Publications
Food & Beverage Market Update Q2 2025
Lincoln International is pleased to release its Q2 2025 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review. As we reflect on the second quarter, early signs of renewed optimism emerged in the mergers… Read More about Food & Beverage Market Update Q2 2025
Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q2 2025
Q2 2025 has seen the consumer health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape continue its cautious but strategic trajectory, shaped heavily by the reciprocal tariff policy introduced by the U.S. administration… Read More about Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q2 2025
Q2 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™
Q2 2025 Results Show Further Confirmation of the Private Market’s Insulation from Public Market Volatility The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise… Read More about Q2 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™
Professional & Human Capital Services Market Update Q2 2025
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volume within the professional services subsectors monitored within the report was up a robust 22.6% on a YoY, last 12-month (LTM) basis as compared to the… Read More about Professional & Human Capital Services Market Update Q2 2025
EMS Quarterly Review Q2 2025
In Q2 2025, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector continued to demonstrate operational discipline amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty, tariff-related headwinds and ongoing supply chain realignment. Industry participants accelerated reshoring and… Read More about EMS Quarterly Review Q2 2025
Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q2 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, the fashion and apparel mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market remained subdued by the same macroeconomic headwinds that weighed on activity in Q1. Trade tariffs… Read More about Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q2 2025
Packaging Quarterly Review Q2 2025
The packaging industry continues to face persistent cost challenges into 2025. While the rate of inflation has slowed from the post-COVID highs experienced in 2021-2023, it remains the central driver… Read More about Packaging Quarterly Review Q2 2025
Facilities Services Market Update Q2 2025
Q2 2025 marks an increase in overall deal activity compared to Q1 2025. According to S&P Global, approximately ~7,800 deals closed globally in Q2 2025, up ~3% from Q1 with… Read More about Facilities Services Market Update Q2 2025
Q1 2025 European Lincoln Private Market Index
LINCOLN’S EUROPEAN PMI EKES OUT A GAIN, BUT ONLY BECAUSE EARNINGS GROWTH OFFSET MULTIPLE CONTRACTION FOR THE QUARTER The European Lincoln Private Market Index is the only index which tracks… Read More about Q1 2025 European Lincoln Private Market Index
Food & Beverage Market Update Q1 2025
Lincoln International is pleased to release its Q1 2025 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review. As we reflect on the first quarter, deal flow across the broader mergers and acquisitions (M&A)… Read More about Food & Beverage Market Update Q1 2025
Industrial Software Spring 2025 Market Report
Disruptions in the global supply chain have highlighted the importance of high-impact, hard-dollar return on investment supply chain management (SCM) software tools that improve speed, cost, compliance and quality. In… Read More about Industrial Software Spring 2025 Market Report
Q1 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™
While the Lincoln Private Market Index Grew in Q1, Negative Trends are Brewing The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of… Read More about Q1 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™
Chemicals Quarterly Review Q1 2025
The first quarter of 2025 saw increasing macroeconomic volatility, as heightened trade tensions under President Trump’s tariff policies shaped market sentiment. In February, the new U.S. administration proposed hefty tariffs… Read More about Chemicals Quarterly Review Q1 2025
Transportation & Logistics Market Update Q1 2025
Online Retail Market Update Q1 2025
The online retail sector has gradually recovered from market turbulence and inflationary pressures experienced over the past few years. While sales volumes have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, profitability… Read More about Online Retail Market Update Q1 2025
Human Capital Services Market Update Q1 2025
The human capital services sector faced a volatile and challenging two quarters leading up to March 2025. While employment stabilized as expected and actual unemployment rates came into balance at… Read More about Human Capital Services Market Update Q1 2025
EMS Quarterly Review Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry experienced relatively flat performance amid ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, including persistent inflationary pressure, supply chain volatility, elevated tariff regimes and geopolitical uncertainty.
Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q1 2025
The fashion and apparel sector showed relative stability in Q1 2025, with deal activity holding steady despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and volatility in public markets. Although the broader mergers and… Read More about Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q1 2025
Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q1 2025
The evolving political and economic landscape is expected to drive strategic realignments, creating both challenges and opportunities that will shape the consumer health M&A market in 2025.
Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2025
In a major shift toward a more protectionist trade policy, the U.S. administration has announced the implementation of new reciprocal tariffs, including a baseline 10% tariff on all imports (at… Read More about Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2025
Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Report Q1 2025
Despite increasing uncertainty, M&A transactions of all sizes continue to change the market, alter supply chain logistics and ultimately support an increasing vehicle population.
Facilities Services Market Update Q1 2025
After a string of quarterly gains, Q1 2025 marks the first decrease in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity since Q3 2023. According to S&P Global, approximately 7,600 deals closed globally,… Read More about Facilities Services Market Update Q1 2025
Cybersecurity Report: Year-end 2024
In 2024, cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth investments saw a massive rebound, fueled by slowing inflation, stable interest rates, healthy spending growth and available capital across a widening… Read More about Cybersecurity Report: Year-end 2024
Chemicals Quarterly Review Q4 2024
The adhesives sector remains a highly coveted sub-segment within the broader chemicals and materials spectrum. The North American market alone accounts for ~$20B of annual turnover and notably serves the… Read More about Chemicals Quarterly Review Q4 2024
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 about Food & Beverage Market Update Q4 2024