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2020 Year-End Results
In 2020, Lincoln completed a record number of transactions, generated record revenues and achieved growth in key strategic areas. This was driven by innovating around the complexities of doing deals during… Read More about 2020 Year-End Results
Webinar | Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group: Q4 2020 Credit
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group recently hosted a webinar discussing the state of the market, COVID-19 impact on private company fundamentals and amendments, and… Read More about Webinar | Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group: Q4 2020 Credit
Supply-Demand Imbalance Continues as Private Equity Looks to Deploy Capital in 2021
Pulse on Private Equity: Recent survey of more than 150 global private equity investors uncovers key trends heading into 2021. Sources: Mergermarket, Pitchbook
Webinar | Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group: Q4 2020 Private Equity
On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, a panel of Lincoln International professionals hosted a webinar discussing the following topics: Market Recap COVID Impact on Private Company Fundamentals, Multiples, Enterprise Values and… Read More about Webinar | Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group: Q4 2020 Private Equity
Bloomberg | Private Equity Cash Boosts Fortunes of America’s Mid-Sized Firms
Lincoln International’s Ron Kahn of the firm’s Valuations and Opinions Group speaks with Bloomberg about Lincoln’s Q3 2020 Middle Market Index and trends in middle market private equity investments. View… Read More about Bloomberg | Private Equity Cash Boosts Fortunes of America’s Mid-Sized Firms
The Wall Street Journal | Mid-Market Private-Equity Valuations Regained Ground in Third Quarter
Lincoln International’s Ron Kahn of the firm’s Valuations and Opinions Group speaks with The Wall Street Journal about trends in middle market private equity valuations in Q3 2020. View original… Read More about The Wall Street Journal | Mid-Market Private-Equity Valuations Regained Ground in Third Quarter
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q3 2020 Middle Market Index
The impact of COVID-19 on most companies’ financial performance has been much less impactful than originally expected, with the majority of companies now beating COVID-19 adjusted year-to-date budgets and enterprise… Read More about Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q3 2020 Middle Market Index
Strong Momentum and Growth for Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group
Team adds senior advisors and boasts prominent appointment to Business Valuation Resource Panel for Managing Director, Larry Levine Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group is experiencing rapid growth including a… Read More about Strong Momentum and Growth for Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group
Daniel Lynn
As a Senior Advisor to Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group, Dan assists and advises the team on a number of topics including strategic planning, valuation methodologies, policies and procedures. Dan… Read More about Daniel Lynn
Webinar | Autumn Valuations and Capital Advisory Insights
Lincoln International hosted a webinar on November 2, 2020, discussing proprietary insights sourced from private companies into Q3 valuations alongside forecasts for the quarter ahead. The global panel explored select… Read More about Webinar | Autumn Valuations and Capital Advisory Insights
Webinar | Autumn Valuations and Capital Advisory Insights
Lincoln International hosted a webinar on November 2, 2020, discussing proprietary insights sourced from private companies into Q3 valuations alongside forecasts for the quarter ahead. The global panel explored select… Read More about Webinar | Autumn Valuations and Capital Advisory Insights
Webinar | Liquidity Solutions Academy
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Lincoln International’s Chris Gregory, Managing Director in the firm’s Valuations and Opinions Group and leader of its fairness and solvency opinion practice, joined Kirkland &… Read More about Webinar | Liquidity Solutions Academy
Secondaries Investor | Lincoln International Discusses Demand for New Funds
Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discusses with Secondaries Investor the factors that determine the value of an unfunded stake amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. View… Read More about Secondaries Investor | Lincoln International Discusses Demand for New Funds
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q2 2020 Middle Market Index
Sponsors and lenders remain supportive of their portfolio companies as the impacts of COVID-19 persist Liquidity becomes focal point as portfolio companies feel the effects of the pandemic while middle… Read More about Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q2 2020 Middle Market Index
S&P Global Market Intelligence | COVID-Era Private Credit Trends
A rash of covenant violations due to government-mandated shutdowns has forced lenders to reevaluate portfolio companies and rewrite covenants. As a result, new trends have taken shape in private credit… Read More about S&P Global Market Intelligence | COVID-Era Private Credit Trends
Webinar | Europe: Our Latest Insights on Valuations and Financings Market Conditions as We Enter Q3 2020
On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, experts in Lincoln International’s Financial Sponsors Group, Valuations & Opinions Group and Capital Advisory Group join forces to discuss insights into the European valuations and… Read More about Webinar | Europe: Our Latest Insights on Valuations and Financings Market Conditions as We Enter Q3 2020
Webinar | Europe: Our Latest Insights on Valuations and Financings Market Conditions as We Enter Q3 2020
On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, experts in Lincoln International’s Financial Sponsors Group, Valuations & Opinions Group and Capital Advisory Group join forces to discuss insights into the European valuations and… Read More about Webinar | Europe: Our Latest Insights on Valuations and Financings Market Conditions as We Enter Q3 2020
Webinar | Panel Discussion on Fairness Opinions GP-Led Secondaries
Chris Gregory joins Kirkland & Ellis’ Asia Liquidity Solutions webinar series alongside panelists from Houlihan Lokey and Duff & Phelps. The panel discussed fairness opinions in GP-Led Secondary Fund Recapitalizations (“GP-Leds”)… Read More about Webinar | Panel Discussion on Fairness Opinions GP-Led Secondaries
Webinar | Private Credit Forum: BDC and Private Credit Mid-Year Update
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Deloitte, Dechert LLP & Lincoln International discussed the state of the market mid-2020. Please complete the form below to request access to this recording
How to Approach Your Q2 Private Company Valuations
Q2 is all about ensuring you do not “Double Count” Q1 valuation considerations but rather “True-Up” analyses with incremental findings and new information As the first quarter ended on March… Read More about How to Approach Your Q2 Private Company Valuations
A Modern Approach to Good Faith Determination of Fair Value: New Guidance & Implications for Fund Board Members and Advisors
On April 21, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed a rule (“Proposed Rule”) setting forth a framework and minimum standards for boards of directors in fair valuing investments… Read More about A Modern Approach to Good Faith Determination of Fair Value: New Guidance & Implications for Fund Board Members and Advisors
Webinar | 10 Weeks Into the COVID-19 Crisis: What We’re Seeing in European Deal Financings and Valuations
On May 28, 2020, Lincoln International’s European Debt Advisory and Valuations Groups led an exclusive “ZoomCast” interactive webinar with a panel of Lincoln’s capital markets experts discussing the fast-changing financing… Read More about Webinar | 10 Weeks Into the COVID-19 Crisis: What We’re Seeing in European Deal Financings and Valuations
Webinar | 10 Weeks Into the COVID-19 Crisis: What We’re Seeing in European Deal Financings and Valuations
On May 28, 2020, Lincoln International’s European Debt Advisory and Valuations Groups led an exclusive “ZoomCast” interactive webinar with a panel of Lincoln’s capital markets experts discussing the fast-changing financing… Read More about Webinar | 10 Weeks Into the COVID-19 Crisis: What We’re Seeing in European Deal Financings and Valuations
Affiliate Party Transaction Fairness Opinions During Down-Round Financing
The economic ripple effects of COVID-19 are already being felt in private equity (PE) portfolios around the world. While some portfolio companies are expected to successfully weather this challenging time… Read More about Affiliate Party Transaction Fairness Opinions During Down-Round Financing
Company Values Teeter in Q1, but Q2 will Reveal Full Force of COVID-19 Impact
Before COVID-19 spread worldwide, middle market companies exhibited robust growth in the first two months of the year and the largest quarterly gain in five quarters, according to the Lincoln… Read More about Company Values Teeter in Q1, but Q2 will Reveal Full Force of COVID-19 Impact