An Overview of the Lincoln Private Market Index
Aug 2024
The Lincoln Private Market Index (f/k/a Lincoln Middle Market Index), is the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of U.S. privately held companies—primarily those owned by private equity firms.
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Summary
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The Valuations & Opinions Group at Lincoln International publishes quarterly index that provides a unique measurement of changes in enterprise value of private middle market companies.
- Provides a key benchmarking tool for private equity sponsors and institutional investors.
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Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
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Managing Director & Co-head of Valuations & Opinions
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