We appreciate Lincoln’s efforts in putting together this transaction and assisting both parties to bridge the cross culture and cross border barriers.
Mrinal Bantwal
Managing Director at SATRAC

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Kyokuto Satrac 2020

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd. has acquired Satrac Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Satrac Engineering Pvt. Ltd., is a Bangalore, India-based manufacturer of special-purpose vehicles such as truck tipper bodies, trailers and tank trucks and is a supplier to all leading truck original… Read More

Plews & Edelmann Highline Sterling Group 2020

Plews & Edelmann has sold its retail segment to Highline Aftermarket, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group

Plews Retail is a leading designer and distributor of automotive and industrial tools and accessories, in categories like lubrication, air accessories, air hoses and tire repair. Plews Retail’s comprehensive product… Read More

PRECO Sensata 2020

PRECO Electronics has been sold to Sensata Technologies

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, PRECO Electronics is a leading provider of radar-based perception solutions for both on-road and off-road heavy-duty vehicles, serving premium original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket distributors… Read More

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

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

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

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

Willi Elbe Group Aequita 2020

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

CMore Automotive Luxoft DXC.technology 2020

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

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

BGF Woodall Nicholson Holdings Rutland Partners 2020

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

Brembo_Infibra Technologies

Brembo has acquired Infibra Technologies

Target: Infibra Technologies Target Headquarters: Italy Acquirer: Brembo Acquirer Headquarters: Italy Target Description: Infibra Technologies is a leading Italian provider of fiber optic sensors systems for monitoring of temperature, vibration,… Read More

Gilde Buyout Partners Gundlach Automotive Corporation 2020

Gilde Buy Out Partners has refinanced Gundlach Automotive Corporation

Client: Gilde Buy Out Partners AG Client Location: Switzerland Target: Pon Tyre Group (former, Gundlach Automotive Corporation) (seller: Pon Holdings B.V.) Target Location: Germany Buyer: Gilde Buy Out Partners AG Buyer… Read More

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Bradley Clarke

Brad provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory to clients across the industrials sector. He has experience in both buy-side and sell-side transactions as well as domestic and cross-border transactions, working… Read More

Graham TransAxle Crossplane 2019

Graham Partners has sold TransAxle to Crossplane Capital

Headquartered in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, TransAxle is a leading, independent remanufacturer of transmissions, axles and hydraulics and provider of other complementary fleet products for commercial trucks and off off-highway vehicles.… Read More

Auto Parts E-commerce Continuing to Hit on All Cylinders

Merger and acquisition activity within the auto aftermarket continues to showcase robust growth driven by strong industry fundamentals. The U.S. light vehicles in operation and miles driven continue to increase… Read More

Insight Equity Plasman Group 2019

Insight Equity has refinanced Plasman Group

Client: Insight Equity Client Location: United States Target: Plasman Group Target Location: Canada Target Description: Plasman Group is a leading full-service Tier I supplier of Class A exterior trim, fascia,… Read More

Tying the Knot: Auto Suppliers Should Follow the OEMs’ Example and Partner up to Meet Industry Demands

The automotive industry continues to undergo radical transformation as the impact of electrification, autonomous driving and ride sharing gains pace. To address these new technologies, players in the auto industry—both… Read More

Global Dynamics Drive Hazards and Opportunities in the Auto Industry

As the economy shudders, dipping its toe into the waters of a recession, macroeconomic, regulatory and geopolitical trends have been disrupting the automotive industry, creating headwinds and pockets of opportunity… Read More

Janesville Jason Motus Atlas 2019

Jason Industries has sold Janesville to Motus Integrated Technologies, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Jason Industries, has agreed to the proposed divestiture of its subsidiary Janesville to Motus Integrated Technologies, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings LLC… Read More

Trive Madison Kipp Corporation 2019

Trive Capital has refinanced Madison Kipp Corporation

Client: Trive Capital Client Country: U.S. Target: Madison-Kipp Corporation Target Country: U.S. Target Description: Madison-Kipp Corporation is a premier producer of precision machined aluminum die castings and subassemblies for the… Read More

Premo has received a significant minority investment from Mumtalakat

Premo has received a significant minority investment from Mumtalakat

Premo was established in 1962 with headquarters in Malaga, Spain, from which the company oversees its international manufacturing facilities in China, Vietnam and Morocco and its 1,400 employees. The company… Read More

Kissling TE Connectivity 2019

Kissling Elektrotechnik has been sold to TE Connectivity

Lincoln International is pleased to announce the sale of Kissling Elektrotechnik, a specialist in the field of high voltage relays and switches mainly for the commercial vehicle industry, to the… Read More

Sinterwerke has been sold to Sumitomo Electric

Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Sinterwerke, a manufacturer of power metals parts to the automotive & truck industry, to Sumitomo… Read More

Lincoln International expands its Automotive & Truck Group and hires Joerg Brunner as a Director

Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, announced today that it has strengthened its global Automotive & Truck Group with the addition of Joerg Brunner as a Director in… Read More