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Ray Usui

Ray specializes in providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services for Japanese companies. He holds deep experience in a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including buy-side and sell-side… Read More

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Medical Devices Outsourcing and Manufacturing Momentum

The outsourced medical device market continues to attract strong investor interest despite sector challenges, such as the destocking trends seen in 2023-2024 and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, slowing deal activity. High… Read More

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5 Key Takeaways from PLMA Europe 2025

Lincoln International recently attended the 2025 World of Private Label, hosted by the Private Label Manufacturer’s Association (PLMA). As the largest global gathering of private label professionals—drawing 32,000 attendees from… Read More

Industrial Software Spring 2025 Market Report

Disruptions in the global supply chain have highlighted the importance of high-impact, hard-dollar return on investment supply chain management (SCM) software tools that improve speed, cost, compliance and quality. In… Read More

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Key Takeaways from ZOOMARK

Lincoln International recently attended ZOOMARK 2025, the leading international trade show for pet food and pet care. This pivotal event attracted more than 30,000 attendees from 120 countries and over… Read More

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Ti Insight | Food Logistics: Opportunities for Growth at Scale in a Challenging Marketplace

Published by Ti Insight on May 22, 2025 Food & Beverages: Logistics Market Size Ti forecasts that the global food and beverages logistics market size will grow by 5.9% year-on-year, to… Read More

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Stefan Urosevic

Stefan provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, founder-owned businesses and publicly held corporations across the healthcare sector. With a focus on building deep relationships to… Read More

Lincoln International Adds Byron Griffin as Senior Director to Focus on Business Services in Europe

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Byron Griffin as Senior Director in its Business Services Group. Based in London, Byron will… Read More

DVZ | Financial Investors Build on the Lego Principle

Published by Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung on May 13, 2025 Dirk Engelmann, Managing Director in Lincoln International’s Business Services Group, recently shared his insights with DVZ on the growing consolidation pressures in… Read More

Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2025

In a major shift toward a more protectionist trade policy, the U.S. administration has announced the implementation of new reciprocal tariffs, including a baseline 10% tariff on all imports (at… Read More

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Active Nutrition: Trends Shaping the Sector in 2025

In 2024, key trends drove category activity in the active nutrition sector. Now, Lincoln International’s Consumer Health experts have identified key factors poised to influence the active nutrition sector in… Read More

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Constantijn Crans

Constantijn providers mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, corporations and entrepreneurs. He has extensive experience executing sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, as well as corporate carve-outs, capital… Read More

Women’s Wear Daily | Beauty High Stakes: Sell, Shut Down or Keep?

Published by Women’s Wear Daily on April 18, 2025 Ashleigh Barker, Director and head of beauty and personal care in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, recently shared her insights into strategies for… Read More

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Strategic Shifts in the UK Wealth Management Market: A Deep Dive into Recent Trends and Future Outlook

  The UK’s addressable wealth management market is valued at over £2 trillion, with approximately 30% serviced through the financial advice sector.[1] Despite its considerable size, the industry is still… Read More

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Cyber Roadmap: 2025 and beyond

Athletech | Inside the New Fitness Economy

Published by Athletech News on April 8, 2025 Kyle Perreira, Director and leader of Lincoln’s outdoor, fitness and experiential sector, recently provided insights for brands and fitness operators in an… Read More

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State of the Fitness Market: 2025 Edition

2025 Fitness Market Update The fitness industry enters 2025 with strong tailwinds, building on multiple years of sustained growth and transformation. Following the pandemic-era disruptions and inflationary headwinds, 2024 marked… Read More

Automotive M&A: Electrification in the Spotlight

Automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers have faced extraordinary challenges between 2018 and 2024. The implementation of the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) in 2018 resulted in several… Read More

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Fortifying Returns in Commercial Security Systems Replacement & Services

State of the Sub-Sector: Presented by Lincoln International and STEER Partners   The broader fire & life safety industry has been driving transaction headlines for several years, and the commercial… Read More

Six Key Themes from Infrastructure Investor Global Summit 2025

Lincoln International’s Energy Transition, Power & Infrastructure Group recently attended the 2025 Infrastructure Investor Global Summit, one of the industry’s largest events that brought together 3,000 of the world’s top… Read More

Handelsblatt | How Private Equity Investors Are Consolidating the German Consulting Industry

Published by Handelsblatt on April 2, 2025 Friedrich Bieselt, Managing Director and head of Lincoln International’s Business Services Group in Europe, recently shared insights with Handelsblatt on the private equity-led… Read More

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2025 Furniture Sector Outlook

In an uncertain economic climate in 2024, investors and companies adopted a “wait-and-see” approach, prolonging a slowdown in home sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Valuation gaps between buyers and… Read More

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Licensing as an Exit Strategy: Maximizing Brand Value

The brand licensing industry generated over $350 billion in global retail sales in 2023 and outperformed the overall global retail market.1 For fashion and apparel brands, licensing offers a unique… Read More

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Private Equity’s Continued Confidence in Fund Administration, Trust and Corporate Services

The fund administration, trust and corporate services (FATCS) sector continues to exhibit resilient growth, driven by enduring structural factors. With global capital expanding, regulatory challenges increasing and outsourcing on the… Read More

Cybersecurity Report: Year-end 2024

In 2024, cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth investments saw a massive rebound, fueled by slowing inflation, stable interest rates, healthy spending growth and available capital across a widening… Read More