Lincoln International Expands European Debt Advisory and Restructuring Capabilities

Paris, February 13, 2009 – Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, has expanded its European debt advisory and restructuring capabilities and is pleased to announce that Etienne Lacault and Aurélien Loszycer have joined the firm’s Paris office. Etienne and Aurélien bring more than 20 years of combined experience in the leveraged finance field where they arranged leveraged loans worth more than a combined EUR 10 billion.

Lincoln International has extensive experience advising businesses on raising debt and equity capital as well as during periods of financial challenge or unique circumstances, having completed approximately 75 restructuring or special situations transactions since 2001 globally. The addition of Etienne and Aurélien will reinforce the Lincoln International’s European capabilities in this area.

“Strengthening our debt advisory and restructuring team in Europe with the additions of Etienne and Aurélien strengthens our firm as a whole,” said Jim Lawson, Co-Chairman and Managing Director of Lincoln International. “All of our clients benefit from the consistency of our offerings across geographies. For the firm, this is an important part of maintaining our position as the only truly international, integrated, independent mid-market M&A advisor in the world.”

Previously Etienne and Aurélien were both Executive Directors at ING and then at CIBC, where they originated and syndicated European LBOs for a number of Financial Sponsors with a focus on mid-cap market, before being responsible for Capital Markets and Financial Sponsor coverage at Kaupthing Bank.

About Lincoln International

Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition services, private capital raising, and providing fairness opinions and valuations for leading organizations involved in mid-market transactions. With offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Vienna and strategic partnerships with China Everbright and other partner firms in Asia, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies. The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise and integrated resources. By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest. More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com.