Investment Bank for Business Services Clients

We provide customized solutions and strive to achieve optimal results for clients who develop and deliver services to end users in a variety of industry verticals.

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77

business services transactions completed in 2021

>60%

global transaction growth over prior year

Committed to Serving Our Clients

As a leading investment banking advisory firm, we are immersed in the constantly evolving, rapidly growing service-based economy. Our breadth of transactional, operational and technical experience enables us to intuitively communicate the underlying dynamics in key subsectors and generate the excellent outcomes for our clients’ individual needs.

Business Services Framework

Sector Focus

Distribution

Automotive and Truck
Building Products
Chemicals
Consumer Products
Electrical / Electronics
Food / Foodservice
Healthcare
Industrial
IT / Communications Equipment
Jan/San
Office Supplies
Plastics and Packaging

Education Services

Alternative Education
Continuing Education & Certification
Data Analysis Tools
Digital Content & Curriculum
For-Profit Education
LMS / CMS / SIS
Outsourced Support Services
Personalized Learning Tools
Training & Education
Value-Added Content Publishing

Facilities & Commercial Services

Cleaning
Electrical & Mechanical
Fire & Life Safety
Food
HVACR
Landscaping
Laundry & Linen
Parking
Pest Control
Printing & Graphics
Security & Safety

Financial Services

Asset Management
Insurance Services
Payments
Specialty Finance
Traditional Banking Products & Services
Wealth Management

Government Services

Infrastructure, Utility & Industrial Services

Data Centers
Electric & Gas Utilities
Energy
Environmental
Marine
Outsourced Repair, Maintenance & Overhaul
Power Management & Efficiency
Railways
Rental
Specialty Construction & Contracting
Test, Measurement & Certification
Telecom, Fiber & Data
Transportation
Water & Wastewater

IT Services

Cloud & IT Infrastructure
Digital Transformation
Integration
Outsourced Software Development
Reselling
Managed Services
Unified Communications & Networking

Logistics & Transportation Services

Aviation Services
Contracted Transportation
Freight Forwarding
Intermodal / Drayage
Last Mile Logistics
LTL / TL Brokerage
Marine Services
Outsourced Logistics Services
Rail Services
Reverse Logistics
Third Party Logistics
Warehouse & Fulfillment

Marketing & Information Services

Agency Services
B2B / B2C Media
Business Intelligence
Commerce Enablement
Consumer Loyalty & Engagement
Customer Acquisition & Performance-Based Marketing
Data Management & Analytics
Digital Advertising & Marketing
Experiential Marketing & Events

Professional, IT & Human Capital Services

Business & Knowledge Process Management
Consulting
Engineering
Finance & Accounting
Legal
Research & Scientific
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Staffing & Search
Talent Management & Development

Lincoln was everything that we thought they would be when we hired them to run our sale process. Finding a partner that would fit our culture was of the utmost importance and Lincoln delivered on this objective as well as all of our goals.

Perspectives & Publications

Even as Possible Recession Looms, Prospects for Private Markets Look Strong

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Scale your Career: What Makes a Good Investment Banker Great?

For new analysts and associates, communication, collaboration and coordination are essential components of a successful investment banking career. Individuals who can communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across title levels… Read More

Career Path Options for Prospective Investment Bankers

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From Corporate Social Responsibility to PE Impact Funds: Investor Interest in ESG and Sustainability Gains Pace

Institutional investors are increasingly accountable for how they deploy capital. More so than the widespread divestment from fossil fuels over the last decade, some capital allocators today are seeking to… Read More

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