Contributors
I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach and provide industry and financial expertise to deliver external perspective and outstanding results.
Luke Webb
Managing Director & U.S. Co-Head of Business Services
Chicago
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
Crain’s Chicago Business | Talking Money and the Economy with a Top Investment Banker
Originally published by Crain’s Chicago Business on October 10, 2022 Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, offers insights into market trends and the state of the economy. Click here to… Read More
UK M&A: Getting the Deal Done in Challenging Times, Through Value Creation and Due Diligence
Evolving market dynamics and the ever-shifting macroeconomic backdrop present significant challenges, but also opportunities for investors and corporates alike.
Discovering the Investment Opportunity in Pre-Clinical CROs
The process to bring a drug to market is likely to be extensive and costly, from the starting points of research and development (R&D) across all phases of clinical trials… Read More
Sandeep Baid
Sandeep leads the firm’s financial institutions and fintech efforts in India. He has extensive experience and a successful track record advising clients in the asset servicing, asset management, wealth management,… Read More
Reality Check: Assessing Private Equity’s 2022 Predictions
In Q4 2021, Lincoln International surveyed nearly 400 private equity investors on their expectations for dealmaking in the year ahead. In the three quarters since, public equity markets have seen… Read More
François-Xavier Moisan
François-Xavier provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity firms and family-owned businesses with a focus on the healthcare and food and beverage industries. François-Xavier has… Read More
Camilla Lindau
Camilla provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services for middle market companies in the Nordic region. She advises on both cross-border and domestic transactions for private equity firms, privately owned… Read More
Facilities & Industrial Services: 2022 Market Perspectives
Long-Term Trends Driving Growth and Underpinning Facilities and Industrial Services M&A Investor interest in facilities and industrial services remains high, given the numerous attractive tailwinds that underpin the sector’s resiliency… Read More
Pet Trends Impacting M&A in 2022
The pet industry has evolved significantly over the past few years with several trends impacting the way pet product brands, manufacturers, retailers, customers and investors view the sector. In 2020,… Read More
M&A Activity in Fire and Life Safety Services Continues to Heat Up
Long-Term Trends Underpinning the Fire and Life Safety Services Industry Amid mounting regulatory oversight and compliance expectations in the fire and life safety services sector, investors are pursuing roll-up strategies.… Read More
Joint Ventures & Partnering: Q&A with Lincoln Directors Emma Blackley and Claire Heuberger
Traditionally, joint ventures and partnering (JV&P) were the preserve of capital-intensive industries such as oil and gas or aerospace and defense. They were also a common mechanism used for expansion… Read More
Cybersecurity Report: Q2 2022
Q2 2022 cyber mergers and acquisitions (M&A) demonstrated relative buoyancy despite broader headwinds. Cyber sector continues to show robust growth prospects, as spending drivers remain powerful.
Education Technology & Services Market Update: Q2 2022
…We can only hope that COVID-19’s impact on education mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a little more short lived, and that we can soon re-focus on the fundamentals of the… Read More
All Systems Protected? Cybersecurity Trends in 2022
Accelerated digitalization post-COVID-19, convergence of cyber and military power projection and the increasingly complex threat environment are forcing rapid transformation of the cybersecurity industry. Organizations are hungry to protect systems… Read More
A Deeper Look at the Technical Textiles Market
The technical textile market is one of the fastest growing segments of the overall textile field. The market is sizable at north of $200 billion globally with GDP+ growth rates… Read More
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
Beauty Independent | What Beauty Segment – Prestige, Mass, Masstige or Value – Will Win In A Shaky Economy?
Originally published by Beauty Independent on July 14, 2022. Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, explains how consumer demand for beauty products remains strong despite economic uncertainty. Click here… Read More
Frank Crocker
Frank provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services in Lincoln’s Technology Group for leading private equity firms, public companies and privately owned businesses. Frank has led the execution of transactions… Read More
Packaging Quarterly Review Q2 2022
While we do not expect a large upswing in market activity heading into Q3, we remain optimistic that attractive companies will continue to garner investments from both strategic and financial… Read More
M&A in Home Furnishings: Q&A with Lincoln Managing Director Tosh Dhanalal
Lincoln International recently welcomed Tosh Dhanalal to the firm as a Managing Director in the Consumer Group. Tosh comes to Lincoln with extensive experience advising founder-led, private equity (PE)-backed and… Read More
Max Golembo
Max establishes and strengthens the firm’s relationships with financial sponsors. He supports their business objectives by providing them access to new investment opportunities or assisting with selling or refinancing their… Read More
Joshua Bryant
Josh provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to consumer companies across various sectors, including pet, apparel, consumer products and services, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer. Josh has extensive experience advising clients… Read More
Aditya Baser
Aditya provides growth equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services within Lincoln’s Healthcare Group. He has experience with clients in the pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, single and multi-specialty healthcare services, health… Read More