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Capital Sources beyond Consumer Spending: Key Considerations for Retail to Thrive in a Challenged Environment
RETAIL TO CONTINUE TO BE IMPACTED IN A POST-COVID WORLD In several earlier COVID-19 articles, we addressed a number of topics including how retailers could address COVID-19’s impact on consumer spending, the […]
In a Post-COVID Climate, Home is Where the Care Is
The 65-and-older population has ballooned by over a third (34.2% or 13,787,044) during the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. With a growing pool of older Americans, investors have long […]
Customer Data Platforms Drive Better Customer Acquisition, Engagement and Retention
To help move customers through the sales funnel from awareness to a purchase, a Customer Data Platform (CDP) can help by collecting and structuring real-time data into individual customer profiles and actionable […]
The 2020 Back-to-School Conundrum for Education Investors
After six months, we feel confident in saying that 2020 will go down as one of the most unique years in the history of education investing. COVID-19 has impacted every element of […]
The Next Course for UK Chain Restaurants
During the month of August, Britons were encouraged to dine out through the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday participating restaurants offered a 50 percent discount, up […]
Lincoln’s Middle Market Valuations Database Request
Every quarter, Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group values between 1,600 to 1,800 privately held companies owned by private equity groups. At the end of every quarter Lincoln anonymizes and aggregates a wide […]
From Handbags to Athleisure, European Private Equity Investors Splurge on Luxury
Twenty years ago, Net-a-Porter (now YNAP following merger with Italy’s Yoox) started selling high-end fashion online. While its entrance to the luxury goods market was met with reluctance, it paved the way […]
S&P Global Market Intelligence | COVID-Era Private Credit Trends
A rash of covenant violations due to government-mandated shutdowns has forced lenders to reevaluate portfolio companies and rewrite covenants. As a result, new trends have taken shape in private credit during the […]
Perspectives on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought unprecedented change to the world. Experts from Lincoln’s industry and service groups and 16 countries share here the implications resulting from Coronavirus.
Because news and information about the virus shifts often, this microsite will be updated frequently to share the latest – or evolving – perspectives from Lincoln’s investment banking advisors.
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As COVID-19 Impacts Consumer Behavior, Investors Remain Hungry for Food & Beverage Acquisitions
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the globe, food & beverage consumption at home has increased significantly. Rising demand has caught the attention of private equity investors with capital ready to deploy and corporate […]
Lincoln International Continues to Announce & Close Deals Amidst Global Pandemic
Lincoln International continues to generate great outcomes on behalf of global clients in the midst of economic uncertainty. Lincoln’s team of 600+ professionals is pleased to share a sample of publicly announced […]