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Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update | Q3 2026

The third quarter of 2026 reinforced the underlying strength of the active, outdoor & enthusiast sector, with participation remaining at record levels and consumer engagement continuing to broaden across sports,… Read More about Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update | Q3 2026

EMS Quarterly Review | Q3 2026

In Q3 2026, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector exhibited a moderation in performance and further stabilization of the supply chain. Despite pockets of mixed component availability creating long lead… Read More about EMS Quarterly Review | Q3 2026

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Investing in the Infrastructure Behind the Infrastructure

Lincoln International unpacks the opportunities surrounding infrastructure investments and the themes driving today’s private market investments in the infrastructure market.

Organic Growth in Asset Servicing: From Market Tailwinds to Execution Advantage

Lincoln International examines the asset servicing market in 2026, including the trends driving organic growth and investor interest.

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HR Tech Industry Report | Q3 2026

The HR tech landscape is entering a new phase of development. Historically centered on administrative infrastructure and systems of record, the sector is expanding into a broader intelligent technology layer supporting enterprise execution in attracting, deploying, developing and retaining talent. This is increasing the strategic importance of HR technology within the enterprise and broadening the opportunity set across the employee lifecycle.

Benelux

M&A Review | Smart Cities are a Key Investment Theme, Driven by Long-term Megatrends

The M&A Review featured Lincoln’s insights into investment opportunities and long-term tailwinds within the smart cities segment.

Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review | Q3 2026

Lincoln International is pleased to present the latest issue of its Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review. Global M&A value reached roughly $4.4 trillion through the first nine months of 2026,… Read More about Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review | Q3 2026

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Key Takeaways from WEFTEC 2026

Lincoln International shares six themes from WEFTEC 2026 shaping investment and M&A in the water and wastewater market.

Katharina Kober

Katharina Kober

Katharina Kober provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients across the technology industry, including private equity firms, privately held businesses, founders and shareholders. As an advisor, Katharina focuses… Read More about Katharina Kober

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Lincoln International Adds Eduard Egelie as Managing Director, Bolstering Financial Services Advisory

Lincoln International adds Eduard Egelie as a Managing Director in London, strengthening the firm’s European financial services advisory capabilities.

Eduard Egelie

Eduard Egelie

Eduard Egelie provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to European financial institutions as a Managing Director and leads Lincoln’s European financial services advisory capabilities, with additional responsibility for MarshBerry’s… Read More about Eduard Egelie

The Grocer | How Health Ingredients are Moving into the Mainstream

Lincoln International’s food and beverage experts unpack the functional ingredient trend and the incoming wave of consolidation.

Frankfurt

Investors in Healthcare | Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: The Investment Case Moves Beyond Consolidation

Lincoln International’s healthcare services experts share insights in advanced diagnostic imaging with Investors in Healthcare.

Migwel Perrin

Migwel Perrin

Migwel Perrin provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and private founders on smid- to large-cap transactions across a wide range of industries. He specializes in… Read More about Migwel Perrin

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Lincoln International Adds Alessandro Foschi as Managing Director, Strengthening M&A Coverage in Italy

Lincoln International adds Alessandro Foschi as a Managing Director in Milan, strengthening the firm’s M&A coverage in Italy.

Alessandro Foschi

Alessandro Foschi

Alessandro Foschi provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, entrepreneurs and corporates. He leverages over two decades of experience in the investment banking industry to advise… Read More about Alessandro Foschi

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Lincoln International Adds Nicolas Bender as Managing Director, Expanding European F&B Coverage

Lincoln International welcomes Nicolas Bender as a Managing Director in its Consumer Group, expanding the firm’s food and beverage platform in Europe.

Nicolas Bender

Nicolas Bender

Nicolas Bender is a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group specializing in the food & beverage industry. He advises private equity firms, business owners, entrepreneurs and executives on mergers and… Read More about Nicolas Bender

Thomas Geller

Thomas Geller

Thomas provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, founders, privately held businesses and public corporations, with deal experience across the technology, business services, industrials, energy and… Read More about Thomas Geller

Chemicals & Materials Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Lincoln International is pleased to present the latest issue of its Chemicals & Materials Quarterly Review. The second quarter of 2026 was characterized by slower U.S. economic growth, persistent inflationary… Read More about Chemicals & Materials Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Future of Deals | How AI is Changing Software M&A Valuations

Lincoln International’s expert discusses how AI is affecting software M&A, from valuations and buyer priorities to execution.

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Pharma Services Deep Dive: The K-Shaped Recovery is Underway

Lincoln International’s experts share insights and updates on the K-shaped recovery of the global pharma services sector.

Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

Lincoln International is pleased to present the latest issue of its Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review. In the second quarter of 2026, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market remained… Read More about Fashion & Apparel Quarterly Review | Q2 2026

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The Battle Between Experiential Eating and GLP-1 Caloric Austerity: Consumers Are Eating Less but Craving More

Lincoln International’s food and beverage experts discuss the impact of GLP-1s, the World Cup and attitudes toward private label brands.

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Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update | Q2 2026

The second quarter of 2026 marked a meaningful reset in tone for active, outdoor & enthusiast mergers and acquisitions (M&A). After a record-setting Q1, global dealmaking cooled sequentially, yet capital… Read More about Active, Outdoor & Enthusiast Brands Market Update | Q2 2026