Market Webinar

Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2025 Private Market Webinar.  All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More

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The Lincoln Private Market Index Posted Another Quarter of Steady Growth in Q3

Private companies continued their positive EBITDA growth, but the pace is slowing and revealing widening cracks in private markets . Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, announced today… Read More

Bloomberg TV | Deal Surge Nears $4 Trillion

Originally aired on Bloomberg on November 10, 2025 Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, recently spoke with Bloomberg TV to discuss the recent surge in dealmaking. After a shaky start… Read More

Dividend Recapitalization Activity Remains Robust

Driven by an availability of capital and a desire to return capital to their investors, private equity sponsors continue to pursue alternative exit strategies, including dividend recapitalizations.  Despite persistently higher… Read More

Key Takeaways from Lincoln’s Private Capital Event

In October 2025, Lincoln International proudly commemorated the launch of its Middle East office in Dubai. Firm leaders partnered with the International Valuation Standards Council to host an exclusive Private… Read More

State of the T&L Market: An Interview with a Long-Time Sector Expert

After a year of turbulent headlines and macroeconomic uncertainty, the transportation and logistics industry is slowly seeing a recovery. To find out more, Gaurang Shastri, Managing Director in Lincoln International’s… Read More

The Börsen-Zeitung | Prevention and Health Promotion Start Earlier

A German-language version of this article was originally published on October 30, 2025 by The Börsen–Zeitung.    Occupational medicine and absence management are becoming increasingly important in corporate practice and… Read More

Market Growth in OHS: M&A and Valuations in Occupational Health and Safety

Investing in occupational health and safety (OHS) is not just a regulatory requirement in Europe; it is a strategic advantage. For every Euro invested, employers can expect nearly double the… Read More

How Sellers are Narrowing the Gap with Buyers in M&A Post-Close Working Capital Adjustments

Working capital adjustments to the purchase price are a routine but consequential feature of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. These adjustments have historically favored buyers, resulting in a reduced purchase… Read More

Bloomberg | Private Credit Begins Sacrificing Secrecy to Draw in Retail Cash

Originally posted by Bloomberg on October 23, 2025. The private credit industry is undergoing a transparency revolution. As firms compete for retail investor dollars, they’re moving away from quarterly valuations… Read More

Fortune | Wall Street Might Be Panicking Over Private Credit, but Insiders Can’t See What All the Fuss Is About

Originally posted by Fortune on October 20, 2025. Brian Garfield, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group, provided insight on the private credit market, emphasizing the critical distinction between BSL facilities… Read More

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Spotlight on Government Services

Lincoln International’s observations of the government services market highlight the increasing opportunities and risks for government contractors under the new White House regulatory shifts and DOGE actions. The White House’s… Read More

Nordic Private Debt: Key Takeaways from Lincoln’s Breakfast

In October 2025, Lincoln International and Snellman Attorneys co-hosted the Annual Nordic Private Debt Breakfast, which gathered industry leaders, clients and colleagues for a morning of in-depth discussions and valuable… Read More

WSJ | Deal Rebound This Year Suggests Buyouts Are Making a Comeback

Originally published by WSJ Pro on October 12, 2025 In Q3 2025, a rebound in deal activity marked private equity’s richest stretch of activity since 2021 and suggested buyouts are… Read More

Real Deals | GPs Use Dividend Recaps as a Way to Entice Buyers

Originally published by The Real Deals on October 10, 2025 As the private markets see muted exits and limited partners demand liquidity, sponsored dividend recaps and stock repurchases are on… Read More

NACD | The 2025 M&A Landscape: Recalibrating Expectations

Originally published by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) on September 30, 2025 Despite strong tailwinds heading into 2025, including high levels of dry powder in private equity and… Read More

Financial News London | Lincoln International CEO Still Open to M&A as It Digests Biggest Acquisition Yet

Originally published by Financial News on September 29, 2024. Following Lincoln International’s announcement of the strategic acquisition of premier advisory firm MarshBerry, Financial News London highlighted Lincoln’s continued openness to… Read More

Five Key Takeaways from Kind+Jugend 2025

Lincoln International recently attended Kind+Jugend 2025 in Cologne, a leading trade event showcasing the latest product and innovation trends in the kids, toys and juvenile space. During the two-day event,… Read More

The Loadstar | Life after de minimis for logistics M&A amid e-commerce paradigm shift

Originally published by The Loadstar on September 22, 2025 Dirk Engelmann & Gaurang Shastri, Managing Directors, were recently published in The Loadstar, where they analyzed how the U.S.’s elimination of… Read More

Sustained Growth in PPE and OHS

As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic receded in 2021, so did the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE). A global surge in demand for masks, gloves and shoe covers… Read More

PE Hub | German Advanced Manufacturing Shows Promise, says Lincoln International

Originally posted by PE Hub on September 18, 2025. As the private market prepares for Q4, Managing Director and Co-Head of European Industrials Guillaume Suizdak spoke with PE Hub about… Read More

Over-the-Counter Drug Trends and M&A in 2025

Navigating Growth in Over-the-Counter (OTC) Remedies and Acute Self-Care The consumer health market sits at the intersection of healthcare and consumer goods, encompassing a wide range of non-prescription products that… Read More

Webinar | Q2 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook

Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q2 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook.  All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More

Women’s Wear Daily | Will Beauty M&A Continue to Gain Momentum?

Originally posted by Women’s Wear Daily on September 2, 2025. Beauty industry leaders are optimistic about mergers and acquisitions through the end of 2025 and beyond. Director Ashleigh Barker recently… Read More

Yahoo Finance | Summer M&A Hits Highest Point Since 2021

Originally posted by Yahoo Finance on August 29, 2025. This summer, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity surged to its highest level since 2021. Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, recently… Read More