Cybersecurity Report: Q3 2022
Q3 2022 cyber mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to demonstrate relative buoyancy. Year-to-date (YTD) Q3 2022 cybersecurity M&A volume of $25 billion, while a decline compared to 2021’s record of $49… Read More
In Vivo Pharma Intelligence | The Growth Path for Drug Discovery Partners
Originally published by In Vivo Pharma Intelligence on November 15, 2022 James West, Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, explains the key trends and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) dynamics in the… Read More
Specialty Chemicals: The Story of the Specialty Transformation
The specialty chemicals equity story is becoming increasingly important as the historical diversification benefit of more traditional commodity chemicals players – or even the diversified chemical conglomerates of yore –… Read More
The Hidden Gem in European Pet Food: European Investors Spot New Opportunity in Raw & Gently Cooked Pet Food
European investors are capitalizing on the fastest growing segment of the European pet food category, powered by pet owners’ ongoing desire for higher quality and natural food options for their… Read More
Beauty Independent | What Investors and Retailers are Looking for in Today’s Beauty Market
Originally published by Beauty Independent on November 10, 2022 Jessica Chia, Associate in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, joined Beauty Independent for an In Conversation webinar to discuss market trends in the… Read More
How Excess Inventories are Impacting Furnishings Businesses
The macro-level supply challenges initially spurred by the COVID-19 crisis have largely subsided while their lingering effects have continued to weigh on many consumer products companies. The pandemic period saw… Read More
Promising M&A Outlook for Frozen Food Companies
Frozen foods have seen notable growth since 2019 as a result of shifting consumer behavior. Strong sales have enabled more efficiencies at scale, but some companies also face capacity constraints… Read More
Surging Medical Inflation Fuels Continued Interest in Self-Funding and Cost Containment
During the past 18 months, inflation has accelerated to levels not seen since the early 1980s. The cost of energy, food and other staples has increased rapidly and is expected… Read More
Education Technology & Services Market Update: Q3 2022
Unlike 2021, the education mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2022 has seen some rather dramatic changes since January.
Midterm Elections Are Imminent, But Investor Eyes Remain Trained on the Fed and Inflation
The term “uncertainty” has dominated headlines much of this year. Election season exacerbates that sense of uncertainty, leaving investors and company executives to weigh the different scenarios each outcome might… Read More
Chief Executive | Lessons Learned from Public M&A Deals in 2022
Originally published by Chief Executive on October 11, 2022 Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, shares insights from public deals for private companies to consider when pursing mergers and acquisitions… Read More
David Lutz
David provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services within Lincoln’s Industrials Group, primarily focusing on the engineered industrial products and building products sectors. With over ten years in the industry,… Read More
Packaging Quarterly Review Q3 2022
As packaging companies seek to build resilient business models, they should consider strengthening operations through the solidification of their supply chain and the identification of more niche pockets of opportunity… Read More
Crain’s Chicago Business | Talking Money and the Economy with a Top Investment Banker
Originally published by Crain’s Chicago Business on October 10, 2022 Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, offers insights into market trends and the state of the economy. Click here to… Read More
UK M&A: Getting the Deal Done in Challenging Times, Through Value Creation and Due Diligence
Evolving market dynamics and the ever-shifting macroeconomic backdrop present significant challenges, but also opportunities for investors and corporates alike.
Discovering the Investment Opportunity in Pre-Clinical CROs
The process to bring a drug to market is likely to be extensive and costly, from the starting points of research and development (R&D) across all phases of clinical trials… Read More
Sandeep Baid
Sandeep leads the firm’s financial services and fintech efforts in India. He has extensive experience and a successful track record advising clients in the asset servicing, asset management, wealth management,… Read More
Reality Check: Assessing Private Equity’s 2022 Predictions
In Q4 2021, Lincoln International surveyed nearly 400 private equity investors on their expectations for dealmaking in the year ahead. In the three quarters since, public equity markets have seen… Read More
François-Xavier Moisan
François-Xavier provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity firms and family-owned businesses with a focus on the healthcare and food and beverage industries. François-Xavier has… Read More
Camilla Lindau
Camilla provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services for middle market companies in the Nordic region. She advises on both cross-border and domestic transactions for private equity firms, privately owned… Read More
Facilities & Industrial Services: 2022 Market Perspectives
Long-Term Trends Driving Growth and Underpinning Facilities and Industrial Services M&A Investor interest in facilities and industrial services remains high, given the numerous attractive tailwinds that underpin the sector’s resiliency… Read More
Pet Trends Impacting M&A in 2022
The pet industry has evolved significantly over the past few years with several trends impacting the way pet product brands, manufacturers, retailers, customers and investors view the sector. In 2020,… Read More
M&A Activity in Fire and Life Safety Services Continues to Heat Up
Long-Term Trends Underpinning the Fire and Life Safety Services Industry Amid mounting regulatory oversight and compliance expectations in the fire and life safety services sector, investors are pursuing roll-up strategies.… Read More
Joint Ventures & Partnering: Q&A with Lincoln Directors Emma Blackley and Claire Heuberger
Traditionally, joint ventures and partnering (JV&P) were the preserve of capital-intensive industries such as oil and gas or aerospace and defense. They were also a common mechanism used for expansion… Read More
Cybersecurity Report: Q2 2022
Q2 2022 cyber mergers and acquisitions (M&A) demonstrated relative buoyancy despite broader headwinds. Cyber sector continues to show robust growth prospects, as spending drivers remain powerful.