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Lincoln International Adds Don Matz as Managing Director, Establishing Pharmaceutical Services M&A Coverage
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Don Matz as a Managing Director in its Healthcare Group. Based in the firm’s New… Read More about Lincoln International Adds Don Matz as Managing Director, Establishing Pharmaceutical Services M&A Coverage
PitchBook | PE Bet Big on Financial Advisors. AI is Making It Nervous
Originally published by PitchBook on March 6, 2026. After a record year of investments in 2025, private equity sponsors in the financial services sector are apprehensive of how AI is… Read More about PitchBook | PE Bet Big on Financial Advisors. AI is Making It Nervous
Transport Topics | Iran Conflict Turns Fuel into Freight Market’s Wild Card
Originally published by Transport Topics on April 3, 2026. Rising fuel prices in Q1 2026 created new implications for the freight market, and in particular, for supply chains. Ryan McDermott,… Read More about Transport Topics | Iran Conflict Turns Fuel into Freight Market’s Wild Card
Don Matz
Don provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services as a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group. He leverages nearly 20 years of experience to advise private equity-backed businesses, private equity… Read More about Don Matz
Navigating Carve-Outs in Japan’s Growing PE Market
In 2025, Japan established its position as one of Asia’s most resilient transaction markets after private equity and venture capital deal value neared $30 billion for the year. The total… Read More about Navigating Carve-Outs in Japan’s Growing PE Market
Global Pet Expo 2026: Positivity to Drive an M&A Increase
In March 2026, Charles Walder and Will Collins of Lincoln International’s Consumer Group attended the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, one of the largest gatherings of companies that operate… Read More about Global Pet Expo 2026: Positivity to Drive an M&A Increase
S&P Global | Software Debt Sell-off Signals Cyclical Turn for Private Equity and Credit
Originally published by S&P Global on March 24, 2026. Some buyers and lenders are facing losses as the post-pandemic software boom has fallen into a cyclical downturn. Rising interest rates… Read More about S&P Global | Software Debt Sell-off Signals Cyclical Turn for Private Equity and Credit
Real Deals | European Sponsors Eye Indian Buyers for Healthcare Assets
Originally published by Real Deals on March 23, 2026. India’s public and private healthcare sector is an increasingly common buyer of European private equity-backed healthcare assets, driving soaring valuation multiples.… Read More about Real Deals | European Sponsors Eye Indian Buyers for Healthcare Assets
Bloomberg TV | Don’t See A “Credit Crunch” – Lincoln International CEO
Originally aired on Bloomberg on March 10, 2026 Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, recently spoke with Bloomberg TV to discuss what the data is actually saying about private credit. … Read More about Bloomberg TV | Don’t See A “Credit Crunch” – Lincoln International CEO
Expo West 2026: Protein, Function and Simplicity Drive the Show
In early March, 11 members of Lincoln International’s food and beverage team made the annual trip to Expo West in Anaheim, California. Attendance in 2026 surged to ~80,000 attendees (up… Read More about Expo West 2026: Protein, Function and Simplicity Drive the Show
VMS and Sports & Active Nutrition Industry Report
From the fast-growing performance nutrition segment to the expanding protein category, a host of trends and macro factors are shaping the vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS) and sports & active nutrition sectors.
The Growing Demand for Functional Pet Treats
The global pet industry continues to undergo a significant transformation as the traditional boundaries between food, treats and supplements blur. Once seen as simple rewards or indulgences, dog and cat… Read More about The Growing Demand for Functional Pet Treats
Spotlight on Battery Storage
The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and the battery energy storage system (BESS) sector is emerging as a cornerstone of this transition. In this series, Lincoln International… Read More about Spotlight on Battery Storage
Matthew H. Lee
Matt specializes in providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients across the technology sector, including private equity firms, private founders and large corporations. Matt has experience with both… Read More about Matthew H. Lee
Andrew Aversa
Andrew provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients including domestic and international private equity firms, entrepreneurs and large corporations. He has nearly a decade of advisory experience and… Read More about Andrew Aversa
Lincoln International Adds Kunal Kalra as Managing Director, Expanding Software Coverage in Europe
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Kunal Kalra as a Managing Director in its Technology Group. Based in the firm’s London… Read More about Lincoln International Adds Kunal Kalra as Managing Director, Expanding Software Coverage in Europe
Kunal Kalra
Kunal is a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Technology Group and provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, founders and global corporations. Kunal has… Read More about Kunal Kalra
Data-Driven Value in EMS M&A
No matter the sector or situation, data is often the most important asset in a seller’s toolkit. Still, money is being left on the table and transactions are being put… Read More about Data-Driven Value in EMS M&A
AI in Transport & Logistics: Execution, Neither Hype nor Fear
News and market moves on Feb. 12, 2026 underscored both how AI is already reshaping transport and logistics and how easily investors can overreact to a hint of disruption. Micro-cap… Read More about AI in Transport & Logistics: Execution, Neither Hype nor Fear
European Fire & Life Safety Services Quarterly Review Q4 2025
Looking back at the fourth quarter, the general sentiment in the fire and life safety sector in Europe is that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity remains resilient and dynamic, with… Read More about European Fire & Life Safety Services Quarterly Review Q4 2025
Lincoln International Adds Sara Rachele Napolitano as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sara Rachele Napolitano as a Managing Director in its Technology Group. Based in the firm’s… Read More about Lincoln International Adds Sara Rachele Napolitano as Managing Director
Alberto Sanz
As a Vice President in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, Alberto provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to corporates, founders and private equity investors. He has experience advising on complex strategic… Read More about Alberto Sanz
trans.info | High-Quality Transactions Will Shape Transport and Logistics M&A in 2026
Originally published by trans.info on February 20, 2026. The correction phase is over, but rather than a deal boom, discipline and selectivity are shaping the transport and logistics mergers and… Read More about trans.info | High-Quality Transactions Will Shape Transport and Logistics M&A in 2026
AI as a Structural Inflection Point for Tech Services Firms: Implications for CEOs, Private Equity Investors and M&A Processes
Valuations of many listed Tech Services and Software companies have come under pressure, driven by uncertainty around AI’s structural impact on delivery models, pricing power and long-term margin resilience. Harald… Read More about AI as a Structural Inflection Point for Tech Services Firms: Implications for CEOs, Private Equity Investors and M&A Processes
Sara Rachele Napolitano
As a Managing Director in Lincoln International’s Technology Group, Sara Rachele provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and founders. With nearly two decades of advisory… Read More about Sara Rachele Napolitano