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Fireside Chat: Private Market Insights

Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Ron Kahn, Managing Director and co-head of the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discuss market conditions.

Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2024 Private Market Webinar

Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2024 Private Market Webinar.  All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More about Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2024 Private Market Webinar

Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2024 Private Market Webinar

On June 5th, 2024, professionals from Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group hosted a webinar discussing insights from the latest proprietary database. Topics included: Fireside chat covering the state of… Read More about Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2024 Private Market Webinar

City A.M. | UK Acquisition Deals Fall to Pandemic Low as Foreign Eyes Turn Away from London

Originally posted by City A.M. on June 4, 2024. UK M&A fell to its lowest in March since 2020, with foreign firms’ purchases of British businesses nearly halving over Q2.… Read More about City A.M. | UK Acquisition Deals Fall to Pandemic Low as Foreign Eyes Turn Away from London

Private Equity News | Private Lending Firms Face Stiff Pressure as Banks Re-enter Leverage Loan Market

Originally posted by Private Equity News on June 3, 2024. Risks tied to private credit may be tested as investment banks re-enter the leveraged lending market. “Proactive repricing is an… Read More about Private Equity News | Private Lending Firms Face Stiff Pressure as Banks Re-enter Leverage Loan Market

An Overview of the Lincoln Senior Debt Index

The Lincoln Senior Debt Index is a quarterly index that tracks the fair market value of 1,600 middle market, direct lending credit investments every quarter across approximately 175+ fund clients… Read More about An Overview of the Lincoln Senior Debt Index

Webinar | Q1 European Private Market Insights and Q2 Outlook

On May 16th, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q1 2024 European private markets, as well as the outlook… Read More about Webinar | Q1 European Private Market Insights and Q2 Outlook

In the Headlines: Lincoln’s Q3 2025 Indexes

Insights and data from Lincoln’s Q3 2025 indexes were featured in several publications. Bloomberg Private Companies Are Being Taken Over by Lenders at Brisk Pace Dimon’s Cockroach Warning Turns Bankers… Read More about In the Headlines: Lincoln’s Q3 2025 Indexes

From Euromoney: Private Credit Article

Originally published by Euromoney on April 23, 2024. The rapid expansion of the private credit market, outside the purview of banking regulators, might pose a fresh systemic risk. As smaller… Read More about From Euromoney: Private Credit Article

Lincoln Private Market Index Continued to Climb in the First Quarter on the Back of Steady Earnings Growth

Despite solid portfolio company performance, buyout activity remains sluggish, but sponsors have deployed alternative strategies to distribute capital to investors The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that… Read More about Lincoln Private Market Index Continued to Climb in the First Quarter on the Back of Steady Earnings Growth

Q1 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index

Lincoln Private Market Index Continued to Climb in the First Quarter on the Back of Steady Earnings Growth The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes… Read More about Q1 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index

Lincoln International adds Dr. Simon von Witzleben as Managing Director

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Dr. Simon von Witzleben has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group… Read More about Lincoln International adds Dr. Simon von Witzleben as Managing Director

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Simon von Witzleben

Simon heads Lincoln’s European transaction opinions offering as part of the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group. He has over a decade of experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A)… Read More about Simon von Witzleben

In the Headlines: Q1 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index

Our Valuations & Opinions Group recently shared findings from the Q1 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index with several publications. Bloomberg Buyouts LevFin Insights Private Debt Investor Private Equity News The Wall… Read More about In the Headlines: Q1 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index

Lincoln International launches Europe’s first private credit market quarterly benchmark

Private credit returns in Europe outperform broadly syndicated loan market over last five years London, 10 April, 2024. Lincoln International has launched Europe’s first private credit market quarterly benchmark, the… Read More about Lincoln International launches Europe’s first private credit market quarterly benchmark

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The Lead Left | Podcast: Private Capital Call

Originally posted by The Lead Left on April 2, 2024. Ron Kahn, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, shares insights on current market trends, including the positive… Read More about The Lead Left | Podcast: Private Capital Call

S&P Global | Private Markets 360° Podcast: Valuation Insights

Originally posted by S&P Global on March 21, 2024. Ron Kahn, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, recently delved into the creation of the Lincoln Private… Read More about S&P Global | Private Markets 360° Podcast: Valuation Insights

Bloomberg | New Private Credit Gauge Shows Returns Beating Leveraged Debt

Originally posted by Bloomberg on March 28, 2024. According to Lincoln’s European Senior Debt Index (ESDI), the private credit industry in Europe has performed better than leveraged loans for the… Read More about Bloomberg | New Private Credit Gauge Shows Returns Beating Leveraged Debt

Affärsvärlden | European Companies Performing Well

Originally posted by Affärsvärlden on March 14, 2024. European companies are outperforming their U.S. counterparts. Proprietary data provided by Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group revealed that European medium-sized companies are… Read More about Affärsvärlden | European Companies Performing Well

Private Equity International | Europe’s Mid-market Resilience

Originally posted by Private Equity International on March 5, 2024. According to our Valuation & Opinions Group’s proprietary insights, 80% of European companies reported YoY revenue growth in Q4 2023,… Read More about Private Equity International | Europe’s Mid-market Resilience

Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2024 Private Market Webinar

Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2024 Private Market Webinar.  All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More about Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2024 Private Market Webinar

Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2024 Private Market Webinar

On March 6th, 2024, professionals from Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group hosted a webinar discussing insights from the latest proprietary database. Topics included: 2023 Private market year-in-review 2024 Private… Read More about Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2024 Private Market Webinar

Alternative Credit Investor | Covenant Breaches Decline for Third Quarter in a Row

Originally posted by Alternative Credit Investor on February 22, 2024. According to the Lincoln International Valuations & Opinions Group proprietary data, lenders and borrowers are proactively addressing potential defaults and… Read More about Alternative Credit Investor | Covenant Breaches Decline for Third Quarter in a Row

Media Momentum: Q4 2023 Lincoln Private Market Index

February 2024 Our Valuations & Opinions Group recently discussed findings from the Q4 2023 Lincoln Private Market Index with several publications. Bloomberg Bloomberg TV CFO Pitchbook Private Equity Professional The Wall Street… Read More about Media Momentum: Q4 2023 Lincoln Private Market Index

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Bloomberg TV | Banks and Private Credit Cash Competition

Originally aired on Bloomberg on February 13, 2024. The Q4 2023 Lincoln Private Market Index highlights that competition on pricing and terms increased in the direct lending market as the… Read More about Bloomberg TV | Banks and Private Credit Cash Competition