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U.S. Distribution M&A Continues in an Evolving Market
Macroeconomic uncertainty, particularly the combination of widespread price inflation (and the Federal Reserve’s response to it) and expectations for a downturn in 2023, have eroded investor confidence since mid-2022, driving… Read More
The Loadstar | Takeover Talk: Mid-sized Deals to Power 2023 M&A Activity
Originally published by The Loadstar on December 23, 2022. Dirk Engelmann and Gaurang Shastri, Managing Directors in Lincoln’s Business Services Group, share their expectations for logistics and transportation mergers and… Read More
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Outsourced Healthcare Logistics: Ripe for Private Equity Investment
Ample consolidation opportunity for private equity (PE) to capitalize on accelerating healthcare trends and consistent well-above GDP growth rates Favorable market fundamentals supporting the mid-and-long-term outlook for healthcare third-party… Read More
Reality Check: Assessing Private Equity’s 2022 Predictions
In Q4 2021, Lincoln International surveyed nearly 400 private equity investors on their expectations for dealmaking in the year ahead. In the three quarters since, public equity markets have seen… Read More
Lending Opportunities Abound for PE Investments in Digital Infrastructure
COVID-19 flipped the script on infrastructure investments. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have proven certain traditional infrastructure assets, like airports and public transportation hubs, are not always as low-risk an investment… Read More
Facilities & Industrial Services: 2022 Market Perspectives
Long-Term Trends Driving Growth and Underpinning Facilities and Industrial Services M&A Investor interest in facilities and industrial services remains high, given the numerous attractive tailwinds that underpin the sector’s resiliency… Read More
M&A Activity in Fire and Life Safety Services Continues to Heat Up
Long-Term Trends Underpinning the Fire and Life Safety Services Industry Amid mounting regulatory oversight and compliance expectations in the fire and life safety services sector, investors are pursuing roll-up strategies.… Read More
Lincoln Private Market Index Experiences First Decline Since Q1 2020
Public market volatility driven by heightened recession fears trickled to private market enterprise values in Q2 The Lincoln Private Market Index (Lincoln PMI), the only index that tracks changes in… Read More
Even as Possible Recession Looms, Prospects for Private Markets Look Strong
It is no secret that public markets are facing notable volatility. But from where I sit in the trenches of private market dealmaking, the near-term prospects for private equity remain… Read More
Scale your Career: What Makes a Good Investment Banker Great?
For new analysts and associates, communication, collaboration and coordination are essential components of a successful investment banking career. Individuals who can communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across title levels… Read More
Career Path Options for Prospective Investment Bankers
If you are seeking an opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you can learn a wide variety of skills and advise clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as raising… Read More