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Richard Olson
Managing Director & Head of Valuations, Europe
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Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New York
I enjoy sharing insights about market and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.
Brian Garfield
Managing Director & Head of U.S. Portfolio Valuations
New York
I enhance my clients’ decision making and governance processes by providing independent and objective financial advice in a highly responsive manner.
Chris Gregory
Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New York
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 & Co-head of Valuations & Opinions
Chicago
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From Euromoney: Private Credit Article
Originally published by Euromoney on April 23, 2024. The rapid expansion of the private credit market, outside the purview of banking regulators, might pose a fresh systemic risk. As smaller… Read More
Women’s Wear Daily | The Price of Beauty: How Much Are Investors Willing to Pay?
Originally posted by Women’s Wear Daily on April 12, 2024. Many beauty brands are starting to explore deal options. With several different brands in the same market category, this could… Read More
PETS International | Consolidation Meets Regulation in the Veterinary Clinics Market
Originally posted by PETS International on April 5, 2024. Animal health is becoming a big business in Europe and the U.S. Thus, regulators are turning a closer eye to mergers… Read More
The Lead Left | Podcast: Private Capital Call
Originally posted by The Lead Left on April 2, 2024. Ron Kahn, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, shares insights on current market trends, including the positive… Read More
S&P Global | Private Markets 360° Podcast: Valuation Insights
Originally posted by S&P Global on March 21, 2024. Ron Kahn, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, recently delved into the creation of the Lincoln Private… Read More
Bloomberg | New Private Credit Gauge Shows Returns Beating Leveraged Debt
Originally posted by Bloomberg on March 28, 2024. According to Lincoln’s European Senior Debt Index (ESDI), the private credit industry in Europe has performed better than leveraged loans for the… Read More
Affärsvärlden | European Companies Performing Well
Originally posted by Affärsvärlden on March 14, 2024. European companies are outperforming their U.S. counterparts. Proprietary data provided by Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group revealed that European medium-sized companies are… Read More
Molecule to Market Podcast: M&A Roundtable and 2024 Predictions
Originally posted by Molecule to Market on March 8, 2024. James West, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, recently joined the Molecule to Market podcast’s roundtable episode where he shared… Read More
Private Equity International | Europe’s Mid-market Resilience
Originally posted by Private Equity International on March 5, 2024. According to our Valuation & Opinions Group’s proprietary insights, 80% of European companies reported YoY revenue growth in Q4 2023,… Read More
Sky News | Will 2024 Bring Big Mergers and Acquisitions?
Originally aired on Sky News on February 21, 2024.
FreightWaves | Logistics M&A Market Looks Brighter in 2024
Originally posted on FreightWaves on March 6, 2024. Gaurang Shastri, Managing Director in our Business Services Group, recently discussed the 2024 mergers and acquisitions market in FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. Watch… Read More
Beauty Industry Insights: A Compilation of Recent Press Recognitions
Coming off a slower 2023, beauty mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is expected to accelerate in 2024. Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, explores the state of the beauty… Read More
Citywire | PE Firm Permira Seeks to Up Evelyn’s Debt to Pay Shareholder Dividends
Originally posted by Citywire on February 15, 2024. The majority shareholder of Permira, Evelyn, wants to increase its debt through a dividend recapitalization to pay itself and other shareholders. Private… Read More
Alternative Credit Investor | Covenant Breaches Decline for Third Quarter in a Row
Originally posted by Alternative Credit Investor on February 22, 2024. According to the Lincoln International Valuations & Opinions Group proprietary data, lenders and borrowers are proactively addressing potential defaults and… Read More
Media Momentum: Q4 2023 Lincoln Private Market Index
February 2024 Our Valuations & Opinions Group recently discussed findings from the Q4 2023 Lincoln Private Market Index with several publications. Bloomberg Bloomberg TV CFO Pitchbook Private Equity Professional The Wall Street… Read More
Bloomberg TV | Banks and Private Credit Cash Competition
Originally aired on Bloomberg on February 13, 2024. The Q4 2023 Lincoln Private Market Index highlights that competition on pricing and terms increased in the direct lending market as the… Read More
Pitchbook Media Roundup: Capital Market Trends
Originally posted by Pitchbook in 2024. Eugene Lee, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, offers Pitchbook his perspective on capital market dynamics. Dish Bonds Post Muted Gains After EchoStar… Read More
Media Compilation: Alternative Credit Investor
Originally posted by Alternative Credit Investor in February 2024. Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, shares recent interest rate cut trends and maturity extension dynamics with… Read More
Debtwired Podcast | Private Debt Market and Advisory Opportunities
Originally posted by Debtwire on January 23, 2024. Dominik Spanier, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, recently shared his expectations for private debt in Germany. Listen to the podcast.
Beauty Independent | The Prognosis for Beauty M&A and Early-Stage Funding in 2024
Originally posted by Beauty Independent on January 22, 2024. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the beauty market is on the up. “Looking forward, the recent deal announcements support the… Read More
VentureCapital Magazin | Courageous Decisions Needed: Commentary on the 2024 German M&A Market
Originally posted by VentureCapital Magazin on January 5, 2024. Rising interest rates, increased energy costs, geopolitical conflicts and poor economic forecasts led to a slower German mergers and acquisitions (M&A)… Read More
Scrip Asks…What Does 2024 Hold for Biopharma?
James West, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, recently discussed his expectations for the biopharma market in 2024 as part of Scrip’s series. Part One – Business Strategy and Leadership… Read More
BZ | The Art of the Corporate Carve Out
Originally posted by BZ on December 19, 2023. Corporate carve outs have returned in strength amidst a slower mergers and acquisitions market as they are a strategic growth tool for… Read More
Just Food | Cautious Optimism Oozes Around Food M&A Outlook in 2024 as Risks Fester
Originally posted by Just Food on December 14, 2023. While deal activity in the food industry has slowed, businesses that passed on pricing and kept their volumes from going backward… Read More
Bloomberg TV | Lincoln International CEO Gives 2024 Outlook
Originally posted by Bloomberg on December 27, 2023. Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, discusses his 2024 mergers and acquisitions market predictions, including an increasing focus from Western companies on… Read More