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Richard Olson
Managing Director & Head of Valuations, Europe
LondonMeet Professionals with Complementary Expertise
I find immense fulfillment in enabling clients to achieve their objectives and navigate the complexities of today's ever-changing landscape.
Chris Croft
Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New York
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 & Head of U.S. Portfolio Valuations
New York
I enhance my clients’ decision making and governance processes by providing independent and objective financial advice in a highly responsive manner.
Chris Gregory
Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New York
I enjoy the opportunity to provide clients with insightful and unbiased advice that will help them make the most informed decisions possible.
Ron Kahn
Managing Director & Co-head of Valuations & Opinions
Chicago
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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
Real Deals | Yield of Dreams
Originally posted by Real Deals 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… Read More
Dividend Recapitalization Activity Shows Signs of Renewed Life
The dividend recapitalization market slowed down in 2nd half of 2022 as companies digested rising interest rates. However, in recent months, there has been an uptick in volume as borrowers… Read More
Real Deals | Roundtable: How to Pick a Lender
Against challenging market conditions, characterized by rising interest rates and high inflation, the leveraged loan market has experienced significant volatility. Real Deals brings together a panel of lenders, advisers and GPs… Read More
LevFin Insights | EMEA Insight: Floor but no Ceiling: European Direct Lenders Keen to Prepare Loan Agreements for Falling Interest Rates
Originally posted by LevFin Insights on August 7, 2023. As inflation is easing and many are predicting interest rates will decline in the near term, direct lenders are requesting 1-2%… Read More
Pitchbook | European Banks Claw Back Mid-market Share as Funds Chase Big Deals
Originally posted by Pitchbook on July 28, 2023. The private debt market has grown exponentially over the past few years. In the current economic environment with rising debt costs and… Read More
Real Deals | PE-backed Companies Performing ‘Robustly’ Compared to Public Companies
Originally posted by Real Deals on June 7, 2023. According to Lincoln International’s proprietary Valuations & Opinions Group Q1 2023 data, European private companies are performing better than public companies… Read More
Leading Indicators Show Declining Ability to Service Debt
According to Lincoln International’s proprietary private market database, maintained by Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, highly leveraged, privately-held companies are feeling the pinch as rising interest rates begin to take… Read More
PitchBook | Fixed Charge Coverage Shrinking on Midsized Companies – Lincoln
Originally posted by PitchBook on May 9, 2023. Rising interest rates are negatively impacting borrowers in the middle market. Christine Tiseo, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group,… Read More
Aerospace and Defense: Factors Powering M&A Activity
Lincoln International was pleased to speak on the Reshaping the Supply Chain Landscape: M&A Trends panel at Aviation Week Network’s A&D Supply Chain conference. During the panel, industry experts revealed… Read More
U.S. Distribution M&A Continues in an Evolving Market
Macroeconomic uncertainty, particularly the combination of widespread price inflation (and the Federal Reserve’s response to it) and expectations for a downturn in 2023, have eroded investor confidence since mid-2022, driving… Read More
Private Equity International | How Private Equity Valuations Measure Up
Originally posted by Private Equity International on February 28, 2023. Private equity firms have been navigating market volatility for the past 12 to 18 months, and public market valuations have… Read More
Pitchbook | Private Credit Borrowers Turn to Structured Capital, PIK with Debt Costs on the Rise
Originally posted by Pitchbook on February 27, 2023. Borrowers are navigating higher interest rates and input costs while earnings are slowing in many cases, and lenders are hesitant to add… Read More
Structured Capital Can Unlock Incremental Liquidity During Periods of Credit Market Uncertainty
Structured capital is a highly bespoke form of capital that bridges the gap between traditional debt and common equity. As traditional debt markets continue to traverse a period of uncertainty… Read More
Private Equity International | Covenant Breaches Trend Upward as GPs Navigate Uncertainty
Originally posted by Private Equity International on February 22, 2023. According to the Lincoln PMI (LPMI), private equity (PE) firms and their portfolio companies are becoming increasingly concerned about financial… Read More
CFO | Earnings Multiples for PE-Backed Firms Fall for 7th Straight Quarter
Originally posted by CFO on February 22, 2023. For private companies, a modest increase in EBITDA kept their valuations from declining in Q4 2022. In fact, the Lincoln PMI (LPMI)… Read More
The Lead Left | Webinar: 2023 M&A Outlook
Lincoln International is pleased to have participated in The Lead Left Presents: 2023 M&A Outlook, a webinar discussing market activity and expectations for the coming year. A few key takeaways… Read More
Private Debt Investor | Podcast: The Window of Opportunity for Private Credit
Originally posted by Private Debt Investor on January 5, 2023. Dominik Spanier, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, reveals several private credit trends. Listen to the podcast.
Lending Opportunities Abound for PE Investments in Digital Infrastructure
COVID-19 flipped the script on infrastructure investments. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have proven certain traditional infrastructure assets, like airports and public transportation hubs, are not always as low-risk an investment… Read More
Private Debt Investor | Loan Note: The Growth of ‘Super Senior;’ Covenant Breaches on the Up
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on July 21, 2022. Aude Doyen, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, offers a perspective on the reasons why private credit covenant breaches… Read More
European Lending Markets: Navigating Debt Financing in Uncertain Times
As geopolitical tensions evolve, global inflation rises and companies cope with worldwide supply issues, many businesses are assessing their strategies for accessing debt financing in today’s market. In a recent… Read More
Debtwire | ARR-based Financing Uptake Challenges Lenders’ Cashflow Orthodoxy – Mid-Market Chatter
Originally published by Debtwire on March 3, 2022. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Debt Advisory Group, discusses how last few years have seen increased prevalence in ARR-based lending across… Read More
Bloomberg | Private Lenders Ratchet Up Risk as They Fight for Business
Originally published by Bloomberg on August 13, 2021. Lincoln International’s Ron Kahn, Managing Director in the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group explores findings from the Q3 2021 Lincoln Private Market Index. Click… Read More
Private Debt Investor | How Lenders are Adapting to Today’s Favoured Sectors
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on August 31, 2021. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, speaks with Private Debt Investor for its September’s edition on ways… Read More
Bloomberg | Direct Lending Growth Spurt Brings Calls for More Transparency
Originally published by Bloomberg on June 16, 2021. Richard Olson, Managing Director of the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group, provides insight around the drive for more visibility on valuations with… Read More