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

Snow Phipps has refinanced Teasdale Latin Foods

Client: Snow Phipps Client Location: U.S. Target: Teasdale Latin Foods Target Location: U.S. Buyer: n/a Buyer Location: n/a Target Description: Teasdale offer a full-line of top quality Hispanic and Latino-inspired foods.

VMG Partners has sold Solid Gold to Health and Happiness Group

Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Solid Gold, working closely with the management team and shareholders throughout the sale process. Lincoln’s role included providing mergers and acquisitions… Read More

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has sold Manna Pro Products to The Carlyle Group

Manna Pro, a St. Louis, Missouri-based manufacturer and marketer of specialty pet care products, provides supplements, food, treats and a wide assortment of high-quality health and wellness products for companion… Read More

Irving Place Capital has recapitalized Bendon Inc.

Bendon Inc. is a leading provider of children’s entertainment and educational products, including coloring and activity books, educational workbooks, puzzles and other child development products. Bendon provides a vast product… Read More

Money Control | Adulterated Honey Controversy: This is What Brand Experts Say

Originally published by Money Control on December 9, 2020.  Gaurav Marathe, Managing Director and CEO India, provides his perspective on the new study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)… Read More

The Vet Connection has been sold to Pets at Home

The Vet Connection (TVC) is the largest independent veterinary telehealth provider in the UK, providing convenient and cost-effective access to on-demand, high quality, round-the-clock veterinary telehealth advice, triage and ancillary… Read More

Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q3 2020 Middle Market Index

The impact of COVID-19 on most companies’ financial performance has been much less impactful than originally expected, with the majority of companies now beating COVID-19 adjusted year-to-date budgets and enterprise… Read More

LaBoutiqueOfficielle.com shareholders have sold a significant stake to BIP Capital Partners

Founded in 2006, LaBoutiqueOfficielle.com is the leading streetwear e-tailer in France, targeting teenagers and young adults. Its success is based on a unique combination of a strong understanding of its… Read More

Add to Cart: Pandemic Accelerates Investment in Digital Commerce Technology

Claire’s Stores Inc. has been advised

Client: Elliott Management & Monarch Alernative Capital Client Location: U.S. Target: Claire’s Stores Inc. Target Location: U.S. Target Description: Claire’s Stores Inc. is an American retailer of accessories, jewelry, and toys primarily aimed towards girls,… Read More

Spectrum Brands has acquired Armitage Pet Care, a portfolio company of Rutland Partners

Having introduced the opportunity, Lincoln acted as exclusive buy-side advisor to Spectrum Brands, working closely with the team throughout bilateral negotiations with Armitage to successfully complete the transaction within a… Read More

Alva-Amco Pharmacal has been sold to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical

Based in Niles, Illinois, Alva-Amco Pharmacal is a leading provider of branded over-the-counter (OTC) consumer health products across a number of product categories, including skin care, women’s health, antifungals, upset… Read More

Times of Entrepreneurship | Taking the Fight Outside

Mark Jones-Pritchard, Lincoln International  Director, discusses with the Times of Entrepreneurship how trends and investments in the outdoor recreation sector have been positively impacted by the COVID19 pandemic and the… Read More

West Shore Home recapitalized by Leonard Green & Partners

Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, West Shore Home (WSH) is a leading technology-enabled, direct-to-consumer home services platform operating more than 15 locations across ten states. The company utilizes a proprietary customer… Read More

CORE Industrial Partners has acquired J&K Ingredients, Inc.

Client: CORE Industrial Partners Client Location: United States Target: J&K Ingredients, Inc. Target Location: United States Buyer: CORE Industrial Partners Buyer Location: United States Target Description: J&K Ingredients is a… Read More

Capital Sources beyond Consumer Spending: Key Considerations for Retail to Thrive in a Challenged Environment

RETAIL TO CONTINUE TO BE IMPACTED IN A POST-COVID WORLD In several earlier COVID-19 articles, we addressed a number of topics including how retailers could address COVID-19’s impact on consumer… Read More

Rouje has raised capital from Partech Growth

Client: Rouje Client Location: France Buyer: Partech Growth Buyer Location: France Target Description: Rouje is a e-retailer of clothes, cosmetics, shoes and accessories targeting women in France and abroad, with… Read More

Ready Roast Nut Company has been sold to an undisclosed buyer

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Ready Roast Nut Company, LLC has sold its peanut and tree nut assets and operations to an undisclosed buyer through transactions that closed… Read More

Plews & Edelmann has sold its retail segment to Highline Aftermarket, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group

Plews Retail is a leading designer and distributor of automotive and industrial tools and accessories, in categories like lubrication, air accessories, air hoses and tire repair. Plews Retail’s comprehensive product… Read More

EMZ Partners has invested in Ankerkraut

The European private equity company, EMZ, has invested in subordinated debt, becoming the minority shareholder in Ankerkraut, while founding family remains majority shareholder. This collaboration will guarantee the successful future… Read More

The Engaged Healthcare Consumer is Changing Corporate M&A Initiatives

  When Lakeview Equity Partners, LLC looked for an advisor to sell UAS Laboratories LLC, they turned to Lincoln International because of the team’s expertise across the healthcare and consumer… Read More

The Next Course for UK Chain Restaurants

During the month of August, Britons were encouraged to dine out through the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday participating restaurants offered a 50 percent… Read More

Request Form: UK Restaurant Sector Analysis & Benchmarking

Select highlights Chained restaurants grew through last recession Sales at chained full-service restaurants grew each year during the last recession (whilst independents took 3 years to return to 2007 sales… Read More

The official committee of equity holders of Pyxus has been advised

Client:  Public shareholders of Pyxus International, Inc. Client Location: U.S. Target: Pyxus International, Inc. Target Location: U.S. Target Description: Pyxus International, Inc. generates revenue primarily by selling leaf tobacco and relevant processing fees charged… Read More