Lincoln’s Latest

Lincoln’s Latest video series features experts from across industries, services and geographies, sharing perspectives on current trends, recent observations and future outlooks.

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Electric Vehicle Trends

 

August 2023
Lincoln’s automotive and mobility technology professionals share some top trends that are playing a key role in the electric vehicle market’s momentum.
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Energy, Power & Infrastructure Trends - Part Three

August 2023
Part three of our energy, power and infrastructure (EP&I) series! Lincoln’s professionals share themes within the product, outsourced service provider and software technology subsectors.
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Energy, Power & Infrastructure Trends - Part Two

August 2023
Part two of our EP&I series! Lincoln’s professionals explore energy storage, renewable energy and trends specific to Europe.
Energy, Power and Infrastructure - Trends Part One

Energy, Power & Infrastructure Trends - Part One

July 2023
Part one of our EP&I series! Lincoln’s experts reveal some of the top 2023 global EP&I mega themes impacting the sector.
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Cybersecurity Dynamics

April 2023
Lincoln’s cybersecurity experts reveal some of the top 2023 cybersecurity themes.
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Education Trends

March 2023
Lincoln’s education, technology and services professionals share some of the top trends that are leading the education market in 2023.
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Succeeding in the Beauty Market

Nov 2022
Lincoln’s beauty experts offer brands advice on how to succeed in today’s beauty market.
Q3 2022 Valuation Insights

Q3 2022 Valuation Insights

Nov 2022
Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group shares insights into Q3 2022 valuations, including private company enterprise value multiples, third-party M&A buyouts and European revenue, EBITDA growth and margins.
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ESG Trends

Nov 2022
Lincoln’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) experts share key ESG insights for investors or companies that are looking to buy or sell.
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Trends in the Financial Institutions Market

Sep 2022
Lincoln's Financial Institutions Group offers a perspective on the key trends that are playing a role in the financial institutions market.
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Overview of Pharmaceutical Outsourced Market

Nov 2021
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

Apr 2021
Listen as members of Lincoln's Consumer Group share 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

Mar 2021
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

Mar 2021
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

Jan 2021
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

2020
Hear perspectives on the debt advisory landscape.

Accelerated Trends in Consumer

2020
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

2020
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

2020
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

2020
Hear insights on navigating rising competition as digital strategies accelerate.

Contributors

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

Bliley Jay
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

Chris Brooks
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 and drive client success through superior client service, dedicated execution and highly detailed and strategic-oriented advice.

Jesse Espinoza

Managing 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

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

I am passionate about combining my background in capital markets and private credit transactions with sound valuation principles to provide clients with market-leading perspectives and advice.

Robert Horak

Managing Director

Chicago

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

Matt Kessler
I am motivated by providing tailored advice to my clients each and every day – one discussion, decision and step at a time – in order to help them pursue their passions and realize their vision over the long-term.

Matt Kessler

Managing Director

Dallas

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

Johanna Lannvik
I find it extremely rewarding to work with accomplished business leaders and investors to help them achieve their unique set of objectives.

Johanna Lannvik

Vice President

London

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

What inspires me about working in M&A is knowing that each and every transaction we complete has a meaningful impact for our clients.

Chaim Lubin

Managing Director

Chicago

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

Patricia Luscombe

Managing Director

Chicago

John McClure
Leveraging my many years as a client puts me in a unique position to advise and serve in a manner that leads my clients to achieve the best strategic outcome for their circumstances.

John McClure

Managing Director

San Francisco

As a trusted advisor, my role is to listen, create options and pursue the path that best achieves a client’s total objectives.

Saurin Mehta

Managing Director

Chicago

Don More
I am committed to putting my clients above all by delivering strategic and innovative solutions that are tailored to meet each client’s unique objectives.

Don More

Managing Director

New York

Richard Olson
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

François Rispoli
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

We provide deep industry knowledge, a thoughtful approach on how to position a business, and leverage our extensive relationships in the industry to create value for our clients.

Robert Satow

Managing Director

New York

Shah, Zach
The opportunity to be part of the journey of mission-driven and passionate individuals who are doing well for their stakeholders by doing good is inspiring - a true double bottom line approach.

Zack Shah

Managing Director

Chicago

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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

Focused, honest and sound advice to solve complex problems is crucial to becoming a trusted adviser for our clients.

Dominik Spanier

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I strive to deliver value-added advice, leveraging deep industry knowledge and extensive industry relationships.

Guillaume Suizdak

Managing Director

Paris

Patrick von Herz
Incredible change sweeping through the automotive industry creates challenging and stimulating opportunities. It’s deeply satisfying to provide counsel within this sector to achieve success.

Patrick von Herz

Managing Director

Frankfurt

James West
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

Managing Director

London

With a commitment to building lasting relationships, I take a bespoke approach to the individual needs of every client I work with, seeking to be their champion, trusted advisor and partner well before, leading up to and throughout any potential transaction that may take place.

Ashleigh Barker

Director

Los Angeles

I focus on the client's best interest, while providing honest, direct and thoughtful advice throughout the sale process.

Andrew Moen

Director

Chicago

For the companies we sell and the entrepreneurs behind the investment thesis, I continue to be inspired by the dynamic nature of M&A and how private capital can truly move the needle forward.

Lauren Vitale

Director

Chicago

Yu Alejandro
I build strong advisory relationships rooted in trust and productive teamwork between both my clients and colleagues.

Alejandro Yu

Director

New York

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

My primary focus is providing innovative and strategic advice to my clients and developing long-term relationships.

Razmig Arzoumanian

Managing Director

New York

Balasubramanian Smitha
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

Griffin Bealle
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

Andreas Bienert
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

Friedrich Bieselt
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

Bliley Jay
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

Blonn Tim
As a former lender, my intimate knowledge of the underwriting process is an invaluable asset in marketing, negotiating and documenting debt transactions for my clients, resulting in outlier financing solutions that exceed expectations.

Tim Blonn

Managing Director

Chicago

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Recent Perspectives

UK Financial Conduct Authority Plans to Review Private Market Valuations

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced that it plans to review private market valuations. Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discussed the impact that… Read More

Real Deals | Adapting to the Dealmaking Drought

Originally posted by Real Deals on September 26, 2023. 2023 has seen slower deal activity across Europe and many are hopeful that the market will pick up in the near… Read More

RealDeals | Yield of Dreams

Originally posted by RealDeals on August 29, 2023. Private debt is growing quickly despite rising interest rates. Recent Preqin data indicated that $33.7 billion was raised in Europe in Q2… Read More

Cybersecurity Report: Q2 2023

Consecutive quarterly sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity rose in Q2 2023 to 54 cybersecurity transactions, from 49 in Q1 2023. Q2 M&A volume of $2.4 billion was roughly… Read More

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