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Meet our Senior Team in Consumer
I have a hands-on approach and bring energy, creativity and passion to every client transaction.
Eddie Krule
Managing Director
Chicago
I design strategies and offer solutions that fit the unique ambitions of each client I serve.
Brian Little
Managing Director
Los Angeles
I take a long-term approach to building relationships and understanding clients' businesses in order to provide timely and relevant advice.
Alex Masters
Managing Director & Co-head of Consumer, Europe
London
Jeffrey Cleveland
As a Managing Director in the Consumer Group, Jeff provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the food, beverage and agriculture sectors. He has more than 17… Read More
As the British Palate Diversifies, Investors Capitalize on South Asian Food Supplier Sector
While the UK’s grocery market has experienced little growth in recent years, the authentic South Asian cuisine market—offerings that incorporate ingredients, spices and food staples from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh—has… Read More
Cardo Systems, a portfolio company of Fortissimo Capital, has been sold to EMK Capital
Founded in 2003, Cardo Systems designs and markets wireless mesh and Bluetooth communication systems for motorcycle riders, skiers, site workers and other groups and individuals in motion. The company’s innovative… Read More
For Western Brands, When Chinese Consumers Buy, Chinese Investment Follows
When Solid Gold, a U.S.-headquartered pet food brand, began selling its gut-healthy pet food through e-commerce giants JD.com and Tmall.com in China, little did they know that they may have… Read More
Weaver Leather has been sold to Blue Point Capital Partners
Headquartered in Mt. Hope, Ohio, and founded in 1973, Weaver’s core values, culture and management philosophy have been key to its uninterrupted growth over the past 45+ years. Known for… Read More
Royal Sanders, a portfolio company of 3i, has acquired Tunap Cosmetics
Royal Sanders is the leading private label and contract manufacturer of personal care products in Europe. Its key geographies are Benelux, Germany, France and the UK, with plants in Vlijmen… Read More
Virgin Wines, a portfolio company of Mobeus Equity Partners and Connection Capital, has floated on the UK AIM public market
Virgin Wines is one of the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer online wine retailers. It has a unique wine sourcing and blending model, working with its network of trusted suppliers and winemaking… Read More
A buyer group led by Evercel has acquired and taken private ZAGG Brands
Client: Evercel Client Headquarters: United States Target: ZAGG Brands Target Headquarters: United States Acquirer: Evercel Acquirer Headquarters: United States Target Description: ZAGG is a leading designer, producer and multi-category innovator in mobile lifestyle… Read More
Restaurants DealReader 2H 2020
As restaurant owners leave a challenging 2020 year in the rear-view mirror, the industry must now navigate a similarly unique period ahead with the ongoing uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q4 2020 Middle Market Index
Despite the challenges stemming from the pandemic, the concerted efforts of private equity funds, private debt lenders and their portfolio company management teams led to a substantial resiliency in private… Read More
Lincoln International Closed / Announced Six Transactions in Q4 2020 in the Pet and Animal Health Sectors
The pet and animal sectors continue to demonstrate resilience across the economic cycle; mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has proven investor appetite remains strong, even in the face of uncertainty… Read More
Florida Food Products, a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, has acquired Amelia Bay
Client: Florida Food Products (MidOcean Partners) Client Location: U.S. Target: Amelia Bay Target Location: U.S. Buyer: Florida Food Products (MidOcean Partners) Buyer Location: U.S. Target Description: Amelia Bay is a tea ingredient supplier and an industry leader… Read More
Matt Ayanian
Matt provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to companies across the consumer sector. He has extensive experience advising on sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, as well as capital advisory… Read More
Rebecca Morrey
As a member of Lincoln’s Consumer Group, Rebecca provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to private companies and private equity funds within the consumer sector. She has worked with clients… Read More
Kyle Perreira
Kyle leads Lincoln’s outdoor, fitness and experiential sector and has extensive experience advising companies in the consumer industry. His expertise includes domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising,… Read More
Jade Leaf has been sold to WM Partners
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Jade Leaf was founded in 2014 as a partnership between two friends who are passionate about matcha green tea and committed to sourcing high quality, organic… Read More
Mad Engine has secured a controlling investment from Platinum Equity
Mad Engine’s management team invested alongside Platinum Equity in the transaction. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1987, Mad Engine is a global platform focused on… Read More
2020 Year-End Results
In 2020, Lincoln completed a record number of transactions, generated record revenues and achieved growth in key strategic areas. This was driven by innovating around the complexities of doing deals during… Read More
The Starco Group has sold API Automotive Products, Inc. to Highline-Warren, a Pritzker Private Capital company
Lincoln acted as the exclusive investment banking representative for Starco and API, working closely with the company’s shareholder and management team throughout the process to find the right partner for… Read More
Feel Good Organics has been sold to WM Partners
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Feel Good Organics, LLC (FGO) was founded in 2016 by two friends on a mission to create a brand offering high-quality, certified USDA organic and non-GMO… Read More
ETERNA Mode GmbH has refinanced its existing promissory note
ETERNA Mode GmbH has reached an agreement with the creditors of its promissory note on the amendment of the conditions of the promissory note loan due in March 2021 with… Read More
Orva has received an investment from Trilantic North America
Founded in 1948 as a regional chain of brick-and-mortar stores, Orva has evolved its business model in parallel to the digitization of the retail landscape. Today, the company operates as… Read More
CapVest has acquired Inspired Pet Nutrition, a portfolio company of L Catterton
Lincoln acted as buy-side advisor to CapVest, working closely with the team to navigate and secure a highly competitive auction, providing deep sector insights and strategic advice throughout. This transaction… Read More
Hamburg-based BPE has sold DuoTherm to StellaGroup, a portfolio company of PAI Partners and ICG
DuoTherm is the German specialist for innovative, high quality and individually adaptable products in the roller shutter and window shading market. Headquartered in Nettersheim-Zingsheim, Germany, DuoTherm operates two manufacturing facilities… Read More
Equistone has sold Eschenbach to Inspecs
Eschenbach is a German leader in eyewear and low-vision products, offering correction frames and ready-to-wear sunglasses under more than 15 in-house and licensed brands. Since the end of 2019, Eschenbach… Read More