Numbers don’t lie, but portfolio company valuations can straddle the line between a science and an artform. Brian Garfield, Managing Director & Global Head of Portfolio Valuations, discussed this nuance and more as a featured guest on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.

The episode highlights several topics relevant to private market sponsors, including the health of the private capital markets, the impacts of alternative assets moving to the retail channel, the S&P Lincoln Senior Debt Index Series and our data powered by Lincoln Lens – Private Market Intelligence.

“We continue to see fundamental growth being positive,” said Brian. “We’re seeing more growers of EBITDA than decliners, and we’re still seeing positive EBITDA growth…Those are really good signs.”

Listen to the podcast episode.

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“Lincoln’s international platform offers highly regarded mergers and acquisitions advisory services across sectors, backed by strong capital advisory and valuations capabilities,” said Eric Malchow, President and Global Head of Lincoln’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group. “The financial services sector remains a crucial cornerstone of modern markets, and we look forward to Mark leading growth in our practice.”

Mark has nearly two decades of investment banking experience in financial services, having completed more than 50 transactions representing over $40 billion of transaction value. He has a strong track record covering a broad range of transaction types, including both sell-side and buy-side mandates for private equity sponsors and strategic acquirers as well as financial due diligence services.

“My clients come to me to gain clarity on transformative decisions, the complexity of which continues to grow each year,” said Mark. “I look forward to joining Lincoln’s established platform to leverage my own insights alongside the firm’s proprietary data and deep insights into the private capital markets.”

The financial services industry continues to benefit from long-term secular tailwinds, including ongoing consolidation, technology-enabled operating models and evolving consumer demand. Lincoln’s clients will be well-served by Mark’s experience advising leaders across the sector as they pursue growth, liquidity and strategic change.

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As a result, sports nutrition is converging with functional food and supplements, both in terms of formats and consumer base.

Lincoln International’s Consumer Group attended the conference and gleaned crucial insights into the evolving sectoral landscape. Six themes stood out in the sports nutrition category:

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The registration statement has not yet become effective. The Class A common stock may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The proposed initial public offering is expected to commence after the SEC completes its review process. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the proposed offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the proposed offering.

Lincoln International has applied to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “LCLN.” Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the proposed offering. BMO Capital Markets, Citizens Capital Markets and Evercore ISI are acting as bookrunners for the proposed offering. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company and Wolfe | Nomura Alliance are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.

A copy of the registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus, when available, may also be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at (866) 471-2526, or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014.

This announcement is being made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 134 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Any offer will be made only by means of a prospectus.

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Private label goods are the obvious answer for value-conscious consumers around the world. Today, however, quality perception, category credibility and shopper trust increasingly matter alongside price. Private label is no longer seen purely as low-cost alternative, as retailers increasingly view private label brands as a critical element of their competitive differentiation. Retailers are investing more actively in their own brands through innovation, packaging and premium shelf space placement.

The article below highlights attractive trends realized in the sector and the potential for continued strong momentum, both for current sponsors seeking to maximize portfolio value and for firms looking to enter this increasingly attractive market.

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This repricing reveals a clear segmentation of the software landscape. Certain categories—particularly business intelligence, reporting layers and workflow tools—face direct displacement risk as AI-native solutions redefine user interaction and reduce the need for traditional interfaces. At the other end of the spectrum, infrastructure providers such as cybersecurity platforms, cloud systems and data architectures benefit directly from the expansion of the AI stack.

Between these poles lies a third category that is strategically the most interesting: transitional assets. This includes enterprise resource planning, human capital management and, most notably, Office of the CFO (OCFO) software.

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