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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

MarshBerry | Déjà Vu All Over Again: Insurance Brokerage M&A In Q1 2026

As economic uncertainty, geopolitical shocks, and AI disruption collide, insurance brokerage M&A in the first quarter of 2026 feels strikingly familiar—raising a critical question: is this another pause before momentum… Read More about MarshBerry | Déjà Vu All Over Again: Insurance Brokerage M&A In Q1 2026

Facilities Services Market Update Q1 2026

Q1 2026 reflected a consistent volume of overall deal activity compared to Q4 2025. According to S&P Global, ~8,000 deals closed globally in Q1 2026, in line with Q4 2025… Read More about Facilities Services Market Update Q1 2026

Online Retail Market Update Q4 2025

The online retail sector extended its gradual recovery in Q4 2025, supported by steady consumer activity and disciplined margin management.

European Fire & Life Safety Services Quarterly Review Q4 2025

Looking back at the fourth quarter, the general sentiment in the fire and life safety sector in Europe is that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity remains resilient and dynamic, with… Read More about European Fire & Life Safety Services Quarterly Review Q4 2025

Food & Beverage Market Update Q4 2025

Lincoln International’s F&B practice finished 2025 with strong transaction momentum, closing four transactions in Q4 and entering 2026 with a record backlog of engaged mandates.

Marketing & Information Services Market Report Q1 2026

In our latest quarterly report, Lincoln’s marketing & information (M&I) services team discusses key trends shaping the sector, as well as actionable strategies for positioning and growth through 2026

Q4 2025 European Lincoln Private Market Index™

European Lincoln PMI Ended 2025 With Another Quarter of Positive Growth Supported By Fundamentals Amid Greater Multiple Volatility The European Lincoln Private Market Index (PMI) is the only index that… Read More about Q4 2025 European Lincoln Private Market Index™

Consumer Health Quarterly Report Q4 2025

Q3 2025 has maintained the cautious-but-strategic tone in the consumer health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape but with signs of selective acceleration and evolving dynamics.

Q4 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™

Lincoln’s PMI Exhibited Another Quarter of Steady Growth in Q4 2025 Fueled by Earnings Growth The Lincoln Private Market Index (PMI), the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise… Read More about Q4 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™