#1
sell-side advisor to private equity globally
225+
transactions worldwide
36%
increase in buy-side transactions over prior year
57%
M&A transactions with strategic acquirer outcomes
18%
increase in capital advisory assignments over prior year
#1
provider of valuation services to mid-market lenders
Meet our Senior Team
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
ChicagoI am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.
Friedrich Bieselt
Managing Director & Head of Business Services, Europe
FrankfurtI enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director | Head of Switzerland
Zurich2019 Record Results
The more than 500 global professionals of Lincoln International are pleased to share with you the results of a very successful 2019. Click here to view our 2019 highlights. To… Read More
Gilde Buy Out Partners has refinanced Gundlach Automotive Corporation
Client: Gilde Buy Out Partners AG Client Location: Switzerland Target: Pon Tyre Group (former, Gundlach Automotive Corporation) (seller: Pon Holdings B.V.) Target Location: Germany Buyer: Gilde Buy Out Partners AG Buyer… Read More
J.H. Whitney Capital Partners has sold Accupac to Palladium Equity Partners
Lincoln worked closely with J.H. Whitney and the Accupac management team throughout the sale process. This included providing M&A and industry expertise, as well as managing the preparatory, marketing, due… Read More
Icon Aerospace Technology has been sold to Integrated Polymer Solutions, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management
Icon, based in Retford, UK, designs and manufactures custom, highly-engineered polymer components, including engine seals, fabric-reinforced seals, hoses and rubber-to-metal bonding solutions for the aerospace and defence end-markets. Icon products… Read More
Delaney has been sold to Sargent & Greenleaf
Delaney is a leading U.S. provider of branded locksets, door hardware and hollow metal doors to the dealer and distribution channels. The company, which is based in Cumming, Georgia, with… Read More
Engineered Controls International, a portfolio company of Windjammer Capital Investors, has been refinanced
The financing is comprised of new revolving and unitranche credit facilities provided by Bain Capital, Silver Point Capital and Antares Capital. ECI is an industry-leading manufacturer of flow control equipment… Read More
Bradley Clarke
Brad provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory to clients across the industrials sector. He has experience in both buy-side and sell-side transactions as well as domestic and cross-border transactions, working… Read More
Gallant capital has acquired Cassavant Machining and Cassavant Assembly & Processing
Target: Cassavant Machining and Cassavant Assembly & Processing Target Headquarters: United States Acquirer: Gallant Capital Acquirer Headquarters: United States Target Description: Cassavant is a recognized leader in designing and machining… Read More
Prashant Jagetiya
Prashant provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth equity advisory services in Lincoln’s Mumbai, India office. He specializes in the diversified industrials sector. With close to a decade of experience,… Read More
2019 Year-End Results
On behalf of our over 570 global Lincoln International colleagues, thank you to our clients for helping us achieve a record year for our firm in 2019 – in revenues, completed transactions,… Read More
Graham Partners has sold TransAxle to Crossplane Capital
Headquartered in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, TransAxle is a leading, independent remanufacturer of transmissions, axles and hydraulics and provider of other complementary fleet products for commercial trucks and off off-highway vehicles.… Read More
Exxelia, a portfolio company of IK Investment Partners, has acquired Micropen Technologies Corporation
Client: Exxelia (IK Investment Partners) Client Location: France, United Kingdom Target: Micropen Technologies Corporation Target Location: United States Buyer: Exxelia (IK Investment Partners) Buyer Location: France, United Kingdom Target Description:… Read More
Conzzeta has sold Schmid Rhyner to Altana
With Schmid Rhyner, Altana acquires the global innovation leader in UV-curing and specialty packaging coating solutions. As part of Altana’s flexible packaging coatings division ACTEGA, Schmid Rhyner will ideally complement… Read More
FSN Capital Partners has acquired iMPREG Group
Client: FSN Capital Partners Client Location: Norway Target: iMPREG Group Target Location: Germany Buyer: FSN Capital Partners Buyer Location: Norway Target Description: iMPREG Group is a leading manufacturer of glass-reinforced plastic… Read More
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q3 2019 Middle Market Index
Lincoln International reports slowing middle market growth at 1.4% in Q3 2019, as bifurcation in performance amongst industries unfolds Even as the stock market continues a relentless 10-year bull run,… Read More
Green Fiber International, Inc. has been sold to Indorama Ventures Holdings LP
Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Green Fiber International, working closely with the company’s management team and shareholders throughout the sale process. This role included providing M&A… Read More
Lincoln International Adds Yingpei Song as Managing Director
Strengthens Firm’s Capabilities and Expertise in China Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Yingpei Song has joined the firm as a Managing Director… Read More
Environmental Lights has sold a majority stake to Pfingsten Partners
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Environmental Lights is a leader in designing, engineering and manufacturing LED lighting solutions that transform environments. The company’s lighting products and advanced systems are integrated… Read More
Chemicals Quarterly Review Q3 2019
During Q3 2019, the Lincoln International chemicals & materials indexes and S&P 500 remained relatively in line with the prior quarter.
Yingpei Song
Yingpei brings over 15 years of experience and expertise in investment banking, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and debt/equity financing. She specializes in the energy transition, power and utilities,… Read More
Sole Source Capital Sells Individual FoodService to Kelso & Company
Headquartered in Bell, California, IFS is a leading distributor of paper, plastic, packaging, food, janitorial, sanitation and smallware products to independent restaurants, quick service restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality establishments, country… Read More
The Keeney Manufacturing Company has been sold to Oatey Company
Client: The Keeney Manufacturing Company Client Location: United States Target: The Keeney Manufacturing Company Target Location: United States Buyer: Oatey Company Buyer Location: United States Target Description: The Keeney Manufacturing… Read More
Numet Machining Techniques Inc. has been sold to Bromford Industries
Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, Numet is a premier manufacturer of high-end, mission critical parts for Pratt and Whitney, GE Aviation and the Department of Defense, with coveted positions on high-growth,… Read More
MergerMarket Puts Lincoln at Top of Industrials Dealmaker List
Lincoln International Tops U.S. Industrials Advisors List from MergerMarket Global industry insights, consistent outcomes, continued leadership The Lincoln International Industrials team is experiencing strong deal activity in 2019. Lincoln’s leadership… Read More
Auto Parts E-commerce Continuing to Hit on All Cylinders
Merger and acquisition activity within the auto aftermarket continues to showcase robust growth driven by strong industry fundamentals. The U.S. light vehicles in operation and miles driven continue to increase… Read More