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Sean Bennis
Managing Director & Global Head of Industrials
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Oaktree’s Power Opportunities Group has sold Richards Manufacturing for approximately $2.3 billion
Richards Manufacturing Richards Manufacturing Co. (Richards) is a best-in-class provider of utility grid products and a leader in underground distribution equipment, with differentiated positions in both medium voltage cold-shrink cable… Read More

Tessco Technologies, majority owned by Lee Equity Partners and Twin Point Capital, has sold Ventev, a division of Tessco Technologies, to Hubbell Incorporated
Ventev Located in Timonium, Maryland, Ventev is a leading manufacturer and provider of a complete ecosystem of solutions to power, protect and connect wireless networks. Ventev serves enterprise, industrial and… Read More

Chemicals Quarterly Review Q4 2024
The adhesives sector remains a highly coveted sub-segment within the broader chemicals and materials spectrum. The North American market alone accounts for ~$20B of annual turnover and notably serves the… Read More

Center Rock Capital Partners has sold the EverStrong Extrusions Business of Eastern Wholesale Fence to Oldcastle APG
EverStrong Extrusions EverStrong Extrusions is a leading manufacturer of vinyl fencing and railing products in the eastern U.S. The company focuses on the residential outdoor living market and provides a… Read More

LaSalle Capital has sold B-O-F to Victor Capital Partners
B-O-F Headquartered in Aurora, IL, B-O-F Corporation (B-O-F) is a leading manufacturer and provider of customized gravity-flow shelving and merchandising solutions across North America. The company was founded in 1953… Read More

Acceleration in Global Industrials M&A in 2024
Lincoln’s Industrials Group closed 97 transactions globally in 2024, a 20% increase from 2023. Our Industrials platform continues to drive transformative outcomes across all industry sectors, helping clients innovate, expand,… Read More

Matthias Ramming
Matthias Ramming provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to corporations including publicly listed companies, private equity firms and private shareholders. He works within Lincoln’s Industrials Group to advise clients… Read More

Nexgen Packaging has been sold to Trimco Group, a portfolio company of Brookfield
Nexgen Packaging Nexgen Packaging is a global provider of sustainable and innovative brand identification and packaging solutions specializing in the design, manufacturing and distribution of labels, tags, bags, boxes and… Read More

Packaging Quarterly Review Q4 2024
2024 was another somber year in packaging M&A activity, shaped by the lingering effects of 2023 destocking trends, economic uncertainty and evolving industry dynamics. This mirrored the broader M&A market,… Read More

François-Xavier Engel
François-Xavier provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services as part of Lincoln’s Industrials Group. With extensive experience advising on more than a dozen transactions, he specializes in midcap companies with… Read More
“Leader to Leader” Series
The Leader to Leader video series turns up the dial on rich conversations with prominent leaders – from business owners and entrepreneurs to investors and CEOs – highlighting their stories… Read More

Joe DiRenzo
Joe DiRenzo provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, private companies and family-owned businesses across the industrials and energy transition sectors. He works within Lincoln’s Industrials… Read More

Family owners have sold Transflex to Descours & Cabaud
Client: Transflex Client Location: France Target: Transflex Target Location: France Acquirer: Descours & Cabaud Acquirer Location: France Target Description: Transflex is a specialist and value-added distributor for the fluid transfer industry.

Charles Hallett
Charlie provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the industrials sector. He has extensive experience executing both buy-side and sell-side cross-border and domestic transactions for leading private… Read More

Bryan Schultz
Bryan provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity-backed, public and privately held companies in the industrials sector. He has experience executing buy-side and sell-side cross-border and domestic… Read More
2024 Global Results

MiTek Industries has sold Benson Industries to Permasteelisa Group, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings
Client: MiTek Industries Client Headquarters: United States Target: Benson Industries Target Headquarters: United States Acquirer: Permasteelisa Group Acquirer Headquarters: Italy Acquirer Sponsor: Atlas Holdings LLC Acquirer Sponsor Headquarters: United States Target Description:… Read More

Multi-Fab Products – Nova Technology has been sold to Chamberlain Group, a portfolio company of Blackstone
Multi-Fab Products – Nova Technology Multi-Fab Products – Nova Technology (MFP-Nova) is a global manufacturer, distributor and reseller of loading dock equipment and associated parts. The company provides a broad… Read More

Triton Partners has sold SEDIVER to Blackstone
SEDIVER SEDIVER is a leading manufacturer of toughened glass insulators, a mission-critical element for the electric transmission grid. The company supports the energy transition by enabling the reliable and sustainable… Read More

COL Giovanni Paolo, a portfolio company of Oaktree, has acquired IME SpA, with acquisition financing provided by BPER Banca and Generali
IME SpA IME, Industrie Meccaniche Elettriche S.p.A., headquartered in Urgnano (Bergamo), is a leading producer of switchgear for industrial applications and operates through two business units: IME Quadri Duestelle and… Read More

TENEX Capital Management has sold Big Bolt Corporation to LindFast Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners
Big Bolt Corporation Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, Big Bolt is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, specialty fasteners primarily serving distributor customers across diverse end markets. With a focus on quick… Read More

Vance Street Capital Partners has made an investment in Fumex
Fumex Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, Fumex is a trusted leader in air filtration systems, providing advanced extraction solutions designed to meet the stringent health, safety and… Read More

Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Report Q4 2024
With significant declines in used car prices impacting the actual cash value (ACV) of the vehicle, insurers have increased the amount of total losses.

Roman Products has been sold to Matrix Adhesives Group, a portfolio company of Goldner Hawn
Client: Roman Products Client Headquarters: United States Target: Roman Products Target Headquarters: United States Acquirer: Matrix Adhesives Group Acquirer Headquarters: United States Acquirer Sponsor: Goldner Hawn Acquirer Sponsor Headquarters: United States Target… Read More

Chemicals Quarterly Review Q3 2024
The need for continued innovation and macro tailwinds make the agrochemicals segment an attractive one for private capital. Continued shifts from the majors creates opportunities in terms of dislocation and… Read More