Investment Banking Advisory for Publicly Held Companies
We combine independence, strategic advice and thoughtful execution to clients fulfilling their business and growth objectives.
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400+
transactions worldwide in 2021 -
17%
transactions with public company acquirers in 2021 -
800+
global professionals aligned for your success
Connected to Your Goals
Corporate clients benefit from independent, engaged, senior-level support and a team of investment bankers who have deep experience in their industry and understand the criticality of their goals. Whether accelerating or managing growth through acquisition or divestiture, privatizing or exploring joint ventures and partnerships, our team has the expertise and relationships to drive the results you want to achieve.
Services for Corporate & Publicly Held Clients
Our globally integrated team of professionals provide investment banking and strategic services to both public and privately-held organizations. We are objective in our approach and leverage our expertise, experience and relationships to support clients with:
- Divestitures of non-core operations
- Acquisitions
- Going private transactions
- Transaction related fairness opinions
- Joint ventures and partnering arrangements
We provide not only superb execution but also the perspective needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected, globalized economy. The work we do with other global corporations, private equity firms and private business owners fosters a keen understanding of each and enables us to identify and help clients capitalize on opportunities wherever, and whenever, they occur.
Partnered for Success
Our clients’ success – now and for the future – is what inspires all of us, every day. It’s why we stay on top of trends, evaluate opportunities, and balance near-term and long-term considerations. It’s why we are always open to new ideas and innovative thinking. Relentlessly focused on delivering results today, we never lose sight of what matters most: our clients’ tomorrow.
Recent Perspectives
An Overview of the Lincoln Private Market Index
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… Read More
The Evolution of Value Creation for PE Portfolio Companies
Why companies are staying private longer and how they’re evaluating their options How have companies’ timelines to exit evolved in the last two decades? For private companies and their investors,… Read More
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems – Combining Efficiency, Speed, Accuracy and Safety
E-commerce sales are currently approximately 22% of retail sales and are expected to increase to approximately 30% by 2025.[1] Increasing order volume, combined with an expectation of fast delivery and… 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
Recent Transactions
Meet our Senior Team
I focus on creating value and establishing long-term relationships with my clients.
Björn Åkerlund
Managing Director
Stockholm
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