Recent Transactions
Perspectives
Meet our Senior Team in Mergers & Acquisitions & 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
Christopher Stradling
As co-head of Lincoln’s Consumer Group in the U.S., Chris leads the firm’s consumer product initiatives and advises companies on mergers and acquisitions. Through a hands-on style of processing deals,… Read More
The Changing Dynamics of Retail
Lincoln Managing Directors discuss the evolution of retail and how companies are integrating technology and unique experiences to remain relevant and importantly – competitive.
Changing Consumer Preferences
Managing Directors in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, share how Millennials are influencing preference shifts in the Consumer sector overall.
John Hamilton
For nearly 20 years, John has provided mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the Nordic region. His M&A advisory experience includes sell-side transactions and complex situations, including… Read More
Bradley Akason
Brad is a senior member of Lincoln’s Consumer Group and has been instrumental in both the firm’s and the group’s growth globally. He has 40 years of client service experience.… Read More
Vince has recapitalized with Citizens and Crystal Financial
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a refinancing for Vince Holding Corp. (“Vince” or the “Company”), a premier global… Read More
Gaurav Marathe
Gaurav drives the vision and leads strategic efforts for Lincoln International in India, a rapidly growing economy focused on globalization. He has more than two decades of experience in preparing… Read More
Ujwal Goenka
Ujwal provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth equity advisory services to clients in the healthcare sector. He identifies private equity groups and high growth companies seeking growth capital targets… Read More
Gryphon Investors has sold Washing Systems Inc. to Kao Corporation
Seller: Gryphon Investors Seller Headquarters: United States Target: Washing Systems, Inc. Target Headquarters: United States Acquirer: Kao Corporation Acquirer Headquarters: Japan Target Description: Washing Systems is a leading provider of… Read More
Alejandro Barrera
Alejandro leads Lincoln’s consumer services practice, which encompasses automotive, residential, beauty & wellness and pet services. His industry focus on multi-unit consumer services businesses enables him to provide strategic insights… Read More
Charles Walder
Charles has extensive experience advising companies in the consumer industry for clients focused on the restaurant & retail and pet sectors. His experience includes domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions… Read More
Saverio Rondelli
As head of Lincoln’s Milan office, Saverio provides overall strategic and operational leadership for Lincoln’s activities in Italy. He delivers operational and financial direction for the Milan office and manages… Read More
Christopher Petrossian
Chris co-heads Lincoln’s Consumer Group in the U.S. and heads the Los Angeles office. In addition, he is on the firm’s Global Strategy Committee and a member of the Fairness… Read More
Sibert Meulenbelt
Sibert provides M&A advisory services with a focus on companies in the industrial sector and has gained significant experience in advising private equity, corporate and private clients in cross-border transactions.… Read More
Eddie Krule
Eddie has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and managing transactions for leading privately owned businesses, private equity firms and public companies. He advises on a range of mid-market… Read More
Harry Kalmanowicz
Harry advises clients on selling or acquiring businesses, adding value to every transaction with robust trade-buyer access and market insights from across the globe. He has worked with a large… Read More
David Houser
David is a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, advising clients on transactions involving strategic acquirers, control investments from private equity firms and growth equity capital. David’s more than 25… Read More
Pechel Industries and co-founders have sold Private Sport Shop to Bridgepoint
Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Bridgepoint Capital Development has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Privatesportshop, with its two founders and Pechel Industries remaining minority shareholders.… Read More
Home Dynamix has been sold to Town & Country Living and H.I.G. Capital
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Home Dynamix, LLC (“Home Dynamix” or the “Company”) has been sold to Town & Country Living… Read More
Vivarte Group has sold André to Spartoo
Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the divestiture of the French century-old footwear retailer André (the “Company”) to Spartoo, a leading France-based online shoe… Read More
Angelo Gordon has refinanced Benihana
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a financing for Benihana Inc. (“Benihana” or the “Company”), a private equity portfolio… Read More
Naxicap Partners has acquired Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Client: Naxicap Client Location: France Target: Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Target Location: Germany Buyer: Naxicap Buyer Location: France Target Description: Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH is a leading European direct-to-consumer online brand for audio solutions.
Restaurants DealReader 1H 2018
Restaurant traffic remains challenging with only two months in 1H 2018 experiencing expansion of customer traffic as calculated by the RPI Customer Traffic Indicator
Food & Beverage DealReader Q2 2018
In Q2, the food retail sector showed a quarterly improvement for the first time in twelve months, a result of improved share prices of large UK supermarkets.
Private shareholders have sold E.V.A. to Liffey Meats
Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of E.V.A. (the “Company”), a leading independent French beef and calf slaughterhouse, to Liffey Meats, an… Read More