Charles Delerue-Simon

Charles Delerue-Simon

Vice President

Paris Mergers & Acquisitions Industrials cdeleruesimon@lincolninternational.com +33 6 13 38 34 11

I build long-term relationships that are rooted in trust by bringing a communicative and analytical approach to every transaction.

Who We Are / Our People / Charles Delerue-Simon

Charles provides buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity-backed companies, privately held businesses and multinational corporations, with a focus on industrials.

Harnessing his deep financial services expertise, Charles delivers bespoke, innovative solutions to clients, enabling him to achieve long-lasting outcomes that positively benefit all stakeholders.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Charles was an M&A Analyst at geotzpartners. Previously, he held roles at KPMG and EY.

Charles earned a Master of Science in finance from emlyon business school and a degree in corporate finance from the University of Mannheim.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised Founders and Société Générale Capital Partenaires, Isatis and bpiFrance in the sale of a majority stake in Milexia to Crédit Mutuel Equity

Lincoln International advised Tinyclues, backed by Alven Capital, Elaia, EQT Ventures and ISAI, on its sale to Splio

Batibig Siparex EMZ 2022

Lincoln International advised founders and shareholders of Batibig on the sale of a minority stake to SIPAREX Group and EMZ Partners

Business Services

Cerea Partners In Store Display Indigo Capital 2022

Lincoln International has advised Cerea Partners on the sale of its investment in In Store Display to management and Indigo Capital

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Meet our Senior Team in Industrials

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

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

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

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

Zurich

I enjoy the opportunity to interact with interesting and diverse clients and work tirelessly to achieve the best results.

Matthew Buck

Managing Director

London

All forms of construction are very interesting to me and I utilize my passion and knowledge of the industry to drive success for my clients.

Jeffrey Corum

Managing Director

Chicago

I provide strategic and technical advice that optimizes outcomes, each solution designed for the individual client and their objectives.

Everett Currier

Managing Director

Cleveland

I create lasting partnerships with my clients by demonstrating creativity and adaptability, and providing continuous communication while proactively addressing client concerns.

Charles de Fels

Managing Director

Paris

I build trust with my clients through integrity and clear communication. Our clients value providing them with our market insight and expertise.

Ulrich Desl

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.

Dr. Michael Drill

Managing Director | Head of Germany

Frankfurt

I thrive on creating markets for great businesses and helping secure outstanding outcomes for sellers and their management teams.

Ben Farris

Managing Director

Chicago

I appreciate that each client is diverse with different products, business models, technologies and end markets. I remain steadfast to being a trustworthy advisor and driving dynamic processes.

Richard Floto

Managing Director

Frankfurt

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