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I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.
Sean Bennis
Managing Director & Co-head of Industrials
Chicago
Meet Our Senior Team in Automotive and Truck
I leverage strategic insights and industry connections to unlock value for clients.
Joe Sparacino
Managing Director
Boston
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Recent Transactions in Automotive and Truck
Lincoln International adds John McClure as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of John McClure as a Managing Director in the firm’s automotive and truck sector, a… Read More
John McClure
Focusing primarily on automotive technology, John provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services in Lincoln’s Industrials Group. John brings more than 20 years of senior management experience to the firm,… Read More
Schaeffler has sold its global automotive chain drive systems business to funds advised by DUBAG
Schaeffler Chain Drive Systems Schaeffler Chain Drive Systems (CATENSYS) comprises 560 employees at nine locations in Europe, Asia, North and South America and generates sales of approximately €150 million. The… Read More
Chiltern Capital and Keyhaven have raised financing to support the growth strategy of Steer Automotive
Steer Automotive Group Steer Automotive Group is an award-winning accident repair center with more than 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the body shop industry. Having originated in the… Read More
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG has acquired in-tech GmbH
in-tech in-tech, based in Garching, Germany, provides technological and organizational advisory and engineering services worldwide, primarily for the automotive and related supply industries. Its development services span five areas: electronics… Read More
While Automotive Supply Chain Headaches Drag On, Buyers & Sellers Prepare for a Busy Year of Dealmaking in 2022
Automakers and suppliers were forced to cope with unique supply chain challenges in 2021, driving significant disruption to production and resulting in levels of inventory at unseen historic lows. These… Read More
Christian Gareis
Christian provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to companies in the automotive and mobility technology sector. Christian seeks to continuously meet his client’s individual objectives by creating innovative solutions… Read More
Lincoln International’s Automotive and Truck Sector Celebrates Record 2021
The global automotive and truck sector team successfully executed a record number of transactions for private and publicly traded corporate and private equity clients in 2021 Lincoln closed 24 transactions… Read More
Webinar | Automotive Update 2022: Insights from the TMA Detroit Chapter
On January 11, 2022, Sanjeev Varma, Senior Advisor at Lincoln International, joined automotive experts in TMA Detroit’s virtual panel to share insights on the current automotive M&A environment and industry… Read More
Private shareholders have sold Mürdter Group to Xandor Mürdter Automotive Holding, a portfolio company of Quantum Capital Partners
Mürdter Group Mürdter Group, headquartered in Mutlangen, Germany, is a leading automotive supplier of plastic injection molding components with sophisticated geometries, including complex assembly, gluing and welding processes. The company’s… Read More
CGS Management has sold SF Tooling Group to Storskogen
SF Tooling Group SF Tooling Group is a global leader in the manufacturing of die-casting molds and tools for sophisticated light metal structural parts, serving large global original equipment manufacturers… Read More
Benteler Automotive has sold its aluminum extrusion business in Denmark and France to Fidelium Partners
The two plants specialize in aluminum extrusion, forming and assembly. Ownership of the plants transferred to Fidelium on November 1st and the combined business will trade under the new name… Read More
J.H. Whitney & Co. has refinanced Autosplice
Client: J.H. Whitney & Co., LLC Client Location: United States Target: Autosplice Inc. Target Location: United States Target Description: Autosplice is a leading global manufacturer of highly customized interconnect products and electromechanical… Read More
Insight Equity has sold Plasman to MiddleGround Capital
Plasman is a leading global Tier 1 supplier of exterior trim, bumpers / fascias and sub-components for many of the largest original equipment manufacturers in the automotive industry. With a… Read More
HBM Holdings has sold Tru-Flex to Nelson Global Products, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners
Client: HBM Holdings Client Location: United States Target: Tru-Flex, LLC Target Location: United States Acquirer: Nelson Global Products (Wind Point Partners) Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Tru-Flex is a designer and… Read More
Körber has sold Sensitec to Ningbo Sinomags Electrical Technology Co, Ltd.
Client: Körber AG Client Headquarters: Germany Target: Sensitec GmbH Target Headquarters: Germany Acquirer: Ningbo Sinomags Electrical Technology Co, Ltd. Acquirer Headquarters: China Target Description: Sensitec manufactures sensors and sensor systems… Read More
Promark Electronics has been sold to Electrical Components International, a portfolio company of Cerberus Capital
Promark Electronics is a manufacturer of wire harnesses and cable and electromechanical assemblies utilized by commercial electric vehicles and other technically complex, mission-critical products. With the growing demand for commercial… Read More
Accent Equity has sold Brenderup Group to Storskogen
Brenderup Group is the largest Northern European manufacturer and supplier of trailers, with approximately 50,000 trailers produced annually. The company has a full trailer offering covering professional customers, recreational and… Read More
Race Toward Electrification: Automotive Players Define Investment Strategy for the Future
In 2020, global electric vehicle (EV) sales rose by 38%, despite a decline of 20% in total car sales around the world during the pandemic. In May 2021, IHS Markit… Read More
E. Zimmermann has been sold to Stackpole International, a subsidiary of Johnson Electric Group
E. Zimmermann, headquartered in Germany, is a leading machining specialist for automotive differential housings based on highly innovative and flexible in-house designed machining processes and manufacturing concepts. The company acts… Read More
Webinar | Supply Chain Challenges in the Automotive Industry: Insights from the ACG Detroit
On May 26, 2021, Sa Li (Lisa), Vice President at Lincoln International, joined supply chain professionals in ACG Detroit’s virtual panel to share perspectives on challenges faced by the automotive… Read More
The Economist | How to Be the Next Tesla
Originally published by The Economist on June 5, 2021. The Economist published a recent article featuring Managing Director Patrick von Herz describing the current automotive market as a “global feeding… Read More
Capital Requirements Drive Seismic Shifts in Auto Competitive Landscape
From the boardrooms of auto original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers around the globe, the geographic landscape of the automotive industry is being continuously reshaped. Archnemeses are forming unlikely alliances.… Read More
Italian-listed brake systems leader Brembo has agreed to acquire the J. Juan Group from the Juan family
Brembo, the global leader in brake systems for the automotive, motorcycle and racing segments, has agreed to acquire the J. Juan Group, a Spanish company specializing in the development and… Read More
Poppe GmbH and Veritas AG’s liquid silicone rubber business have been sold to Elastofirm B.V.
Poppe, headquartered in Gießen, Germany, is a manufacturer of technical rubber components and customized sealing solutions, such as distance holders, water drain hoses and sealing profiles to various industries, including… Read More