Robert Zenni

Vice President

Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Industrials rzenni@lincolninternational.com +1 (312) 628-1619

I create long-lasting client relationships by using a hands-on and thoughtful approach, being honest and addressing every situation head-on.

Who We Are / Our People / Robert Zenni

Robby provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to private equity firms, corporations and business owners in connection with cross-border, buy-side, sell-side and corporate carve-out transactions.

Robby works closely with his clients throughout the process to deeply understand their unique objectives, enabling him to best position their businesses for positive outcomes that have a lasting impact on all stakeholders.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Robby worked in the leveraged finance group at KeyBanc Capital Markets. Previously, he worked in equity research.

Robby earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati.

Recent Transactions

BlackRock Wincup Atar Capital 2020

Lincoln International advised funds managed by BlackRock in the sale of WinCup, Inc. to Atar Capital

Industrials | Packaging

WinCup StyroChem PMC 2019

Lincoln International advises StyroChem in its sale to PMC Capital

Bocchi Bright International Aterian Investment 2020

Lincoln International advised Bocchi Laboratories in its sale to Bright International, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners

Lincoln International advised MacLean Power on receiving a majority equity investment from Centerbridge Partners

Energy, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials

Merit Capital Partner Monarch TriWest 2022

Lincoln International has advised Merit Capital Partners on the sale of Monarch Industries to TriWest Capital Partners

Metalcraft Technologies ARCH Precision Components Madison Dearborn Partners 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that MSC Aerospace has sold Metalcraft Technologies Inc. (MTI) to ARCH Precision Components, a portfolio company of Madison Dearborn Partners. Learn more:

Aerospace & Defense | Industrials

ARCH Global Precision has been sold to The Jordan Company

Lincoln is pleased to announce that ARCH Global Precision, a Strength Capital Partners and Main Post Partners platform company, has been sold to The Jordan Company

Topaz Lighting And Electric Southwire 2021

Lincoln International advised Topaz Lighting Corp. on its sale to Southwire Company

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Meet our Senior Team

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

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

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 enjoy the opportunity to interact with interesting and diverse clients and work tirelessly to achieve the best results.

Matthew Buck

Managing Director

London

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

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

Charles de Fels

Managing Director

Paris

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

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

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

I appreciate that each client is diverse with different products, business models, technologies and end markets. I remain steadfast to being a trustworthy advisor and driving dynamic processes.

Richard Floto

Managing Director

Frankfurt

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