Food & Beverage Market Update Q4 2024

Lincoln International is pleased to release its Q4 2024 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review. The 2024 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market increased slightly YoY but fell short of expectations, as… Read More

Q4 2024 European Lincoln Private Market Index

Europe’s Private Companies Significantly Outperformed Public Ones over Last Four Years, According to New Index from Lincoln International The European Lincoln Private Market Index (PMI) is the only index which… Read More

Q4 2024 Lincoln Senior Debt Index

Lincoln International LLC is pleased to release the fourth quarter 2024 Lincoln US Senior Debt Index (Lincoln US Senior Debt Index, Senior Debt Index, or LSDI). The Lincoln US Senior… Read More

EMS Quarterly Review Q4 2024

In Q4 2024, the EMS industry concluded the year with steady momentum, underscoring its adaptability in navigating persistent global challenges. Normalized inventories, improved supply chain reliability and targeted investments in… Read More

Q4 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index

Modest Growth Appears In Lincoln’s Private Market Index – Yet Cracks Are Emerging The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of… Read More

Packaging Quarterly Review Q4 2024

2024 was another somber year in packaging M&A activity, shaped by the lingering effects of 2023 destocking trends, economic uncertainty and evolving industry dynamics. This mirrored the broader M&A market,… Read More

Facilities Services Market Update Q4 2024

The M&A market ended 2024 with increasing activity, continuing the growing momentum we have seen since a series of declining quarters in 2022 and 2023. According to S&P Global, there… Read More

Human Capital Services Market Update Q3 2024

In Q-3 2024, M&A buyers were anticipating the coming inflection point in rates as M&A volume in the Human Capital Services spaces covered by Lincoln actually increased by nearly 7%… Read More

Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Report Q4 2024

With significant declines in used car prices impacting the actual cash value (ACV) of the vehicle, insurers have increased the amount of total losses.

Chemicals Quarterly Review Q3 2024

The need for continued innovation and macro tailwinds make the agrochemicals segment an attractive one for private capital. Continued shifts from the majors creates opportunities in terms of dislocation and… Read More

Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q3 2024

This comprehensive report highlights key trends such as the rise of the resale market, increased competition in active lifestyle apparel, and the growing importance of shoppable content.  Additionally, it provides… Read More

Q3 2024 Lincoln European Senior Debt Index

Lincoln International LLC (Lincoln) is pleased to release the latest quarterly Lincoln European Senior Debt Index (ESDI). The Lincoln European Senior Debt Index represents years of research and analysis of… Read More

Q3 2024 Lincoln Senior Debt Index

Lincoln International is pleased to release the quarterly Lincoln US Senior Debt Index (Lincoln US Senior Debt Index, Senior Debt Index, or LSDI). The Lincoln US Senior Debt Index represents… Read More

Industrial Software: Spotlight on Engineering, Design & Manufacturing Software – Fall 2024 Report

Industrial Software continues to be an incredibly compelling area for investment and M&A among key investors and strategics. Learn more about our views in the space in our Fall 2024… Read More

Q3 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index

Lincoln Private Market Index Clocks In Another Quarter Of Growth In Q3 On The Back Of Steady Earnings Performance The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks… Read More

Food & Beverage Market Update Q3 2024

Looking back at the third quarter, middle market deal flow remained mixed, with a slight uptick in September activity. However, there was no large wave of post Labor Day deal… Read More

EMS Quarterly Review Q3 2024

In Q3 2024, the EMS industry exhibited normalization of inventories, consistent improvement in technology and an uptick in market demand, all of which underscore emerging market optimism. In all, Q3… Read More

Cybersecurity Report: Q3 2024

Q3 2024 continued to see the strengthening of the cybersecurity M&A market observed in the first half of the year, led by the highest quarterly number of M&A transactions in… Read More

Facilities Services Market Update Q3 2024

After a series of declining quarters since 2021, Q3 2024 marks the fourth consecutive quarter of M&A activity growth, with ~7,700 deals closed, according to S&P Global. This represents an… Read More

Packaging Quarterly Review Q3 2024

Foodservice packaging has evolved in recent years to align with consumer preferences while maintaining sustainability throughout the manufacturing process. Consumer preferences have gravitated toward food packaging that reduces the risk… Read More

Information Technology Services Mid-Year 2024 Report

For the first half of 2024, the number of M&A transactions in the global IT Services sector totaled 581, compared to 594 in H2 2023, representing a slight decline of… Read More

Chemicals Quarterly Review Q2 2024

The level of fragmentation in the Building & Infrastructure chemicals market and diverse sub-sub-sectors provides ample opportunity for value creation. By certain estimates, the top 30 players in the construction… Read More

Food & Beverage Market Update Q2 2024

Lincoln International is pleased to release its Q2 2024 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review. Looking back at the second quarter, middle market deal flow saw a steady uptick in April… Read More

Q2 2024 Lincoln Senior Debt Index

The LSDI represents years of research and analysis of data and was developed by professionals from Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group in collaboration with Professor Pietro Veronesi of The University… Read More

Q2 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index

While the Lincoln Private Market Index Increased in the Second Quarter, Private Company Earnings Growth Slowed The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the… Read More