Apart from their strong understanding of our business and hands-on approach, another noteworthy contribution from Lincoln was in conceptualizing the transaction structure that was a win-win for all parties.
Julien Cohen
Co-founder and President at LaBoutiqueOfficeielle.com

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Azulis TIME LA Boutique BIP Capital BNP Arkea 2020

LaBoutiqueOfficielle.com shareholders have sold a significant stake to BIP Capital Partners

Founded in 2006, LaBoutiqueOfficielle.com is the leading streetwear e-tailer in France, targeting teenagers and young adults. Its success is based on a unique combination of a strong understanding of its… Read More

Add to Cart: Pandemic Accelerates Investment in Digital Commerce Technology

Claires 2020

Claire’s Stores Inc. has been advised

Client: Elliott Management & Monarch Alernative Capital Client Location: U.S. Target: Claire’s Stores Inc. Target Location: U.S. Target Description: Claire’s Stores Inc. is an American retailer of accessories, jewelry, and toys primarily aimed towards girls,… Read More

Spectrum Brands has acquired Armitage Pet Care, a portfolio company of Rutland Partners

Having introduced the opportunity, Lincoln acted as exclusive buy-side advisor to Spectrum Brands, working closely with the team throughout bilateral negotiations with Armitage to successfully complete the transaction within a… Read More

Alva Kobayashi 2020

Alva-Amco Pharmacal has been sold to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical

Based in Niles, Illinois, Alva-Amco Pharmacal is a leading provider of branded over-the-counter (OTC) consumer health products across a number of product categories, including skin care, women’s health, antifungals, upset… Read More

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Times of Entrepreneurship | Taking the Fight Outside

Mark Jones-Pritchard, Lincoln International  Director, discusses with the Times of Entrepreneurship how trends and investments in the outdoor recreation sector have been positively impacted by the COVID19 pandemic and the… Read More

West Shore Home Leonard Green Partners 2020

West Shore Home recapitalized by Leonard Green & Partners

Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, West Shore Home (WSH) is a leading technology-enabled, direct-to-consumer home services platform operating more than 15 locations across ten states. The company utilizes a proprietary customer… Read More

Core Industrial J&K Ingredients 2020

CORE Industrial Partners has acquired J&K Ingredients, Inc.

Client: CORE Industrial Partners Client Location: United States Target: J&K Ingredients, Inc. Target Location: United States Buyer: CORE Industrial Partners Buyer Location: United States Target Description: J&K Ingredients is a… Read More

Capital Sources beyond Consumer Spending: Key Considerations for Retail to Thrive in a Challenged Environment

RETAIL TO CONTINUE TO BE IMPACTED IN A POST-COVID WORLD In several earlier COVID-19 articles, we addressed a number of topics including how retailers could address COVID-19’s impact on consumer… Read More

Rouje Partech 2020

Rouje has raised capital from Partech Growth

Client: Rouje Client Location: France Buyer: Partech Growth Buyer Location: France Target Description: Rouje is a e-retailer of clothes, cosmetics, shoes and accessories targeting women in France and abroad, with… Read More

Ready Roast Undisclosed Strategic Buyer 2020

Ready Roast Nut Company has been sold to an undisclosed buyer

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Ready Roast Nut Company, LLC has sold its peanut and tree nut assets and operations to an undisclosed buyer through transactions that closed… Read More

Plews & Edelmann Highline Sterling Group 2020

Plews & Edelmann has sold its retail segment to Highline Aftermarket, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group

Plews Retail is a leading designer and distributor of automotive and industrial tools and accessories, in categories like lubrication, air accessories, air hoses and tire repair. Plews Retail’s comprehensive product… Read More

EMZ Partners Ankerkraut 2020

EMZ Partners has invested in Ankerkraut

The European private equity company, EMZ, has invested in subordinated debt, becoming the minority shareholder in Ankerkraut, while founding family remains majority shareholder. This collaboration will guarantee the successful future… Read More

The Engaged Healthcare Consumer is Changing Corporate M&A Initiatives

  When Lakeview Equity Partners, LLC looked for an advisor to sell UAS Laboratories LLC, they turned to Lincoln International because of the team’s expertise across the healthcare and consumer… Read More

The Next Course for UK Chain Restaurants

During the month of August, Britons were encouraged to dine out through the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday participating restaurants offered a 50 percent… Read More

Request Form: UK Restaurant Sector Analysis & Benchmarking

Select highlights Chained restaurants grew through last recession Sales at chained full-service restaurants grew each year during the last recession (whilst independents took 3 years to return to 2007 sales… Read More

The official committee of equity holders of Pyxus has been advised

Client:  Public shareholders of Pyxus International, Inc. Client Location: U.S. Target: Pyxus International, Inc. Target Location: U.S. Target Description: Pyxus International, Inc. generates revenue primarily by selling leaf tobacco and relevant processing fees charged… Read More

From Handbags to Athleisure, European Private Equity Investors Splurge on Luxury

Twenty years ago, Net-a-Porter (now YNAP following merger with Italy’s Yoox) started selling high-end fashion online. While its entrance to the luxury goods market was met with reluctance, it paved… Read More

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

Lakeview Equity Partners UAS Labs CHR Hansen 2020

UAS Laboratories LLC, a portfolio company of Lakeview Equity Partners, LLC, has been sold to Chr. Hansen Holding A/S

View extended case study here Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor for UAS Laboratories, working closely with its shareholders and management throughout the sale process. This included providing advisory… Read More

As Outdoor Recreation Increases, So Does Opportunity for Investors

Over the past several years, an increasing number of US consumers have focused on living healthier lifestyles, driving growth for active and outdoor recreation sectors. This trend has continued despite… Read More

Mergermarket | Consumer Trendspotter on European M&A

View original document here, published July 17, 2020.                                Written by Mergermarket, the leading provider of forward-looking… Read More

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Jeremy Mau

Jeremy provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and debt advisory services to publicly traded companies, leading private equity groups and their portfolio companies and owner-entrepreneurs across a variety of industries. Jeremy’s… Read More

North Castle Partners Sparx 2020

North Castle Partners announces strategic investment in Sparx Hockey

Founded in 2013, Sparx Hockey is a developer and manufacturer of skate sharpening equipment and related accessories for ice hockey, figure skating and sled hockey. The innovative and fast-growing company,… Read More

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Maxime Bazin

Maxime provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services involving private equity-backed companies, privately-held businesses and corporate carve-outs. He has gained valuable expertise on a variety of financial engineering, financings and… Read More