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Lincoln’s Latest

In Q3 2020, Lincoln International introduced Lincoln’s Latest video series. Experts from across industries, services and geographies, sharing perspectives on current trends, recent observations and future outlooks through this quarterly video series.

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Lincoln International shares quarterly insights from global investment banking advisors, discussing key trends and opportunities across sectors and products.
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Trends in the Financial Institutions Market

Lincoln’s Financial Institutions Group offers a perspective on the key trends that are playing a role in the financial institutions market.

Overview of Pharmaceutical Outsourced Market

James West, Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, gives an overview of the pharmaceutical outsourced market, including global drivers and trends, response from private equity firms and attractive assets for investors within the sector.

Resilient pet sector attracts increasing investor interest underpinned by changing consumer habits

Listen as members of Lincoln's Consumer Group shares their thoughts on the resilient pet sector; identifying the latest trends in investor appetite and key strategies for growth for pet businesses in 2021.

Q1 valuation insights and 2021 forecasts

With over 2,400 portfolio #valuations performed globally by Lincoln International last quarter, our global Valuations & Opinions Group shares insights from this data on EV multiples, EBITDA performance and their forecasts for private company valuations in 2021.

Resilient TMT sector drives increasing competition and diversified investment strategies

Our TMT colleagues from around the world share insights into trends including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well the latest updates on mergers and acquisitions activity in the sector.

Accelerated Trends in Industrials

Listen to perspectives on various aspects within the Industrials industry, from the safety and survivability in the specialty vehicle market in a COVID and post-COVID world to outbound mergers and acquisitions trends in China.

Accelerated Trends in Debt Advisory

Hear perspectives on the changing global consumer landscape from opportunities in home living and e-commerce to the evolution of retailers in the face of increasing competition from Amazon.

Accelerated Trends in Consumer

Hear perspectives on the changing global consumer landscape from opportunities in home living and e-commerce to the evolution of retailers in the face of increasing competition from Amazon.

Accelerated Trends in Business Services

Listen to perspectives on key considerations for mergers and acquisitions in business services, including global distribution and supply chain, talent and staffing in the UK and engineering services in the Nordics.

Accelerated Trends in Valuations & Opinions

Discover proprietary insights into the impact of COVID-19 on private company valuations to date as well as initial Q4 predictions.

Accelerated Trends in Technology, Media & Telecom

Hear insights on navigating rising competition as digital strategies accelerate.

Contributors

Deep knowledge of regulatory matters and business trends in the financial institutions sector enables me to provide quality advice to my clients.

Jay Bliley

Managing Director

New York

Technology, Media & Telecom is rapidly evolving and I am inspired by the opportunity to create solutions for my clients that provide them success today and in the future.

Johannes Bräutigam

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.

Chris Brooks

Managing Director

London

I provide efficient and effective advice to management teams and investors by focusing on their interests and deal objectives in order to create the most value throughout a transaction.

Max Cornu-Thenard

Managing Director

London

I build trust with clients by putting their interests first at all times.

Aude Doyen

Managing Director

London

I partner with clients to provide unbiased advice based on my sector and transaction experience in order to find solutions that serve their long-term interests.

Antoine Dupont-Madinier

Managing Director

London

I foster lasting relationships through highly-detailed work and superior client service.

Jesse Espinoza

Director

San Francisco

I enjoy sharing insights about market and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.

Brian Garfield

Managing Director

New York

I am driven by the opportunity to partner with business owners, guiding them through strategic alternatives, in order to achieve their financial goals.

Adam Gifford

Managing Director

Chicago

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

The consumer sector is full of tangible innovation. I love experiencing the products and services of the businesses we work with and learning about how they became leaders in their fields.

Harry Kalmanowicz

Managing Director

London

It is important to understand what a client's objectives are and to provide truly independent advice.

Anant Kapoor

Managing Director

London

I am passionate about partnering with clients to help them achieve their professional and financial goals, while building long-standing relationships along the way.

Brad Keyworth

Managing Director

Chicago

The most successful and rewarding transactions are those which culminate with a well-established partnership with our client predicated on hard work, trust and alignment in mutual goals.

Roger Knight

Managing Director

New York

I’ve built my career around combining realistic, practical and hands-on advice that achieves the best possible results for clients.

Edward Lethbridge

Managing Director

London

I am driven by the opportunity to provide accurate and thoughtful valuation services that help clients succeed and grow.

Patricia Luscombe

Managing Director

Chicago

Communication and critical thinking are paramount to meeting the needs of my clients both today and in their future.

Richard Olson

Managing Director

London

I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs, founders and management teams to help them capitalize on the success they have had building their businesses.

Alex Ring

Managing Director

Chicago

I am inspired by the opportunity to partner with growing and innovative retail and consumer companies to address their objectives and develop trusted bonds beyond the transaction.

Dominic Rispoli

Senior Advisor

New York

I strive to be a trusted advisor to my clients, adding value throughout their journey, and helping them to reach successful outcomes.

François Rispoli

Managing Director

Paris

My goal is to maintain long-term mutually respectful relationships with clients, while understanding their needs and cultural values. I seek to provide thoughtful solutions and service with high quality advisory services.

Yingpei Song

Managing Director | CEO China

Beijing

I strive to build long-term relationships with key individuals in my sectors of focus in order to provide the best advisory services for my clients.

James West

Director

London

Meet our Senior Team

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

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 view working with clients as a partnership that is collaborative, insightful and transparent and deliver with the highest level of service, attention and execution.

Smitha Balasubramanian

Managing Director

Chicago

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

Coaching highly motivated, gifted and dedicated individuals to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients and contribute to the growth and success of Lincoln International is what drives me each day.

Robert Barr

Managing Director | GP-Director

Chicago

My approach to advisory begins with honesty — my commitment to clients is that they will always get a complete and frank assessment of their circumstances, as well as objective recommendations tailored to their needs.

Griffin Bealle

Managing Director

New York

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director

Chicago

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients, and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.

Friedrich Bieselt

Managing Director | Management Board Member

Frankfurt

I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.

Øyvind Bjordal

Managing Director | Head of Switzerland

Zurich

Deep knowledge of regulatory matters and business trends in the financial institutions sector enables me to provide quality advice to my clients.

Jay Bliley

Managing Director

New York

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Bloomberg TV | Bloomberg Markets: The Close

Originally published by Bloomberg TV on September 2, 2022. Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, offers perspectives on the state of deal flow as well as recession resilience in private… Read More

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