Silent Defaults
Impact of SOFR Rate Changes on Portfolio Companies' Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios
November 2024With SOFR at 5%, around 40% of the companies that Lincoln values have an FCCR of one or less. Despite rates coming down, over 30% of companies will still have an FCCR of one or less, but M&A is poised to accelerate.
Fed's Surprise Rate Cut: Balancing Economic Slowdown and Inflation Risks
November 2024In response to a slowing economy, the Fed's unexpected 50 basis point rate cut raises questions about timing and potential inflation resurgence, as concerns linger over whether the cuts are too late or too rapid amidst rising goods prices and economic uncertainty.
Dynamics Driving the Chemicals Market
Specialty Chemicals Transformation
August 2024Specialty chemical providers are thriving, driven by a focus on technology, product differentiation and high-growth markets. However, to stay competitive, companies must prioritize commercial innovation and robust R&D.
Traditional Oil and Gas Companies Leading Charge Toward Sustainability
August 2024Traditional oil and gas companies are leading in green tech innovation. Downstream chemical companies must align with this shift, crafting strong ESG narratives to demonstrate how their goals contribute to sustainability.
European Energy Crunch
August 2024The European energy crunch highlights a shift in the global chemical industry. With less gas from Russia, the U.S. and Asia have a competitive advantage, creating opportunities for companies that effectively navigate this landscape.
Growing Activity in Oil Field Chemicals
August 2024The oil field chemicals sector is experiencing a surge in interest. As a critical component in supporting energy and feedstock needs for a growing global population, this industry is poised for further consolidation.
Takeaways from the Specialty & Ag Chemicals SOCMA Show
August 2024We are seeing strong interest in chemicals sectors that are resilient to changing consumer preferences, particularly water treatment, cleaning and adhesives. These high-value areas offer consolidation and growth opportunities.
The State of M&A
Potential 2024 Black Swan Events
June 2024Several factors—such as a potential interest rate cut, a black swan event, and the U.S. election—may impact deal flow in 2024.
What Will Cause Further Acceleration of Deal Flow?
June 2024In the past year, we've witnessed deal flow, yet there have been fewer closed transactions. This creates a dynamic where sellers struggle to align their expectations with market realities.
When Will Deal Flow Return in Earnest?
June 2024As deal flow reemerges, it’s partially driven by private equity feeling pressure from their limited partners. After 18 to 24 months without capital returns, LPs are now advocating for liquidity events and distributions, a concept commonly referred to as DPI.
The Current State of the Deal Market
June 2024Market activity is returning with cautious optimism. Several deals put on hold in 2023 are going to market in 2024.
Pulse on the Transportation and Logistics Market
Strategic Nearshoring is Essential for Supply Chain Resilience
June 2024Mexico has emerged as America's primary trading partner, surpassing China for the first time in decades. This shifting dynamic underscores the urgency for transportation and logistics providers to scale capabilities.
Which Segments of the Logistics Industry are Most Ripe for M&A Activity?
June 2024There is great interest in logistics subsectors, such as pharma and healthcare, cold chain, and e-commerce. These industries have long-term demand, regardless of economic conditions.
What Factors are Driving M&A Activity in the T&L Sector
June 2024While transportation and logistics mergers and acquisitions slowed from its peak in 2021 and 2022, signs indicate activity is trending up. In Q1, 2024 deal activity surged by over 15% compared to the same period last year.
Previous Releases
Vet Trends - Part Two
February 2024Part one of our Lincoln's Latest: Vet series. Matt Lee, Managing Director in our Healthcare Group, shares the current staffing, financial and regulatory dynamics in the European vet market.
Vet Trends - Part One
February 2024Part one of our Lincoln's Latest: Vet series. Matt Lee, Managing Director in our Healthcare Group, shares the current staffing, financial and regulatory dynamics in the European vet market.
Electric Vehicle Trends
August 2023Lincoln’s automotive and mobility technology professionals share some top trends that are playing a key role in the electric vehicle market’s momentum.
Energy, Power & Infrastructure Trends - Part Three
August 2023Part three of our energy, power and infrastructure (EP&I) series! Lincoln’s professionals share themes within the product, outsourced service provider and software technology subsectors.
Energy, Power & Infrastructure Trends - Part Two
August 2023Part two of our EP&I series! Lincoln’s professionals explore energy storage, renewable energy and trends specific to Europe.
Energy, Power & Infrastructure Trends - Part One
July 2023Part one of our EP&I series! Lincoln’s experts reveal some of the top 2023 global EP&I mega themes impacting the sector.
Cybersecurity Dynamics
April 2023Lincoln’s cybersecurity experts reveal some of the top 2023 cybersecurity themes.
Education Trends
March 2023Lincoln’s education, technology and services professionals share some of the top trends that are leading the education market in 2023.
Succeeding in the Beauty Market
Nov 2022Lincoln’s beauty experts offer brands advice on how to succeed in today’s beauty market.
Q3 2022 Valuation Insights
Nov 2022Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group shares insights into Q3 2022 valuations, including private company enterprise value multiples, third-party M&A buyouts and European revenue, EBITDA growth and margins.
ESG Trends
Nov 2022Lincoln’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) experts share key ESG insights for investors or companies that are looking to buy or sell.
Trends in the Financial Institutions Market
Sep 2022Lincoln's Financial Institutions Group offers a perspective on the key trends that are playing a role in the financial institutions market.
Overview of Pharmaceutical Outsourced Market
Nov 2021James West, Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, gives an overview of the pharmaceutical outsourced market, including global drivers and trends, response from private equity firms and attractive assets for investors within the sector.
Resilient Pet Sector Attracts Increasing Investor Interest Underpinned by Changing Consumer Habits
Apr 2021Listen as members of Lincoln's Consumer Group share their thoughts on the resilient pet sector; identifying the latest trends in investor appetite and key strategies for growth for pet businesses in 2021.
Q1 Valuation Insights and 2021 Forecasts
Mar 2021With over 2,400 portfolio #valuations performed globally by Lincoln International last quarter, our global Valuations & Opinions Group shares insights from this data on EV multiples, EBITDA performance and their forecasts for private company valuations in 2021.
Resilient TMT Sector Drives Increasing Competition and Diversified Investment Strategies
Mar 2021Our TMT colleagues from around the world share insights into trends including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well the latest updates on mergers and acquisitions activity in the sector.
Accelerated Trends in Industrials
Jan 2021Listen to perspectives on various aspects within the Industrials industry, from the safety and survivability in the specialty vehicle market in a COVID and post-COVID world to outbound mergers and acquisitions trends in China.
Accelerated Trends in Debt Advisory
2020Hear perspectives on the debt advisory landscape.
Accelerated Trends in Consumer
2020Hear perspectives on the changing global consumer landscape from opportunities in home living and e-commerce to the evolution of retailers in the face of increasing competition from Amazon.
Accelerated Trends in Business Services
2020Listen to perspectives on key considerations for mergers and acquisitions in business services, including global distribution and supply chain, talent and staffing in the UK and engineering services in the Nordics.
Accelerated Trends in Valuations & Opinions
2020Discover proprietary insights into the impact of COVID-19 on private company valuations to date as well as initial Q4 predictions.
Accelerated Trends in Technology, Media & Telecom
2020Hear insights on navigating rising competition as digital strategies accelerate.
Contributors

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 & Global Head of Industrials
Chicago
I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.
Chris Brooks
Managing Director & Co-head of Technology, Europe
London
I build trust with clients by putting their interests first at all times.
Aude Doyen
Managing Director & Co-head of Capital Advisory, Europe
London
I enjoy sharing insights about market and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.
Brian Garfield
Managing Director & Head of U.S. Portfolio Valuations
New York
It’s extremely rewarding to work in one of the largest and most diverse global business sectors helping support clients to realize their goals.
Matthew Lee
Managing Director, Head of UK & Co-head of Healthcare, Europe
London
I am driven by the opportunity to provide accurate and thoughtful valuation services that help clients succeed and grow.
Patricia Luscombe
Managing Director & Global Co-head of Valuations & Opinions
Chicago
As a trusted advisor, my role is to listen, create options and pursue the path that best achieves a client’s total objectives.
Saurin Mehta
Managing Director & Global Head of Business Services
Chicago
Communication and critical thinking are paramount to meeting the needs of my clients both today and in their future.
Richard Olson
Managing Director & Head of Valuations, Europe
London
My goal is to bring the best of Lincoln to each and every transaction, ensuring the topmost outcomes for our clients.
Roderick O’Neill
Managing Director & Co-head of Healthcare
New York
I strive to deliver value-added advice, leveraging deep industry knowledge and extensive industry relationships.
Guillaume Suizdak
Managing Director & Co-head of Industrials, Europe
Paris
I strive to develop meaningful, trusting, personal and mutually beneficial relationships with our clients.
Curt Tatham
Managing Director & U.S. Head of Financial Sponsors
Chicago
With a commitment to building lasting relationships, I take a bespoke approach to the individual needs of every client I work with, seeking to be their champion, trusted advisor and partner well before, leading up to and throughout any potential transaction that may take place.
Ashleigh Barker
Director
Los AngelesMeet 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 & Global Head of Industrials
Chicago
I 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
Frankfurt
I 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
ZurichRecent Perspectives
Lincoln’s Latest
Lincoln’s Latest video series features experts from across industries, services and geographies, sharing perspectives on current trends, recent observations and future outlooks.

Market Perspective
Lincoln International’s global professionals offer insights into the private capital markets, covering M&A deal process dynamics, industry trends and more.

John Tillotson
John provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and debt advisory services to publicly traded companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies and family-owned and privately held-businesses in the global… Read More

PACK EXPO 2024 Roundup
Last week’s PACK EXPO International, the largest packaging and processing show of the year, delivered a sense of optimism as the conference was one of the most well-attended shows in… Read More

Yahoo Finance | Rob Brown on TCG Corporate Finance Acquisition & Election Outcome on Dealmaking
Originally aired on Yahoo Finance on November 4th, 2024. Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, shared his perspectives on the impact either election outcome could have on M&A activity as… Read More

Lincoln International adds Joe Sparacino as Managing Director, Expanding Auto Aftermarket Coverage
New hires join in newly introduced Boston office Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Joe Sparacino has joined as a Managing Director. His… Read More

The Grocer | The Top 150 UK Food & Drink Supplier Rankings & Report 2024
Originally posted by The Grocer on November 1, 2024. Almost half of the UK’s 150 biggest food and drink manufacturers increased sales by 10% or more in 2023, yet margins… Read More

The M&A and Investment Landscape: Active Outdoor and Sports Products Markets H2 2024
2024 has continued to be a dynamic M&A landscape in the active outdoor and sports products markets, with most near-term deals sitting on the sidelines while several high-profile transactions take… Read More

Joe Sparacino
Joe provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital raising advisory services to private equity firms and corporations, with a focus on the global automotive, truck, and specialty vehicle aftermarket. Leveraging… Read More

Malte Bischoping
Malte provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to private equity and corporate clients in the DACH region, with a focus on the technology industry. Malte combines strategic insight with creative analysis… Read More

Maximilian Rieder
Maximilian provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to tech companies, with a dedicated focus on tech services firms. This includes private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well… Read More

Leander Schilling
Leander provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to private equity firms and entrepreneurs in the DACH region, with a focus on the technology industry. Leander aligns his clients’ strategic goals with dynamic market… Read More

Daniel Schwartmann
As Senior Advisor, Daniel provides mergers and acquisitions, strategy and investment advisory services to private equity and corporate clients across Europe and beyond, with a focus on the Technology and IT services sector.… Read More

Veronika Rost
As Senior Advisor, Veronika provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity and corporate clients in the DACH region, with a focus on the digital consumer sector. With… Read More

Frank Riemensperger
As Senior Advisor, Frank provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to private equity firms and businesses in Europe, with a focus on the IT services sector. With over three decades… Read More

Rasmus Westholm
Rasmus provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to private equity firms and corporations in the Nordics, with a focus on the IT and tech-enabled B2B services, software, technology, media and… Read More

Carolin Drewes
Carolin provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as companies in the DACH region, with a focus on B2B software… Read More

Thorsten Grandt
Thorsten provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity and corporate clients in the DACH region, with a focus on the technology services sector. With extensive M&A experience… Read More

Thomas Wrangsjö
Thomas provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to corporate and private equity clients in the Nordics, with a focus on IT services. Utilizing his more than two decades of… Read More

Ashkan Kalantary
Ashkan provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to privately hold businesses as well as private equity firms and their portfolio companies in the DACH region, with a focus on the… Read More

Marvin Maerz
Marvin provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to private equity-backed and owner-managed businesses, with a focus on tech services. Backed by more than a decade of experience of advising tech… Read More

Harald Mährle
Harald is Global Co-head of Lincoln’s Technology Group and provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and businesses in the technology sector, with a focus on… Read More

Monika Nickl
Monika is co-head of Lincoln’s Consumer Group in Europe and provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to corporations and private equity firms and their portfolio companies in the DACH region,… Read More

Strategic Investment Opportunities in the Booming Clinical Trial Software Market
Published in Investors in Healthcare on October 30, 2024. The clinical trial software market is expanding rapidly, driven by the growing complexity of trials and increasing regulatory demands. Pharmaceutical companies,… Read More

Six Key Themes from WEFTEC 2024
Lincoln International recently attended the WEFTEC conference which unites industry professionals and investors in the water and wastewater industry. With 21,000+ participants, 1,000+ exhibitors and a wide range of presentations, workshops… Read More