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Chemicals Quarterly Review Q3 2021
During Q3 2021, Lincoln’s chemicals & materials indices and S&P 500 ended flat, close to the end of Q2 2021 levels. The U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes were stable in… Read More
Facilities Services Market Update Q3 2021
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market started 2021 with significant activity, continuing the growing momentum we have seen since a market trough in Q3 2020.
EMS Quarterly Review Q3 2021
Despite the global challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting supply chain effects, the EMS industry realized significant revenue growth compared to Q3 2020.
Packaging Quarterly Review Q3 2021
Despite global mergers and acquisitions activity seemingly beginning to plateau in Q3 2021, we still saw a strong increase of ~20% over the number of transactions in Q3 2020.
Cybersecurity Mid-year Report: H1 2021
The first half of 2021 marked a watershed moment for the rapidly evolving cybersecurity market, evidenced by: record valuations and volumes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and venture investing; the… Read More
Q2 2021 Lincoln Senior Debt Index
The two primary risks in this asset class are interest rate risk and credit risk. For the quarter ending June 30, 2021 the Lincoln Senior Debt Index return was 2.0%… Read More
Packaging Quarterly Review Q2 2021
Within the packaging market, we have also seen a continued rise in activity, specifically within the United States and European markets. During Q2 2021, private equity-backed packaging companies were particularly… Read More
Facilities Services Market Update Q2 2021
The mergers and acquisitions market started 2021 with significant activity, continuing the growing momentum we have seen since a market trough in Q2 2020.
EMS Quarterly Review Q2 2021
Despite supply chain challenges and continued component shortages, there is no stopping the Electronics Super-Cycle. EMS companies are still seeing significant demand and continued growth ahead both organically and via… Read More
Education Technology & Services Market Update: Q2 2021
As activity in the education mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has demonstrated for several months, enthusiasm for businesses thriving in a COVID-19 or post-COVID-19 world has been robust.
Distribution Quarterly Review Q2 2021
The outlook for the remainder of the year is positive for the distribution sector as it works through the lingering effects of disruptions that began in 2020 and capitalizes on… Read More
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q2 2021 Middle Market Index
Private Credit Market Experiences Continued Competition In the second quarter of 2021, the Lincoln Middle Market Index (Lincoln MMI) grew by 5.6%, with the last two quarters representing the strongest… Read More
Chemicals Quarterly Review Q2 2021
During Q2 2021, the Lincoln International chemicals and materials indexes and S&P 500 continued to rise over the prior quarter. The positive momentum through the quarter is projected to carry… Read More
Distribution Quarterly Review Q1 2021
Distribution M&A in Q1 2021 extended the trends seen in 2020 as consolidators in the building materials, residential goods, industrial supplies, jan/san and safety products sectors capitalized on surging home… Read More
Education Technology & Services Market Update: Q1 2021
As we expected early in the year, 2021 is shaping up to be a banner year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the education market. Complementing all of the trends… Read More
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q1 2021 Middle Market Index
Private Company Enterprise Value Momentum Continues in Q1 2021 as the Lincoln MMI Climbs to Another Record High In the first quarter of 2021, the Lincoln Middle Market Index (Lincoln… Read More
Chemicals Quarterly Review Q1 2021
During Q1 2021, the Lincoln International chemicals & materials indexes and S&P 500 continued to rise over the prior quarter. However, chemical output fell in all regions as the impact… Read More
Facilities Services Market Update Q1 2021
Within the facilities services sector, there has also been a continued rise in activity, specifically within the U.S. market. During Q1 2021, private equity-backed facilities services companies were particularly active… Read More
Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2021
Within the packaging market, we have also seen a strong recovery in M&A activity driven by the packaging market’s stability through the COVID-19 pandemic.
EMS Quarterly Review Q1 2021
Continued growth from the electronics supercycle is driving interest and expansion in the EMS industry. Deal activity is being exhibited primarily by consolidations of existing private equity-owned platforms.
Q1 2021 Lincoln Senior Debt Index
The two primary risks in this asset class are interest rate risk and credit risk. For the quarter ending March 31, 2021, the Lincoln Senior Debt Index return was 2.4%… Read More
Environmental & Waste Services Market Update Q4 2020
The environmental and waste services sector experienced similar trends to the broader market in Q4 2020.
Information Technology Services Market Update Q4 2020
In line with strong public stock performance in the fourth quarter of 2020, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volumes in the information technology (IT) services segment were also robust.
Human Capital Management Services Market Update Q4 2020
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in human capital management services was up significantly in Q4 as compared to Q3. However, the activity level still represented a slight decline from Q4… Read More
Chemicals Quarterly Review Q4 2020
The continued chemicals & materials market recovery in Q4 2020 reflects the growing optimism in the market as the United States and global economy continue to recover from the COVID-19… Read More