Lincoln International Named “International M&A Advisory Firm of the Year” by ACQ Finance Magazine

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LONDON, May 19, 2009 – Lincoln International, a global mid-market investment bank, has been awarded the distinction of “International M&A Advisory Firm of the Year” by ACQ Finance Magazine. Lincoln was recognized for its exemplary success as an international M&A firm serving the mid-market in the magazine’s 2009 Awards Supplement, published earlier this month.

Now in its fourth year, the ACQ Finance Magazine awards program aims to recognize excellence in deal-making by selecting winners through an independent poll of ACQ readers, contributors, and industry experts. Award winners are independently determined and recognized for their contributions to making deals happen over the last twelve months.

In its awards supplement issue, ACQ Finance Magazine highlights Lincoln International as the “new paradigm” of mid-market M&A: “the first ‘glocal’ M&A boutique.” By “glocal,” the article refers to Lincoln’s unique platform, which is both “global” and “local.” The article states that “Lincoln is a global organization covering the key world economies and operating in globally integrated industry groups that leverage the full breadth and resources of the entire organization. Lincoln is equally a local firm, as each country organization is locally staffed, deeply connected within its country or region and operates in an entrepreneurial way that is highly responsive and tailored to the needs of each client.”

“Receiving the distinction of ‘International M&A Advisory Firm of the Year’ by ACQ Finance Magazine is a special honor for Lincoln International,” said Jim Lawson, Co-Chairman and Managing Director of Lincoln International. “We have worked very hard over the last several years to become the first an only truly international, integrated, and independent mid-market M&A advisor. To be recognized for our efforts is highly gratifying.”

Last month Lincoln International announced winningBuyouts magazine’s “Middle Market Investment Bank of the Year” award as well as the M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards category of “Distressed M&A Deal of the Year under $100 million” for its outstanding work in advising Reunion Industries, Inc. on its sale of CP Industries to Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd.

About Lincoln International

Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition services, debt advisory services, UK pension advisory services and providing fairness opinions and valuations for leading organizations involved in mid-market transactions. With offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, New York, Paris, Tokyo and Vienna, and strategic partnerships with China Everbright in China and ICICI Securities, Inc. in India, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies. The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise and integrated resources. By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest. More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com