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

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

While Automotive Supply Chain Headaches Drag On, Buyers & Sellers Prepare for a Busy Year of Dealmaking in 2022

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

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

PE Hub | ‘Productivity is Critical’ when Buying in the Competitive Industrials Sector

Originally published by PE Hub on February 8, 2022. Robert Reifman, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, meets with PE Hub to discuss key trends and outlook for investors in… Read More

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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

Brunner Joerg
I enjoy helping corporates, business owners and financial sponsors in the automotive industry enhance value and maximize options in challenging situations and a rapidly changing market.

Joerg Brunner

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

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Global Leadership

Coaching highly motivated, gifted and dedicated individuals to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients and contribute to the growth and success of Lincoln International is what drives me each day.

Robert Barr

Managing Director | GP-Director

Chicago

Friedrich Bieselt
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

Brown Robert
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

Sound advice coupled with deep sector knowledge and international reach is how I add value and lead to successful outcomes for my clients.

Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

Alexander Doll
I am delighted to be part of the tremendous growth story and outstanding partnership culture at Lincoln International and to contribute my network and experience to the success of the firm and its clients.

Alexander Doll

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Frankfurt

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

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

I enjoy the opportunity to provide clients with insightful and unbiased advice that will help them make the most informed decisions possible.

Ron Kahn

Managing Director

Chicago

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I am inspired by working with clients who are talented, entrepreneurial and ethical to achieve their goals, and alongside colleagues who are passionate about building the best mid-market investment banking advisory firm.

Lawrence (Jim) Lawson

Chairman | GP-Director

Chicago

My approach to navigating clients toward success is to listen and deeply understand their needs and objectives, and provide tailored solutions to achieve their goals.

Dominique Lecendreux

Managing Director | CEO France

Paris

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

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