Focusrite plc has acquired Pro Audio GmbH including ADAM Audio GmbH

Lincoln assisted in valuing, negotiating and managing the transaction across legal, due diligence and insurance work streams of the transaction.  It is a substantial transaction under the rules of the… Read More

3d investors has sold Audioprof Group International to Biamp Systems, a portfolio company of Highlander Partners

Lincoln acted as the exclusive advisor to 3d investors, a Belgian family owned investment company, working closely with management and shareholders.  Lincoln provided advisory services, industry expertise and managed the… Read More

U.S.-China Tensions, Tariffs and Tightening Regulations

Tension and tariffs drives Chinese M&A activity to markets outside the U.S. Mounting tension between Washington, D.C. and Beijing are top of mind in the dealmaking climate. As tariffs continue… Read More

Pulse on Current Consumer Market Conditions

NCH Corporation has sold Hero Pet Brands to Manna Pro, a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor to NCH Corporation, working closely with the Hero Pet Brands team throughout the sale process. This role included providing M&A and industry expertise,… Read More

Atlantic Street Capital has sold Alex Apparel to Versa Capital Management, LLC

Led by industry veterans Colleen Kelly, CEO, and Larry Robin, CFO/COO, and headquartered in New York City, Alex Apparel is the market leader in the moderate-to-better dress segments of the… Read More

Dubilier & Company has sold Blue Grass to Public Pension Capital

Client: Dubilier & Company Client Location: United States Target: Blue Grass Ingredients Target Location: United States Acquirer: PPC Enterprises, LLC Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Blue Grass Ingredients manufactures and distributes dairy… Read More

Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine | Q&A Excerpt: Chris Stradling Shares Outlook

Originally published by Mergers & Acquisitions on May 28, 2019 | Excerpt from interviews with eight M&A advisors serving the mid-market Buyers should specialize, recommends Christopher Stradling, Lincoln International What… Read More

Lincoln Middle Market Index Exhibits Strong Rebound in Q1 2019 with Persistent Earnings Growth

All industries experienced quarterly enterprise value growth – only the fourth time since the inception of the Lincoln Middle Market Index (2014) Lincoln International released the Q1 2019 issue of… Read More

Investcorp has refinanced its portfolio company, Paper Source, Inc.

Client: Investcorp Client Location: United States Target: Paper Source Target Location: United States Target Description: Paper Source is an industry-leading high-end retailer of gifts, greeting cards, wedding invitations, wrapping paper… Read More

BWK has sold Alete to DMK Group

Client: BWK GmbH Client Location: Germany Target: Alete GmbH Target Location: Germany Buyer: DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH Buyer Location: Germany Target Description: Alete Group is a leading provider of baby… Read More

Restaurants Finance Monitor | Lincoln International Brings Global Emphasis to Restaurant Investment Banking

Consumer Group Director, Charles Walder, recently contributed his perspectives about Lincoln’s global connectedness for Restaurants Finance Monitor. He discusses the variety services Lincoln delivers in the restaurant sector including investment… Read More

Gen Cap America has sold Avanti Products to The Legacy Companies

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gen Cap and Avanti, working closely with the Gen Cap and the Avanti management teams throughout the sale process. The Lincoln team… Read More

West Chester Protective Gear has been sold to Protective Industrial Products

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor to West Chester Protective Gear (West Chester), working closely with the management team throughout the sale process. Lincoln used its deep expertise in… Read More

Consilium has sold Macron to a private shareholder

Client: Consilium SGR S.p.A. Client Location: Italy Target: Macron Target Location: Italy Buyer: Private Shareholder Buyer Location: Italy Target Description: Macron is a technical sportswear manufacturer with strong pedigree in… Read More

Heineken has formed a partnership with China Resources Beer

Client: China Resources Enterprise, Limited Client Location: China Target: Heineken N.V. Target Location: Netherlands Target Description: Heineken is a leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands, which… Read More

Coats Group has sold its North America crafts business to Spinrite

Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Coats Group plc (Coats), working closely with the North America crafts team in North Carolina and the executive team in the… Read More

Restaurants DealReader 2H 2018

The restaurant industry experienced a more encouraging end to 2018, highlighted by seven months of consecutive same store sales growth from June through December, compared to 2017, which posted positive… Read More

Orbit Irrigation Products and Hydro-Rain have been sold to Platinum Equity

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor for Pro-Mark, the parent company of Orbit Irrigation and Hydro-Rain, (collectively, Orbit), working closely with the company’s management team and shareholders throughout the… Read More

B-Air has been sold to Lasko, a portfolio company of Comvest Partners

Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to B-Air, working closely with the management team and owner-entrepreneur throughout the sale process. The Lincoln team provided M&A and industry expertise,… Read More

Consumer Group at Lincoln International Continues Strong Momentum

Continued Robust Consumer M&A Activity Expected in 2019 2018: In a year that saw continued changes in consumer behavior, strategic buyer and investor interest remained high for a wide variety of… Read More

2018 Record Results

We are pleased to share with you a snapshot of our 2018 results, which reflect another record year at Lincoln International. While the numbers are one indicator of our continued… Read More

Trivest Partners has sold Pelican Water Systems to Pentair

Based in DeLand, Florida, Pelican Water Systems (Pelican) is a leading vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform and leading provider of proprietary point-of-entry and point-of-use water treatment systems sold through DTC,… Read More

2018 Year-End Results

Real Connection. True Perspective. While the numbers are one indicator of our continued growth, we are most proud of the work we did – and outcomes we achieved – on… Read More

Food & Beverage DealReader Q3 2018

Q3 2018 showed significant, unusually high activity involving corporate carveouts.