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Ashleigh Barker
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Lincoln International Leader Recognized as Beauty and Fashion Visionary
Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Ashleigh Barker, Director in the firm’s U.S. Consumer Group, was selected as a Beauty and Fashion Visionary by the LA Times. “At Lincoln… Read More
Directional Capital has acquired a divested portfolio of stores from Rent-A-Center
Client: Directional Capital Client Location: United States Target: Rent-A-Center Target Location: United States Target Description: Rent-A-Center is a rent-to-own retailer offering furniture, electronics, appliances, and computers with flexible lease agreements and… Read More
Lincoln International adds Brian Little as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Brian Little has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Consumer Group in Los Angeles. Brian will provide… Read More
Front Row Group has received strategic investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners
Client: Charlesbank Capital Partners Client Location: United States Target: Front Row Group Target Location: United States Acquirer: Charlesbank Capital Partners Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Front Row Group is a… Read More
Middle Market Dealmaker | Moving Through the Market: 2024 M&A Trends
As H2 2024 ended, M&A market dynamics showed increasing deal volumes despite the growing difficulty in finding quality assets. As a result, the higher-quality deals are over-subscribed, in terms of… Read More
Brian Little
Brian provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, entrepreneurs and public and private companies in the consumer industry, with a focus on apparel, fashion and accessories.… Read More
Beauty Independent | Will Beauty’s Recent String of Strong Sales Doom the Lipstick Index?
Originally posted by Beauty Independent on August 19, 2024. In 2020, Circana (formerly The NPD Group) estimated prestige beauty sales fell by 19%. Since then, sales have risen each year,… Read More
Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Afendis Capital Management have agreed to acquire YSCO from Milcobel
YSCO Founded in 1949, YSCO focuses entirely on the private label market in Europe, working closely with almost all the mainstream European retailers for the co-creation and production of their… Read More
The United Kingdom Pension Protection Fund has sold Kodak Alaris to Kingswood Capital Management
Kodak Alaris Kodak Alaris continues the Kodak legacy of excellence in photography and imaging services through its two business units, Kodak Moments and the Kodak Alaris business unit. Kodak Moments… Read More
Food & Beverage Market Update Q2 2024
Lincoln International is pleased to release its Q2 2024 Food and Beverage Quarterly Review. Looking back at the second quarter, middle market deal flow saw a steady uptick in April… Read More
Eetgemak Group, a portfolio company of Gilde Healthcare, has acquired TotaalVERS
TotaalVERS TotaalVERS is an integrated producer and supplier of convenience meals, ingredients and groceries praised for its high service level. The Deal Lincoln International acted as the exclusive debt advisor… Read More
Incline Equity Partners has refinanced Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center
Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center (CSLC) is a leading multi-location aesthetic medical practice. CSLC offers aesthetic and regenerative services including cosmetic injectables, skin rejuvenation, body… Read More
Jack Marson-Smith
Jack provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies in the consumer industry, with a focus on food and beverage as well as… Read More
Founding shareholders and GIMV have refinanced Joolz
Joolz Joolz is a distinguished manufacturer of premium buggies and strollers, renowned for its portfolio of award-winning products characterized by timeless design. The company, backed by Gimv, is uniquely positioned… Read More
Odewald KMU has sold Karl Schmidt to Argos Wityu
Karl Schmidt Karl Schmidt is a growing system “gastroback” chain with established market leadership in North-west Germany, currently operating more than 70 branches in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The… Read More
Lincoln International Managing Directors Recognized as Emerging Leaders
Lincoln International is pleased to share that The M&A Advisor named Managing Directors Adam Gifford, Brian Goodwin, Eddie Krule and Scott Molinaro as recipients in the Emerging Leaders Awards. These… Read More
Wellness Pet Company has sold a production facility in Mishawaka, Indiana to United Petfood
United Petfood United Petfood, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, is an international pet food manufacturer specializing in private label dry pet food, wet pet food, treats and snacks. The business operates… Read More
Food & Beverage Market Update Q1 2024
The M&A market remained somewhat challenged during the first quarter; however, we experienced improved dealmaking conditions.
Alert 360, a portfolio company of Invesco Private Equity, has completed a leveraged dividend recapitalization
Client: Alert 360 Client Headquarters: United States Sponsor: Invesco Sponsor Headquarters: United States Client Description: Alert 360 provides home and business security services in the United States.
Consumer, Business and Economic Trends Align to Drive New Interest in Recommerce
Back in 2021, the recommerce industry seemed to have finally hit its stride, with the sector experiencing a surge in transactions, valuations and deal sizes. At the brink of becoming… Read More
The Fitness Investment Landscape
State of the Fitness Market: presented by L.E.K. Consulting Fitness Market Stabilization and Return to Growth Few industries were as negatively impacted by COVID-19 as the in-person fitness industry. Deemed… Read More
Echoes of Innovation in Audio Electronics
Lincoln International recently advised Transom Capital Group on its sale of Mackie to RØDE Microphones. Mackie is a leading audio products company that designs and markets solutions for creators, whether… Read More
Women’s Wear Daily | The Price of Beauty: How Much Are Investors Willing to Pay?
Originally posted by Women’s Wear Daily on April 12, 2024. Many beauty brands are starting to explore deal options. With several different brands in the same market category, this could… Read More
Wellbeam Consumer Health has sold Penetrex to Carlin Consumer Health
Penetrex Penetrex is a leading joint and muscle care brand trusted by millions of consumers. Its unique, proprietary formula is non-greasy, non-staining and paraben-free, and provides relief without burn, freeze… Read More
“Leader to Leader” Series
The Leader to Leader video series turns up the dial on rich conversations with prominent leaders – from business owners and entrepreneurs to investors and CEOs – highlighting their stories… Read More