294
transactions completed worldwide in the last 5 years
56%
cross-border transactions in 2018
67%
strategic buyer outcomes in 2018
Meet our Senior Team
I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.
Sean Bennis
Managing Director & Global Head of Industrials
Chicago
I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director & Head of Switzerland
Zurich
I strive to provide actionable strategies and an efficient process for my clients navigating transactions.
Eric Cartier
Managing Director
Los Angeles
I build trust with my clients through integrity and clear communication. Our clients value providing them with our market insight and expertise.
Ulrich Desl
Managing Director & Co-Head of Industrials, Europe
Frankfurt
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director & Head of Germany
Frankfurt
Global Industrials Group Ranks #1 for Sell-Side Transactions Again in 2018
Lincoln International’s Global Industrials Group finished 2018 with 73 sell-side deals, keeping it at the top of Mergermarket’s industrials league table for a second consecutive year. The group led all firms… Read More
CEI Equipment has been sold to Kentucky Trailer, a portfolio company of Alleghany Capital
Lincoln is pleased to announce that CEI Equipment has been sold to R.C. Tway Company (dba Kentucky Trailer), a portfolio company of Alleghany Capital. Lincoln International acted as the exclusive… Read More
Guardian Industries has sold Custom Glass Solutions to Stellex Capital Management
Headquartered in central Ohio, Custom Glass Solutions (CGS) is a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of custom engineered glazing solutions. The company offers a variety of large-format laminated, tempered… Read More
Sanjeev Varma joins Lincoln International as a Senior Advisor
Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Sanjeev Varma has joined the firm as a senior advisor. He brings extensive expertise that will support… Read More
Clearlake Capital has sold Sage to Asahi Kasei
Client: Clearlake Capital Group Client Location: U.S. Target: Sage Automotive Industries Target Location: U.S. Buyer: Asahi Kasei Corporation Buyer Location: Japan Target Description: Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of automotive interior material.
Preet Singh
Preet advises industrial businesses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in raising growth capital. He supports family-owned businesses, helping them to find strategic partners for continued growth and providing an… Read More
Sensata Technologies has completed the sale of its valves business to Pacific Industrial Co.
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST; “Sensata”), a leading industrial technology company, has completed the sale of its valves… Read More
Accuride, a portfolio company of Crestview, has sold Gianetti Ruote to Quantum
Client: Accuride Corporation (Crestview) Client Location: U.S. Target: Gianetti Ruote S.r.l. Target Location: Italy Buyer: Quantum Capital Partners AG Buyer Location: Germany Target Description: Gianetti Ruote, S.r.l. is a European manufacturer of steel wheels.
Robert Satow
Robert spearheads Lincoln’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services for global automotive and mobility technology businesses. He has over 25 years of extensive corporate finance experience advising public and private… Read More
Adam Gifford
Adam provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the industrial sector. He has executed transactions for leading private equity groups, public companies, and private and family-owned businesses.… Read More
Patrick von Herz
Patrick co-heads Lincoln’s automotive & mobility technology team and focuses on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He has considerable advisory experience, particularly on complex cross-border transactions, and has aided private… Read More
Tetsuya Fujii
As Head of Japan, Tetsuya manages business developments and operations for Lincoln’s Japan office. He leads mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory on transactions involving Japanese companies, where most deals are… Read More
RAHO has acquired NKB Technology GmbH
Client: RAHO Automotive GmbH Client Location: Germany Target: NKB Technology GmbH (seller: NKB Technovations India Private Limited) Target Location: Germany (India) Buyer: RAHO Automotive GmbH Buyer Location: Germany Target Description: NKB is a supplier of intralogistics solutions.
Caird Capital has sold Nylacast to Equistone
Client: Caird Capital Client Location: U.K. Target: Nylacast Holdings Target Location: U.K. Buyer: Equistone Partners Europe Buyer Location: U.K. Target Description: Nylacast offers a wide range of cast nylon polymer products
Parquest and CM-CIC Investissement have sold Caillau to Cathay Capital and Essling
Client: Parquest, CM-CIC Investissement, Managers Client Location: France Target: Etablissement Caillau SAS Target Location: France Buyer: Cathay Capital, Essling Capital Buyer Location: France, China Target Description: Caillau is specialized in the design, development and manufacturing of high… Read More
GMM SpA has acquired Techni Waterjet Pty Ltd
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that GMM SpA (“GMM”), a portfolio company of Consilium Private Equity Fund III (“Consilium”), has acquired Techni… Read More
Motec has been sold to AMETEK
Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful sale of the embedded mobile machine vision specialist Motec to AMETEK. The Company’s ruggedized vision products… Read More
Kraco has sold its air care assets to Niteo
Client: Sun Capital Partners Client Location: U.S. Target: Kraco Enterprises’ air care assets Target Location: U.S. Buyer: Niteo Products, LLC (Highlander Partners) Buyer Location: U.S. Target Description: Kraco Enterprises is the leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive… Read More
Kraco has sold its accessories, floor mat and sun protection assets to Custom Accessories
Client: Sun Capital Partners Client Location: U.S. Target: Kraco Enterprises’ accessories, floor mats and sun protection assets Target Location: U.S. Buyer: Custom Accessories Buyer Location: U.S. Target Description: Kraco Enterprises is the leading manufacturer and distributor of… Read More
Crestview Partners has acquired ATCDT Corp.
Client: Crestview Partners Client Location: United States Buyer: Crestview Partners / MidCap Financial Buyer Location: United States Target: ATCDT Corp. (d/b/a “ATC Drivetrain”) Target Location: United States Target Description: ACTDT is… Read More
Airbus has sold Dornier Consulting to Palero
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”) is pleased to announce the successful sale of the international technology consulting and project management firm Dornier Consulting International (“DCI”) to Palero. This divestment enables Airbus to… Read More
Toyo Tires has sold its rigid polyurethane foam business
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (“Toyo Tires” or the “Company) has executed an agreement on… Read More
Milestone Partners has sold Precision Partners Holding Company to AK Steel Corporation
Client: Milestone Partners Client Location: United States Buyer: AK Steel Corporation Buyer Location: United States Target: Precision Partners Holding Company (dba Electromac) Target Location: United States Target Description: Precision Partners… Read More
ITK Engineering has been sold to Bosch Engineering
Client: Private Shareholder Client Location: Germany Target: ITK Engineering AG Target Location: Germany Acquirer: Bosch Engineering Acquirer Location: Germany Target Description: ITK Engineering is a technology consulting firm.
Clearlake Capital has sold Futuris Group to Adient
Client: Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. Client Location: United States Buyer: Adient PLC. (NYSE: ADNT) Buyer Location: United States Target: Futuris Group Target Location: United States Target Description: Futuris is a… Read More