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

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
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
Connell AnchorDanly HiddenHarbor 2018

Lincoln International represents Connell in the sale of Anchor Danly to Hidden Harbor

Industrials
Strait Lane has sold Griswold to Rogers Corporation

Lincoln International represents Strait Lane Capital Partners in the sale of Griswold LLC to Rogers Corporation

Industrials
Arvos Group has sold Raymond Bartlett Snow to Schenck Process Group

Lincoln International represents Arvos Group, a portfolio company of Triton Partners, in the sale of Raymond Bartlett Snow to Schenck Process Group, a portfolio company of The Blackstone Group

Industrials
Trilantic Capital Partners has acquired Sunbelt Transformer

Lincoln International represents Trilantic Capital Partners in its acquisition of Sunbelt Transformer

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
CHB Capital Partners has sold Logic PD to Compass Group Equity Partners

Lincoln International represents CHB Capital Partners in the sale of Logic PD to Compass Group Equity Partners

Industrials | Technology, Media & Telecom

Meet our Senior Team

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 have a long-term presence in the sector and bring deep industry knowledge to lead my clients to successful outcomes.

Teresa Clegg

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

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

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

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

Establishing trust and confidence is paramount to a lasting relationship.

Rommel Franco

Managing Director

Madrid

I strive to be professional, honest and hard-working. By helping clients execute strategic M&A transactions, I am contributing to making the world better.

Tetsuya Fujii

Managing Director | CEO Japan

Tokyo

John Hamilton
I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

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