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Christopher Petrossian
Managing Director & U.S. Co-head of Consumer
Los Angeles Mergers & Acquisitions Consumer | Industrials cpetrossian@lincolninternational.com +1 (213) 283-3703Through honest advice, passionate client service and hands-on execution, I strive to deliver outlier results for my clients.
Chris co-heads Lincoln’s Consumer Group in the U.S. and heads the Los Angeles office. In addition, he is on the firm’s Global Strategy Committee and a member of the Fairness Opinion Committee. He markets the firm’s services, manages key client relationships and actively leads all aspects of deal execution for owner-entrepreneurs, private equity firms and publicly traded corporations.
Chris has more than 20 years of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory experience across a variety of industries. His transaction experience includes sell-side and buy-side M&A, cross-border M&A, corporate carve-outs, fairness opinions as well as debt and equity capital raises. Chris supports clients through a deep understanding of their needs and the dynamics driving M&A and the capital markets. Chris has successfully closed more than 100 transactions totaling over $50 billion in value.
Prior to joining Lincoln, Chris held multiple senior-level roles at Lehman Brothers / Barclays Capital, including Head of the Western Region Middle Market Group, SVP in the Financial Sponsors Group and VP in M&A.
Chris holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California Los Angeles, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude.
Perspectives featuring Christopher Petrossian
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The Fitness Investment Landscape
State of the Fitness Market: presented by L.E.K. Consulting Fitness Market Stabilization and Return to Growth Few industries were as negatively impacted by COVID-19 as the in-person fitness industry. Deemed… Read More
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Thriving in Motion: Exploring the Latest Outdoor and Sports Industry Trends
As the dust settles from the pandemic-induced frenzy, the active outdoor and sports equipment industries now stand at a fascinating crossroads. What began as a surge in demand—a lifeline for… Read More
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How Consumer Products & Services Companies Are Viewing M&A Outlook for 2023
In today’s dealmaking environment, uncertainty and caution reign supreme. Consumer confidence has seen declines as high inflation and recession fears dominate. At the same time, investors continue to look for… Read More
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Differentiated Pet Food Brands Fetch High Multiples: Guidance for Sector Entrepreneurs
For investors, the recession resilient nature of the pet sector and its strong performance through multiple economic cycles has long been notable. Most recently, the pandemic solidified the sector’s resilience… Read More
News & Media featuring Christopher Petrossian
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Lincoln International Adds Tosh Dhanalal as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Tosh Dhanalal as a Managing Director in the firm’s Consumer Group in Los Angeles.… Read More
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TransPerfect | Dynamics Driving Mergers and Acquisitions in the COVID Era
Originally published by TransPerfect on August 13, 2021. The pandemic has really shaken things up, and the ripple effects continue to alter the business landscape. To understand how it’s affecting the… Read More
Meet our Senior Team in Consumer & Industrials
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It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.
Dirk Damegger
Managing Director & European Co-head of Consumer
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I have a hands-on approach and bring energy, creativity and passion to every client transaction.
Eddie Krule
Managing Director
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