Industrials

Our global team combines its extensive industry relationships with subsector expertise to drive outstanding outcomes for clients.

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110+

industrials transactions completed in 2022

>70

globally connected industrials senior professionals

>45%

industrials M&A transactions with private equity acquirers in 2022

Advanced Expertise Drives Results

Since our firm’s inception, we have excelled at providing our industrials clients with the highest level of attention and service. We continue to make our clients’ goals and priorities the key objective of each transaction. Today, we are the most active mid-market advisory firm in the industrials sector globally. We know the challenges and opportunities each transaction can bring and have developed the necessary relationships, sector-specific expertise and tools to help our clients reach excellent outcomes and exceed their expectations.

Sector Focus

Aerospace & Defense

Automotive & Mobility Technology

Building Products

Chemicals

Industrials

Packaging
Lincoln’s highly dedicated team provided invaluable guidance in the careful planning and execution of our process. Their understanding of the complexities of our industry, paired with access to the relevant buyer universe, drove an outstanding result.
Terry Bush
CEO, CTO and majority shareholder, Trilithic
Industrials

Perspectives & Publications

Chemicals Quarterly Review Q2 2023

Equities rallied in Q2 2023, with the S&P 500 gaining 16.9% year-to-date through June, driven primarily by artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled enthusiasm for large-cap technology stocks. The chemicals sector has been… Read More

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Lincoln’s Latest video series features experts from across industries, services and geographies, sharing perspectives on current trends, recent observations and future outlooks.

Packaging Quarterly Review Q2 2023

We’re expecting to see a conservative pickup in M&A activity throughout the second half of 2023.

German Broadband Infrastructure Market Set for Further Consolidation

It is no longer a surprise that access to high-speed internet is a necessity for individuals, businesses and governments worldwide. In Germany, the federal government has recognized this and set… Read More

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American & European Industrials Group Heads

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director

Chicago

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

President | Managing Director

Chicago

I strive to deliver value-added advice, leveraging deep industry knowledge and extensive industry relationships.

Guillaume Suizdak

Managing Director

Paris

Meet Our Senior Team with Industrials Expertise

My primary focus is providing innovative and strategic advice to my clients and developing long-term relationships.

Razmig Arzoumanian

Managing Director

New York

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director

Chicago

Andreas Bienert
Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

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

I enjoy the opportunity to interact with interesting and diverse clients and work tirelessly to achieve the best results.

Matthew Buck

Managing Director

London

All forms of construction are very interesting to me and I utilize my passion and knowledge of the industry to drive success for my clients.

Jeffrey Corum

Managing 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

Estrangin Geraud
Creating an atmosphere and sharing sector knowledge and expertise while providing access to international, strategic players for my clients is my day-to-day objective.

Géraud Estrangin

Managing Director

Paris

Ben Farris
I thrive on creating markets for great businesses and helping secure outstanding outcomes for sellers and their management teams.

Ben Farris

Managing Director

Chicago

I appreciate that each client is diverse with different products, business models, technologies and end markets. I remain steadfast to being a trustworthy advisor and driving dynamic processes.

Richard Floto

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I strive to be professional, honest and hard-working. By helping clients execute strategic M&A transactions, I am contributing to making the world better.

Tetsuya Fujii

Managing Director | CEO Japan

Tokyo

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