Lincoln International examines what is driving disruption for clients and the industries and sectors important to them.

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

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

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

Originally posted by PETS International on April 26, 2023. The natural / minimally processed pet food industry is attracting great investor interest, and the market is growing at a rapid… Read More

The hospitality industry has experienced several challenges over the last few years, which at times has led to valuation concerns amongst investors. However, an opportunity presents for businesses to attract… Read More

The macro-level supply challenges initially spurred by the COVID-19 crisis have largely subsided while their lingering effects have continued to weigh on many consumer products companies. The pandemic period saw… Read More

Amidst historic production disruption, shortages and low levels of inventory, manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been adapting business strategy real-time in response to continued volatility. There has been a rising… Read More

Automakers and suppliers were forced to cope with unique supply chain challenges in 2021, driving significant disruption to production and resulting in levels of inventory at unseen historic lows. These… Read More

The COVID-19 crisis highlighted the fragility of supply chains in what has become a highly globalized and complex trade market. It exposed companies’ inability to adjust to demand and multi-faceted… Read More

Following a rebound in the first half of 2021, the outlook for the economy remains positive for the second half of the year as vaccination rates continue to climb and… Read More

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From face masks to upgraded air filtration systems, employers implemented processes and protocols to keep employees safe throughout COVID-19. While demand for safety products skyrocketed during the peak of the… Read More

Pulse on Private Equity: Recent survey of more than 150 global private equity investors uncovers key trends heading into 2021. Sources: Mergermarket, Pitchbook

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Twenty years ago, Net-a-Porter (now YNAP following merger with Italy’s Yoox) started selling high-end fashion online. While its entrance to the luxury goods market was met with reluctance, it paved… Read More

Rapidly growing e-commerce sales, both in total dollars and as a percentage of total retail sales, is driving demand for more automated warehouse and distribution solutions. This has transformed warehouse… Read More

Now more than ever, digital connectivity is critical as COVID-19 creates physical distance between people and businesses. The electronics super-cycle is driven by demand for the connection of everything. While… Read More

In April, U.S. light vehicle sales fell almost 50% year on year and resulted in a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of just 8.6m – significantly lower than any other… Read More

The Current Environment – Commentary COVID-19 is delivering a true one-two punch to the economy. The first punch stunned global markets with a complete shut-down of activity, but coming out… Read More

The novel coronavirus and related market volatility has threatened the health of many middle market companies and their lenders, reshaping capital markets on a near daily basis. In the past… Read More

For years, potential buyers asked management teams how their companies weathered in the Great Recession. The present pandemic will be the next test of company resilience and value. Until recently,… Read More

The chemicals supply chain has always been global, because certain raw materials can only be sourced from, made in or distributed to certain areas of the world. Chemical manufacturers’ supply… Read More

As the economy shudders, dipping its toe into the waters of a recession, macroeconomic, regulatory and geopolitical trends have been disrupting the automotive industry, creating headwinds and pockets of opportunity… Read More

By Barry Freeman, Co-Head, Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking and Michael Weber, Managing Director, Healthcare M&A Everyday 10,000 Baby Boomers in the US turn 65. Independent of market movements, demand… Read More

Remember when you had to wait to hail a cab, could only watch a show on a weekly basis and had to go to a store to buy groceries? That… Read More