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Chemicals & Materials Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Lincoln International is pleased to present the latest issue of its Chemicals & Materials Quarterly Review. The second quarter of 2026 was characterized by slower U.S. economic growth, persistent inflationary… Read More about Chemicals & Materials Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Lincoln International is pleased to present the latest issue of its Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review. In the second quarter of 2026, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market remained… Read More about Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Food & Beverage Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Lincoln International is pleased to present its Q2 2026 Food and Beverage (F&B) Quarterly Review. Throughout the second quarter, F&B merger and acquisition (M&A) activity gained momentum, with deal flow… Read More about Food & Beverage Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Consumer Health Quarterly Report | Q2 2026

Q2 2026 marked a continuation of the consumer health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) recovery, with strategic buyers taking a more active role as confidence in the sector’s long-term growth outlook… Read More about Consumer Health Quarterly Report | Q2 2026

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Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update | Q2 2026

The second quarter of 2026 marked a meaningful reset in tone for active, outdoor & enthusiast mergers and acquisitions (M&A). After a record-setting Q1, global dealmaking cooled sequentially, yet capital… Read More about Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update | Q2 2026

Marketing & Information Services Market Report | Q2 2026

Q2 2026 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity accelerated across the M&I services sector, reflecting sustained strategic and financial buyer interest in data infrastructure, AI-enabled marketing capabilities, creator-led engagement, experiential models… Read More about Marketing & Information Services Market Report | Q2 2026

EMS Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

In Q2 2026, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector continued to operate in a bifurcated yet constructive demand environment. Data center and AI-related infrastructure, critical power, aerospace & defense and… Read More about EMS Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Q2 2026 Lincoln Private Market Index™

The LPMI Increased as Earnings Growth Outweighed Multiple Contraction. The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of U.S. privately held companies,… Read More about Q2 2026 Lincoln Private Market Index™

MarshBerry | Insurance Brokerage M&A in H1 2026: Growth is the Differentiator

MarshBerry’s Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Market Update examines insurance brokerage deal activity, active buyers and sellers, buyer types and notable transactions through June 2026.

Facilities Services Market Update Q2 2026

Download Lincoln International’s Q2 2026 Facilities Services Market Update for insights on market trends, recent transactions, facilities services financial performance and M&A transaction highlights.

Middle East Transaction Landscape & Private Capital Market Update

Lincoln International’s Middle East market update covers global private market valuation trends, MENA transaction activity and regional private capital dynamics.

Packaging Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Download Lincoln International’s Q2 2026 Packaging Quarterly Review for insights on outsourced packaging, recent M&A transactions, public company valuations and packaging material pricing trends.

MarshBerry | Wealth Management M&A: Demand Remains Strong As Firms Race For Scale in Q2 2026

MarshBerry’s Q2 2026 U.S. Wealth Market Update examines record deal activity, top buyers, private capital participation and notable wealth advisory transactions through June 2026.

India Private Capital Market Update | Q1 2026

India’s private capital markets are institutionalizing. Lincoln’s Q1 2026 update covers PE selectivity, private credit growth and global deal trends.

Online Retail Market Update Q1 2026

The online retail sector entered Q1 2026 with a more-cautious but still-resilient operating backdrop. Revenue growth softened across public companies, while private peers continued to demonstrate relatively stable performance.

Q1 2026 European Lincoln Private Market Index™

European Lincoln PMI Declines in Q1 But Outperforms Public Markets Amid The Software-Driven Sell-Off The European Lincoln Private Market Index (PMI) is the index that tracks changes in the enterprise… Read More about Q1 2026 European Lincoln Private Market Index™

Food & Beverage Quarterly Review Q1 2026

Lincoln International’s Q1 2026 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review examines F&B M&A trends, public market performance, valuations, sector activity and proprietary industry insights.

Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q1 2026

Q1 2026 marked a continuation of the measured recovery that began in late-2025, with consumer health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity showing improving strategic conviction despite an environment that remains… Read More about Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q1 2026

Chemicals Quarterly Review Q1 2026

The first quarter of 2026 reflected a modest improvement in U.S. economic momentum, though continued inflationary pressure, tariff uncertainty and uneven industrial demand remained key headwinds for the chemicals sector.

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Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, active, outdoor & enthusiast mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity reflected a cautiously improving deal environment. Market sentiment strengthened following a more active 2025, supported… Read More about Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update Q1 2026

Q1 2026 Lincoln Private Market Index™

Despite Steady Earnings Growth, Lincoln’s PMI Decreased as Multiples Contracted The Lincoln Private Market Index (PMI), the index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of U.S. privately held companies,… Read More about Q1 2026 Lincoln Private Market Index™

EMS Quarterly Review Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector entered the year with a gradually improving, though still bifurcated, demand environment. Data center and AI-related infrastructure remained key areas of… Read More about EMS Quarterly Review Q1 2026

Marketing & Information Services Market Report: Q1 2026 Recap

Mergers and acquisitions activity remained active in Q1 2026 across the marketing & information services sector, underscoring sustained buyer interest in assets tied to performance measurement, customer intelligence, data-enabled engagement… Read More about Marketing & Information Services Market Report: Q1 2026 Recap

Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2026

Geopolitical volatility and energy market disruption are reshaping global resin supply chains, but U.S. packaging manufacturers are proving to be structurally more resilient than many international peers.

Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, global fashion and apparel mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity reflected a conservatively improving deal environment. Market sentiment strengthened following a more active 2025, though… Read More about Fashion & Apparel Market Update Q1 2026