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Meet our Senior Team
I find immense fulfillment in enabling clients to achieve their objectives and navigate the complexities of today's ever-changing landscape.
Chris Croft
Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New YorkI 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 YorkI enhance my clients’ decision making and governance processes by providing independent and objective financial advice in a highly responsive manner.
Chris Gregory
Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New YorkI enjoy the opportunity to provide clients with insightful and unbiased advice that will help them make the most informed decisions possible.
Ron Kahn
Managing Director & Co-head of Valuations & Opinions
ChicagoLincoln International Releases Proprietary Q2 2021 Middle Market Index
Private Credit Market Experiences Continued Competition In the second quarter of 2021, the Lincoln Middle Market Index (Lincoln MMI) grew by 5.6%, with the last two quarters representing the strongest… Read More
H&T Presspart has acquired novelex AG from Liberta Partners
novelex is an integral partner of the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. The company provides design, development, manufacturing, assembly and packaging services for custom medical and drug delivery solutions. The team consists… Read More
Luneau Technology, a portfolio company of Caravelle, has acquired Optovue
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in California, Optovue is a leader in eye care technology dedicated to the advancement and commercialization of high-speed optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence… Read More
OPEN Health, a portfolio company of Amulet Capital Partners, has acquired Spirit Medical Communications
OPEN Health is a multi-disciplinary pharmaceutical communications and market access group. They operate across three core business areas: medical communications; patient and brand communications; and value, informatics and evidence. OPEN… Read More
Frazier Healthcare Partners has refinanced Orthotic Holdings Inc.
Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI) is a leading manufacturer of branded, high-quality and predominantly custom products for treatment of conditions associated with the lower extremities, including custom foot orthotics, custom ankle… Read More
Westbridge Capital has sold AJM Healthcare to Livingbridge
AJM Healthcare was acquired by Westbridge Capital in 2018 in a leveraged buyout following which significant investment into the business was made in terms of people, quality systems and wider… Read More
KIMS Property Company Limited, a portfolio company of Magnetar Financial (UK) LLP, has extended its senior facilities
Client: Magnetar Financial (UK) LLP Client Location: United Kingdom Target: KIMS Property Company Limited Target Location: United Kingdom Target Description: Kims is an independent private hospital in Kent, United Kingdom.
Covetrus has agreed to acquire VCP
Covetrus, a global leader in animal health, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Veterinary Care Plans (VCP), a market-leading platform in veterinary wellness plan administration serving approximately 1,000… Read More
Founders have sold a majority stake in KMK Kinderzimmer to Franz Haniel & Cie.
KMK Kinderzimmer is the leading and fastest-growing independent, private for-profit childcare service provider in Germany offering a second home for all children under six years old. With its relentless focus… Read More
Cross-Border Deals: The Right Prescription for Animal Health
As the humanization of pets continues and pet lifespans grow longer, investment opportunities in animal health abound. While most animal health companies will first look for growth within their own… Read More
The Pharmaceutical Journal | Is Amazon Really a Threat to the UK Pharmacy Market?
Matthew Lee, Managing Director at Lincoln International joins the Pharmaceutical Journal deputy news editor, Carolyn Wickware, in a recent episode of The PJ Pod to share his thoughts on the… Read More
The Martin James Group has refinanced Key Assets
Client: The Martin James Group Client Location: United Kingdom Target: Key Assets Group Limited Target Location: United Kingdom Target Description: Key Assets, the children’s services provider, is an international group of companies delivering… Read More
Whitepaper: 2021 Outlook for Value-Based Care and the Self-Insured Employer Marketplace
Numerous efforts to transition the U.S. healthcare system to a value-based care construct have been attempted during the past couple decades, including top-down initiatives such as accountable care organizations, with… Read More
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q1 2021 Middle Market Index
Private Company Enterprise Value Momentum Continues in Q1 2021 as the Lincoln MMI Climbs to Another Record High In the first quarter of 2021, the Lincoln Middle Market Index (Lincoln… Read More
Animal Health in the UK: Insights from the LaingBuisson Investing in Healthcare Conference
Pet ownership in the UK increased during the pandemic as animals provided comfort and companionship that individuals lacked during lockdown. Matthew Lee, Managing Director at Lincoln International, joined other industry… Read More
Pharmarack Technologies Private Limited has been acquired by DigiHealth Technologies LLP, a platform set up by leading pharmaceutical companies in India
Pharmarack, co-founded by Pradyumn Singh, Kushal Bhandari and Amit Backliwal, is a portfolio company of IvyCap Ventures and other venture capitals. Headquartered in Pune, India, it is India’s largest tech-enabled… Read More
Chequers Capital has sold Wörner Medizinprodukte Holding GmbH to DCC plc
Wörner was established in 1991 and has grown organically and through bolt-on acquisitions to become one of the leading primary care suppliers in the German market, providing nationwide sales and… Read More
Leavitt Partners has merged with Health Management Associates
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leavitt Partners consults with health systems, providers, payors, pharmaceutical and med-tech companies on economic, market, delivery system, public policy and political influences impacting healthcare.… Read More
BPOC has made a majority investment in Home Care Delivered
Home Care Delivered is a leading provider of insurance-covered home medical supplies and products, including diabetes, incontinence, urology, ostomy and wound care products and supplies delivered directly to the patient’s… Read More
Primo Group, a portfolio company of Aksia Group, has been financed by Crédit Agricole and Banco Azzoaglio with guarantees from MCC and SACE
Client: Aksia Client Location: Italy Target: Primo Group S.p.A. Target Location: Italy Acquirer: Aksia Acquirer Location: Italy Target Description: Primo Group is a leading Italian chain of dental clinics and polyclinics.
High Street Capital has sold Avomeen to Element, a portfolio company of Bridgepoint
Founded in 2010, Avomeen is a leader in analytical testing services for key life sciences end markets with a focus on pharmaceutical testing, biotechnology and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)… Read More
Driving the Deal Podcast | Analyzing Shifts in Healthcare Private Equity Trends
Barry Freeman, Managing Director and Co-head of Healthcare at Lincoln International joins McDermott Partner Krist Werling in a recent episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series to speak… Read More
Mergermarket | Private Homecare Giants Taking Stock Of Going Public
Originally published by Mergermarket in March 2021. Managing Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, Barry Freeman, provides insights on home health mergers and acquisitions. Click here to view the full article… Read More
Apposite Capital has sold MC Care to City & County Healthcare Group
MC Care, created in 2017 following the acquisition of two companies from Mitie Group plc, operates through three brands: MiHomecare, Complete Care Amegreen and Noble Live-in Care. These brands provide… Read More
Enhanced Healthcare Partners has sold MedTest Holdings to HORIBA
Headquartered in Canton, Michigan, MedTest Holdings is a leading provider of clinical testing solutions and open channel reagents for the chemistry, drugs of abuse and toxicology testing markets. MedTest offers… Read More