Charles de Fels

Director

Paris Mergers & Acquisitions Aerospace & Defense | Building Products | Industrials c.defels@lincolninternational.fr +33 (0) 6 28 75 43 57

I create lasting partnerships with my clients by demonstrating creativity and adaptability, and providing continuous communication while proactively addressing client concerns.

Who We Are / Our People / Charles de Fels

Charles has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, specializing in the industrial market in France. Through a hands-on, collaborative approach, he advises companies on cross-border M&A, corporate divestitures and leveraged buyouts.

Charles has broad experience advising companies in the industrials sector, specifically companies in aerospace and defense and building and construction. His deep understanding of the business drivers within these sectors allows him to best position these companies for sale. Charles actively positions French corporations, privately owned businesses and private equity groups domestically and abroad.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Charles worked as an intern for DC Advisory.

Charles earned a specialized Master in Corporate Finance from EM Lyon and a bachelor’s degree from Reims Management School.

Recent Transactions in France

Sapio Gruppo Homeperf Parquest 2020

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Gruppo Sapio has acquired a majority stake in Homeperf . Parquest Capital, BNP Paribas Développement and Arkea Capital will reinvest in the business alongside Sapio

Aurora Resurgence International Cookware Kartesa 2020

Lincoln International is pleased to announce the sale of International Cookware, the leading kitchenware manufacturer under the Pyrex® brand in EMEA

Ekstend Isatis Capital 2020

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Ekstend has received a minority investment from Isatis Capital to foster its development

Technology, Media & Telecom

Exxelia IK Investment Partners Micropen 2019

Lincoln International acted as the exclusive buy-side advisor to Exxelia, a portfolio company of IK Investment Partners, on the acquisition of Micropen Technologies Corporation

Andera Volta Expansion 2019

Lincoln International has advised Cabestan Capital, small mid cap fund of Andera Partners, in the refinancing of Volta Group

Business Services

Sewan Kartesia 2019

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Sewan’s shareholders have granted a minority stake to Kartesia

Technology, Media & Telecom

Swiss Post CarPostal France Keolis 2019

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Swiss Post has sold CarPostal France to Keolis

Business Services

Nedap B&Capital 2019

Lincoln International is pleased to announce the sale of Nedap France to B & Capital and its management team

Business Services

Meet our Senior Team

I focus on creating value and establishing long-term relationships with my clients.

Björn Åkerlund

Managing Director

Stockholm

My primary focus is on providing innovative and strategic advice to my clients and developing long-term relationships.

Razmig Arzoumanian

Managing Director

New York

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

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

Chicago

I enjoy helping corporates, business owners and financial sponsors in the automotive industry enhance value and maximize options in challenging situations and a rapidly changing market.

Joerg Brunner

Managing Director

Frankfurt

All forms of construction are very interesting to me and I utilize my passion and knowledge of the industry to drive success for my clients.

Jeffrey Corum

Managing Director

Chicago

Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.

Michael Drill

Managing Director | CEO Germany

Frankfurt

As a former entrepreneur, I have a keen sense of shareholders’ and managers’ stakes in M&A processes, which I use to build mutual trust, challenge ideas and be a partner committed to results.

Arnaud Dudognon

Managing Director

Paris

I enjoy the opportunity to directly participate in the technology revolution by providing my clients with strong industry understanding and real insight into buyer strategies.

Martina Ecker

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I am enticed by the dynamics of M&A deals in combination with learning and understanding companies' business models and striving to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Dirk Engelmann

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Creating an atmosphere and sharing sector knowledge and expertise while providing access to international, strategic players for my clients is my day-to-day objective.

Géraud Estrangin

Managing Director

Paris

I thrive on creating markets for great businesses and helping secure outstanding outcomes for sellers and their management teams.

Ben Farris

Managing Director

Chicago