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Bright Road Ahead for Investors in the Automotive Aftermarket
As Americans keep close tabs on their budgets and have more time on their hands while at home, the thought of personally performing maintenance and repairs, such as changing a… Read More about Bright Road Ahead for Investors in the Automotive Aftermarket
Webinar | Analyzing Automotive Investment Opportunities in a Volatile Environment
On June 4, 2020, experts in the automotive supply sector from Lincoln International and Conway MacKenzie hosted a panel discussion providing valuable insights regarding the current industry outlook and recovery… Read More about Webinar | Analyzing Automotive Investment Opportunities in a Volatile Environment
BPE has acquired Dätwyler’s Civil-Engineering Business
BPE, together with management, has acquired all shares of Dätwyler Sealing Technologies Deutschland GmbH, including its associated operational real estate. The company, which will be renamed to SEALABLE Solutions GmbH,… Read More about BPE has acquired Dätwyler’s Civil-Engineering Business
What is the New Normal? A Closer Look at Automotive Demand & Supply Chain Impact
In April, U.S. light vehicle sales fell almost 50% year on year and resulted in a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of just 8.6m – significantly lower than any other… Read More about What is the New Normal? A Closer Look at Automotive Demand & Supply Chain Impact
Industrial Technology Leaders are Likely Buyers for First Wave of Post-Pandemic Industrials M&A
The COVID-19 pandemic has already brought significant changes to the deal-making landscape. While regular-way deal activity has ground to a halt, strategic Industrial Technology buyers largely remain “open” and accessible.… Read More about Industrial Technology Leaders are Likely Buyers for First Wave of Post-Pandemic Industrials M&A
Consolidation in Automotive Services Set to Accelerate with COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the way people behave and how businesses operate. As part of those changes, society has also altered the way it moves. More specifically, in… Read More about Consolidation in Automotive Services Set to Accelerate with COVID-19
ILSCO Corporation has been sold to ECM Industries, a portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners
ILSCO is a vertically integrated manufacturer of electrical connectors, tools and accessories serving commercial, industrial, utility and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. The company offers a complete line of specification… Read More about ILSCO Corporation has been sold to ECM Industries, a portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q1 2020 Middle Market Index
Published by Bloomberg on May 7, 2020 here. As companies navigate COVID-19, middle market enterprise values fare better than the S&P 500 No industry sector was spared by the declines… Read More about Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q1 2020 Middle Market Index
Exel Industries has acquired Intec from Eisenmann
Exel Industries SA, headquartered in Paris, France, is a group of companies in the agricultural, industrial and consumer markets, majority-owned and led by the Ballu family. Intec GmbH & Co.… Read More about Exel Industries has acquired Intec from Eisenmann
In Manufacturing and Distribution, “Recession Resilience” Is No Longer Enough
For years, potential buyers asked management teams how their companies weathered in the Great Recession. The present pandemic will be the next test of company resilience and value. Until recently,… Read More about In Manufacturing and Distribution, “Recession Resilience” Is No Longer Enough
Willi Elbe Group has been sold to AEQUITA
Willi Elbe Group is a leading automotive Tier-1 supplier of highly sophisticated, technologically advanced steering and driveline systems. Building on its world class research and development team, Willi Elbe Group… Read More about Willi Elbe Group has been sold to AEQUITA
CMORE Automotive has been sold to Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company
Headquartered in Lindau, Germany, CMORE Automotive is an independent services provider dedicated to the development and validation of AI-driven mobility systems, serving German premium OEMs and their largest Tier 1… Read More about CMORE Automotive has been sold to Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company
Bradley Drake
Brad provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, specializing in the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector. He has executed cross-border sell-side and buy-side transactions for leading… Read More about Bradley Drake
Founders and shareholders have sold Applied Micro Electronics to Gimv
Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Applied Micro Electronics (AME) is an independent developer and manufacturer of high-quality smart electronic modules. The company uniquely combines electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software development… Read More about Founders and shareholders have sold Applied Micro Electronics to Gimv
Rethinking the Global Chemicals Supply Chain
The chemicals supply chain has always been global, because certain raw materials can only be sourced from, made in or distributed to certain areas of the world. Chemical manufacturers’ supply… Read More about Rethinking the Global Chemicals Supply Chain
Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2020
While the overall impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the packaging industry has been moderate, the packaging M&A market is slowing down in real-time as companies focus attention on current operations.
Packaging Sector Update Amidst COVID-19 Uncertainty
Since the beginning of 2020 and particularly over the last several weeks, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had widespread effects on the global economy and M&A activity in the middle market.… Read More about Packaging Sector Update Amidst COVID-19 Uncertainty
COVID-19 Impact On Auto Industry – How Long Will It Last?
The COVID-19 crisis has already had a profound impact on the global automotive industry. OEMs have shuttered assembly plants throughout North America and Europe and this has resulted in virtually… Read More about COVID-19 Impact On Auto Industry – How Long Will It Last?
Aerospace & Defense Trends Amidst Turbulent COVID-19 Period
As commercial airlines have made significant cuts to their capacity due to global travel restrictions and demand reductions, coupled with facility shutdowns of OEMs and major suppliers, the commercial aerospace… Read More about Aerospace & Defense Trends Amidst Turbulent COVID-19 Period
BGF and other investors have sold Woodall Nicholson Holdings Limited to Rutland Partners
Woodall Nicholson, based in Westhoughton, UK, is Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialist vehicles with recognised leading marques. With nine production facilities and servicing eight individual businesses, Woodall Nicholson… Read More about BGF and other investors have sold Woodall Nicholson Holdings Limited to Rutland Partners
Enoflex has acquired Sparflex
Target: Sparflex SA Target Headquarters: France Acquirer Sponsor: Cobepa Acquirer Sponsor Headquarters: Germany Acquirer: Enoflex Acquirer Headquarters: France Target Description: Sparflex is a producer of packaging and labelling products for… Read More about Enoflex has acquired Sparflex
Burckhardt Compression has acquired global compressor business from The Japan Steel Works
Burckhardt Compression is strengthening its market presence and acquiring the global compressor business from The Japan Steel Works Ltd. (JSW). JSW is a highly diversified manufacturer of steel, power-plant equipment… Read More about Burckhardt Compression has acquired global compressor business from The Japan Steel Works
OpenGate Capital has refinanced EverZinc, a global leading zinc chemicals specialist
Lincoln International acted as the exclusive debt advisor to EverZinc and supported all aspects of the financing process including lender approach, preparation of marketing documents and structuring and negotiating of… Read More about OpenGate Capital has refinanced EverZinc, a global leading zinc chemicals specialist
Edgewater Capital Partners has sold Fiber Materials Inc. to Spirit AeroSystems
Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) is the recognized leader in high temperature composite materials utilized in mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. FMI’s proprietary composite materials are developed using differentiated weaving and… Read More about Edgewater Capital Partners has sold Fiber Materials Inc. to Spirit AeroSystems
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q4 2019 Middle Market Index
Lincoln International reports steady middle market growth Even as the enterprise value performance across the middle market reached all-time highs during the fourth quarter, Lincoln International (Lincoln), a leading global… Read More about Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q4 2019 Middle Market Index