Investment Bank for the Packaging Sector
We follow trends and customize our process to fit the unique needs of our clients and deliver results that exceed expectations.
Collaboration and Inspired Thinking Deliver Results
The packing industry is in the midst of transformation, continually evolving to meet consumer demands and keep pace with technological advancements. Our team is dedicated to helping clients grow and prosper in this time of change. As a leading investment banking advisor for packaging sector, we stay ahead of the trends through our global network of professionals and strong relationships with industry innovators, sharing market intelligence and perspectives. This collaboration ensures that we are investigating every potential solution, customizing our process and delivering outstanding outcomes for the unique dynamics of each individual client.
Sector Focus
Flexibles
- Bags
- Films
- Pouches
- Rollstock
Labels
- Cut and Stack
- Glue Applied
- Heat Transfer
- In-Mold
- Pressure Sensitive
- Shrink Sleeve
- Specialty
Rigid
- Bottles
- Cans
- Caps & Closures
- Clamshells
- Cups
- Pumps
- Trays
Paper and Paperboard
- Containerboard
- Corrugated Boxes
- Folding Cartons
- Point-of-Purchase Displays
- Tube & Core
Specialty Packaging
- Cold Chain Packaging
- Contract Manufacturing and Packaging
- Formulation Development
- Packaging Equipment
- Printing
- Protective Packaging
- Sustainable Packaging
Lincoln’s team, extensive packaging expertise and ability to run a highly competitive process were important factors in achieving an outstanding result.
Perspectives & Publications

Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2023
We expect interested parties who are willing to align expectations to current market conditions will continue to transact across the sector heading into the next quarter.

Innovation and Advancements in Packaging Technology
Advancements in packaging across both active and passive technologies continue to revolutionize the industry as new features, functionality and capabilities broadly become more available. Packaging companies have an increased emphasis… Read More

Packaging Quarterly Review Q4 2022
The final quarter of 2022 closed the year out on the same note as previous quarters, with a continued cooling of market activity. The total number of closed mergers and… Read More

Packaging Quarterly Review Q3 2022
As packaging companies seek to build resilient business models, they should consider strengthening operations through the solidification of their supply chain and the identification of more niche pockets of opportunity… Read More
News & In the Press

Lincoln International’s Global Packaging Team Reports Strong 2022 and Continued Demand for Packaging in 2023
Packaging activity in 2022 was strong but experienced a continued cooling as the year finished. While the latter half of this year showed a decline in the total number of… Read More

Global Industrials Group Ranks #1 for Sell-Side Transactions Again in 2018
Lincoln International’s Global Industrials Group finished 2018 with 73 sell-side deals, keeping it at the top of Mergermarket’s industrials league table for a second consecutive year. The group led all firms… Read More

David Lee-Seifert strengthens Lincoln International as Managing Director in the Industrials Sector
Lincoln International, a leading global, mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lee-Seifert as Managing Director in Frankfurt starting November 1st, 2018. David will Co-Head the… Read More
Recent Transactions
American Packaging Team Leader
Meet our Senior Team with Packaging Expertise

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 take an active role in every stage of the transaction process in order to achieve the goals of my clients.
Iván Marina
Managing Director | CEO Spain
Madrid