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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
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
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