Sean Bennis

Managing Director
Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Energy, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials | Industrial Technology +1 (312) 580-1986
I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.
Who We Are / Our People / Sean Bennis

Sean has more than 20 years of experience leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions for clients in the energy, power and industrial technology markets. He has a deep knowledge of the undercurrents driving the industrial market, specializing in high-growth end markets such as power, energy, infrastructure, motion control and process industries.

Sean has an in-depth understanding of M&A economics, focusing on market leaders in growth industries and selling high-quality businesses for premium valuations. He has worked on more than 100 transactions for Fortune 500, private equity and leading private company clients and advised niche engineered product companies on numerous cross-border transactions. As one of Lincoln’s most tenured employees, Sean has been instrumental in the firm’s domestic and international growth initiatives.

Sean has spent his entire career at Lincoln, joining shortly after the firm’s founding as the sixth employee.

Sean earned a Bachelor of Science (with honors) from the College of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of Illinois and St. Andrews University in Scotland.

Recent Transactions

OpenGate Power Partners Pioneer Transformers Mill Point 2019

Lincoln International is pleased to have advised OpenGate Capital on the sale of its portfolio company, Power Partners, to Pioneer Transformers

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Clyde Bergemann Power Group Wynnchurch Capital 2019

Lincoln International is pleased to have advised Clyde Bergemann Power Group on the sale of Clyde Industries to Wynnchurch Capital

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Sentinel Luminaries Acuity 2019

Lincoln International is pleased to announce the sale of the leading provider of specification-grade luminaires, The Luminaries Group, to Acuity Brands, Inc.

Industrials
Pioneer Power Solutions Mill Point Capital 2019

Lincoln International advises Pioneer Power Solutions and provided a fairness opinion on the sale of its transformer business to Mill Point Capital

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Sunbelt Transformer merges with Solomon Corporation

Lincoln International is pleased to have advised Sunbelt Transformer, a portfolio company of Trilantic North America, on its merger with Solomon Corporation, a portfolio company of funds managed by the GFI Energy Group of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Incline Equity RMS Cortec Group 2019

Lincoln International advises Incline Equity in the sale of Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. to Cortec Group

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Frontline Tooling Solutions, an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, has divested Techniks Tool Group to an affiliate of Z Capital Partners

Lincoln is pleased to announce that Frontline Tooling Solutions, an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, has divested Techniks Tool Group to an affiliate of Z Capital Partners

Industrials
Schneider Electric has sold Xantrex's Mobile Power Assets to Mission Critical Electronics

Lincoln has represented Schneider Electric (ENXTPA: SU) in the sale of Xantrex's Mobile Power Assets to Mission Critical Electronics, a portfolio company of Windjammer Capital Investors

Energy, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials

Perspectives by Sean Bennis

Lincoln International represents Techniks Tool Group, a subsidiary of Frontline Tooling Solutions and portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its sale to an affiliate of Z Capital Partners

Further solidifies Lincoln’s leadership and expertise in the metalworking and tools market. Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Frontline Tooling Solutions, an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, has divested Techniks Tool […]

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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

Brunner Joerg
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

Martina Ecker
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

Dirk Engelmann
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

Estrangin Geraud
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

Ben Farris
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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