Industrials

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

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800+

industrials transactions completed in past 10 years

>125

globally connected industrials senior professionals

~60%

of M&A transactions in 2021 had strategic acquirers

  • Top
    ranked industrials investment bank globally and in North America

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 & Truck

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

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems – Combining Efficiency, Speed, Accuracy and Safety

E-commerce sales are currently approximately 22% of retail sales and are expected to increase to approximately 30% by 2025.[1] Increasing order volume, combined with an expectation of fast delivery and… Read More

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

It is no secret that public markets are facing notable volatility. But from where I sit in the trenches of private market dealmaking, the near-term prospects for private equity remain… Read More

Mint | As Travel Resumes, Japanese Interest in India Gains Pace

Originally published by Mint on May 24, 2022. Preet Singh, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, provides expert advice for Japanese investors interested in participating in the Indian marketplace, and… Read More

Material Handling Automation: Investment Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond

Catalyzed by substantial e-commerce growth and more and larger fulfillment and distribution centers being built around the globe, 2021 brought increased investor interest in the material handling automation sector. A… 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

I focus on creating value and establishing long-term relationships with my clients.

Björn Åkerlund

Managing Director

Stockholm

My primary focus is on 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 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

As a former entrepreneur, I have a keen sense of shareholders’ and managers’ stakes in M&A processes, which I use to build mutual trust, challenge ideas and be a partner committed to results.

Arnaud Dudognon

Managing Director

Paris

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

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