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Sean Bennis
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Chicago
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Frankfurt
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Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director & Head of Switzerland
Zurich2025 Global Results
As we approach Lincoln International’s 30th anniversary in April 2026, we are proud to reflect on the incredible growth we have driven in the global private capital markets. Our success… Read More
Facilities Services Market Update Q4 2025
Q4 2025 reflected a consistent volume of overall deal activity compared to Q3 2025. According to S&P Global, ~8,000 deals closed globally in Q4 2025, in line with Q3 2025… Read More
WCCTV has been sold to Arcus Infrastructure Partners
WCCTV WCCTV is a premier provider of managed re-deployable video surveillance (RVS) solutions, which are used to deter, detect and provide digital evidence of security incidents. WCCTV delivers an end-to-end… Read More
Reset to Reengagement: Transportation & Logistics M&A in 2025 and Why 2026 Matters More
Originally published by The Loadstar on January 13, 2026. By the end of 2025, transportation and logistics (T&L) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) had clearly moved out of its post-pandemic correction… Read More
Ayas Tyukhtenev
As a Vice President in Lincoln’s Frankfurt office, Ayas provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and private founders. He specializes in sell-side, buy-side and capital… Read More
Trends in Long-Haul Waste Transportation & Logistics
The hidden value and high potential of long-haul waste transportation & logistics is fueling capital investment and creating highly acquisitive platforms. Lincoln International’s experts partnered with Grant Thornton Stax to… Read More
Critical Components has been sold to Concentric, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Critical Components Inc. Critical Components, Inc. (CCI) is a leading provider of mission-critical power and cooling solutions for essential infrastructure, helping customers maximize uptime, reliability and performance. The company operates… Read More
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has sold Emerald Textiles to PureStar Linen Group, a portfolio company of Cornell Capital
Client: Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Client Location: United States Target: Emerald Textiles Target Location: United States Acquirer: PureStar Linen Group Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Emerald Textiles is the… Read More
Elysian Capital LLP has completed a single asset continuation vehicle transaction involving Fortis IBA
Client: Elysian Capital LLP Client Location: United Kingdom Target: Fortis IBA (Fortis) Target Location: United Kingdom Target Description: Fortis is a leader in the circular economy, processing the Incinerator Bottom… Read More
MFG Partners has sold AZ Wire & Cable to LindFast Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners
AZ Wire & Cable Founded in 1988, AZ Wire & Cable is a premier master distributor of industrial, commercial and specialty wire and cable, offering a full range of value-added… Read More
multi-com has been sold to Nuent Group, a portfolio company of Triton
multi-com GmbH & Co. KG multi-com is a leading distributor of dental and hygiene consumables in the DACH region, serving dental practices and homecare providers. The company offers an extensive… Read More
The Riverside Company has sold CertaSite to APi Group
CertaSite CertaSite is a provider of fire and life safety services headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering inspections, repairs, modifications and upgrades and installations across eight states in the Midwest. With… Read More
Private Market Leaders Identify Opportunities, Challenges in H1 2026
Pulse on Private Equity: Recent survey of more than 1,500 private market leaders uncovers key trends heading into 2026
BlackPeak Capital and founders have agreed to sell a majority stake in euShipments.com to Österreichische Post
euShipments.com euShipments.com is a provider of integrated and software-enabled solutions for cross-border e-commerce. The company supports customers along the entire value chain, including e-fulfillment, domestic and cross-border e-commerce delivery services,… Read More
Northern Lakes Capital has sold Guardian Fire Services to Investcorp
Guardian Fire Services Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Guardian Fire Services (Guardian) is a leading provider of comprehensive fire protection solutions across the Southeast, Northeast and Western U.S. regions. Guardian provides… Read More
Scheybeeck has agreed to sell Vos Logistics to Jacky Perrenot, a portfolio company of Siparex, EMZ and private shareholders
Vos Logistics Vos Logistics is a Netherlands-based, pan-European provider of transport and logistics services to reputable customers, diversified across various end markets. The company acts as an end-to-end supply chain… Read More
Marlin Equity Partners has sold Burroughs to Loomis
Client: Marlin Equity Partners Client Location: United States Target: Burroughs, Inc. Target Location: United States Acquirer: Loomis Acquirer Location: United States / Sweden Target Description: Burroughs is an OEM-agnostic technology… Read More
Defense Logistics in European M&A
This article was originally published by trans.info in German on November 11, 2025. In defense logistics, the efficient transport of goods and services across borders is of paramount importance. The… Read More
Scheybeeck Investments and Beek Capital have agreed to sell Zwart Techniek to Seven2
Zwart Techniek Zwart Techniek (Zwart) is a leading power system integrator delivering and servicing mission-critical (emergency) power systems for data centers, vital and public infrastructure and power-critical businesses across Europe.… Read More
Rotunda Capital Partners has sold Kanawha Scales & Systems, a division of American Equipment Holdings, to Investcorp
Kanawha Scales & Systems Headquartered in Poca, West Virginia, Kanawha Scales & Systems (KSS) was founded in 1954 and is a recognized leader in the weighing and automation industries. Proudly… Read More
Transportation & Logistics Market Update Q3 2025
Global trade and logistics continue to be shaped by short-term geopolitical shocks, shifting tariff landscapes and ongoing adjustments in global production footprints.
Professional & Human Capital Services Market Update Q3 2025
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the sector grew by 4% Year-over-Year (YoY) in the third quarter, in contrast to a decrease of 20% in overall M&A transactions.
Astra Service Partners has sold Impact Service Group to Leo Facilities Maintenance, all portfolio companies of Alpine Investors
Client: Alpine Investors Client Location: United States Target: Impact Service Group Target Location: United States Acquirer: Leo Facilities Maintenance Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Impact Service Group provides specialized cleaning, restoration and… Read More
State of the T&L Market: An Interview with a Long-Time Sector Expert
After a year of turbulent headlines and macroeconomic uncertainty, the transportation and logistics industry is slowly seeing a recovery. To find out more, Gaurang Shastri, Managing Director in Lincoln International’s… Read More
VPS Group, a portfolio company of PAI Partners, has been refinanced
Client: VPS Group Client Location: United Kingdom Target: VPS Group Target Location: United Kingdom Target Description: VPS Group is the leader in the European vacant property services market.