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

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

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

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

Q1 2025 Lincoln European Senior Debt Index™

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

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

Q1 2025 Lincoln Senior Debt Index™

Lincoln International LLC (Lincoln) is pleased to release the first quarter 2025 Lincoln US Senior Debt Index (Lincoln US Senior Debt Index, Senior Debt Index, or, LSDI). The Lincoln US… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q4 2024 Lincoln European Senior Debt Index

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

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

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