Dirk Damegger

Dirk supports the firm’s retail and consumer advisory services. He has more than 20 years of experience, advising on M&A, corporate divestitures and corporate finance transactions for pan-European corporate clients… Read More

U.S. Restaurant Owners’ Optimism Amidst Ongoing Challenges

While data through the first half of 2019 suggests that the restaurant sector continues to feel the lumps of changing consumer tastes (primarily around convenience) and certain economic challenges (like… Read More

Bridges Fund Management has acquired énergie Fitness

Lincoln has supported Bridges on its second transaction in the last two months, after providing financing advice for their acquisition of GEV Wind Power. énergie is currently the third-largest low-cost… Read More

Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q2 2019 Middle Market Index

Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, today released the Q2 2019 issue of its proprietary Lincoln Middle Market Index (“Lincoln MMI”). The Lincoln MMI is the only… Read More

Gourmet Foods has been sold to Gourmet Culinary Holdings, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity Partners

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gourmet Foods, working closely with management throughout the sale process. The Lincoln team provided M&A and industry expertise, as well as closely… Read More

The Evolving U.S. Pet Retail Landscape & Broader Impact on Pet Sector

The pet retail sector continues to generate strong momentum against a backdrop of numerous favorable industry trends: The “pets as family” trend is as strong as ever, with 95% of… Read More

KJUS has been sold to Acushnet Holdings Corp.

KJUS (LK International AG), headquartered in Hünenberg, Switzerland, is a world-leading provider of high-end technical ski and golfwear with uncompromising commitment to performance and cutting-edge innovation. Drawing from a strong… Read More

Consumers in Control & the Role of Brands

Lincoln Managing Directors discuss the way consumers are in the driver’s seat as it relates to branded and non-branded food companies. Click the banner above to watch the video.  … Read More

How Retail is Performing Amidst Constant Change

Lincoln Managing Directors discuss brick & mortar retail approaches with the integration of technology. Click the banner above to watch the video.     Rob Brown: So, Dom is our… Read More

How Companies are Mastering the Internet Economy

Lincoln Managing Directors discuss the evolution of consumer behavior and what it means for the economy. Click the banner above to watch the video.     Rob Brown: So why… Read More

Focusrite plc has acquired Pro Audio GmbH including ADAM Audio GmbH

Lincoln assisted in valuing, negotiating and managing the transaction across legal, due diligence and insurance work streams of the transaction.  It is a substantial transaction under the rules of the… Read More

3d investors has sold Audioprof Group International to Biamp Systems, a portfolio company of Highlander Partners

Lincoln acted as the exclusive advisor to 3d investors, a Belgian family owned investment company, working closely with management and shareholders.  Lincoln provided advisory services, industry expertise and managed the… Read More

U.S.-China Tensions, Tariffs and Tightening Regulations

Tension and tariffs drives Chinese M&A activity to markets outside the U.S. Mounting tension between Washington, D.C. and Beijing are top of mind in the dealmaking climate. As tariffs continue… Read More

Pulse on Current Consumer Market Conditions

NCH Corporation has sold Hero Pet Brands to Manna Pro, a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor to NCH Corporation, working closely with the Hero Pet Brands team throughout the sale process. This role included providing M&A and industry expertise,… Read More

Atlantic Street Capital has sold Alex Apparel to Versa Capital Management, LLC

Led by industry veterans Colleen Kelly, CEO, and Larry Robin, CFO/COO, and headquartered in New York City, Alex Apparel is the market leader in the moderate-to-better dress segments of the… Read More

Dubilier & Company has sold Blue Grass to Public Pension Capital

Client: Dubilier & Company Client Location: United States Target: Blue Grass Ingredients Target Location: United States Acquirer: PPC Enterprises, LLC Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Blue Grass Ingredients manufactures and distributes dairy… Read More

Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine | Q&A Excerpt: Chris Stradling Shares Outlook

Originally published by Mergers & Acquisitions on May 28, 2019 | Excerpt from interviews with eight M&A advisors serving the mid-market Buyers should specialize, recommends Christopher Stradling, Lincoln International What… Read More

Lincoln Middle Market Index Exhibits Strong Rebound in Q1 2019 with Persistent Earnings Growth

All industries experienced quarterly enterprise value growth – only the fourth time since the inception of the Lincoln Middle Market Index (2014) Lincoln International released the Q1 2019 issue of… Read More

Investcorp has refinanced its portfolio company, Paper Source, Inc.

Client: Investcorp Client Location: United States Target: Paper Source Target Location: United States Target Description: Paper Source is an industry-leading high-end retailer of gifts, greeting cards, wedding invitations, wrapping paper… Read More

BWK has sold Alete to DMK Group

Client: BWK GmbH Client Location: Germany Target: Alete GmbH Target Location: Germany Buyer: DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH Buyer Location: Germany Target Description: Alete Group is a leading provider of baby… Read More

Restaurants Finance Monitor | Lincoln International Brings Global Emphasis to Restaurant Investment Banking

Consumer Group Director, Charles Walder, recently contributed his perspectives about Lincoln’s global connectedness for Restaurants Finance Monitor. He discusses the variety services Lincoln delivers in the restaurant sector including investment… Read More

Gen Cap America has sold Avanti Products to The Legacy Companies

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gen Cap and Avanti, working closely with the Gen Cap and the Avanti management teams throughout the sale process. The Lincoln team… Read More

West Chester Protective Gear has been sold to Protective Industrial Products

Lincoln acted as the exclusive financial advisor to West Chester Protective Gear (West Chester), working closely with the management team throughout the sale process. Lincoln used its deep expertise in… Read More

Consilium has sold Macron to a private shareholder

Client: Consilium SGR S.p.A. Client Location: Italy Target: Macron Target Location: Italy Buyer: Private Shareholder Buyer Location: Italy Target Description: Macron is a technical sportswear manufacturer with strong pedigree in… Read More