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.
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 & 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
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Recent Transactions In Business Services
Meet Our Senior Team with Business Services Expertise
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
Managing Director | Global CEO | GP-Director
Chicago
Global Leadership
I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients, and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.
Friedrich Bieselt
Managing Director | Management Board Member
Frankfurt
I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director | Head of Switzerland
Zurich My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
Managing Director | Global CEO | GP-Director
Chicago
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director | CEO Germany | Chairman of the Management Board
Frankfurt
My approach to building a relationship with each and every client begins and ends with trust. I want to be viewed as a true advisor, focused on our client’s long-term success.
Eric Malchow
Managing Director | CEO North America
Chicago