Matt Ayanian

Matt Ayanian

Director

Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Consumer mayanian@lincolninternational.com +1 (312) 506-2756

I strive to develop a deep connection with clients to help them demonstrate their distinctive characteristics and opportunities for sustained growth.

Who We Are / Our People / Matt Ayanian

Matt provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to companies across the consumer sector. He has extensive experience advising on sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, as well as capital advisory and fairness opinion mandates for entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, private equity firms and public companies.

Matt joined Lincoln in 2015. He is also active in the firm’s recruiting and training initiatives.

Matt earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised Stellex Capital Management on the acquisition of J. Skinner Baking

Lincoln International advised No Man's Land Foods on its sale to Bansk Group

Lincoln International advised Greenleaf Produce on its sale to The Chefs’ Warehouse

TZP Group Triangle Home Fashions 2022

Lincoln International advised TZP Group on the refinancing of Triangle Home Fashions

Lincoln International has advised Klosterman Baking Company on its sale to an affiliate of New Water Capital

Ziyad Brothers Importing Peak Rock Capital 2022

Lincoln International advised on the sale of Ziyad Brothers to an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital

Compass Diversified Liberty Safe Monomoy Capital Partners 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) has sold Liberty Safe to an affiliate of Monomoy Capital Partners

River Associates Weaver Leather Blue Point Capital Partners 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Weaver Leather was sold to Blue Point Capital Partners

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Meet our Senior Team in Consumer

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

I value building long-term relationships with my clients and I am passionate about understanding the drivers of differentiation for brands and businesses to provide creative, best-in-class solutions that help my clients succeed in a dynamic market.

Riccardo Cazzoli

Managing Director

New York

I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service possible and motivated by the personal relationships I develop through my work.

Jeffrey Cleveland

Managing Director

Chicago

I cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with clients by providing them with select opportunities that match their objectives, optimizing time and the chances of project success.

Cyril d’Assigny

Managing Director

Paris

It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.

Dirk Damegger

Managing Director & Co-head of Consumer, Europe

Frankfurt

As an entrepreneur at heart, I position my clients to achieve exceptional outcomes through a hands-on and high-energy approach.

Tosh Dhanalal

Managing Director

Los Angeles

I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

David Houser

Managing Director

Chicago

The consumer sector is full of tangible innovation. I love experiencing the products and services of the businesses we work with and learning about how they became leaders in their fields.

Harry Kalmanowicz

Managing Director

London

I have a hands-on approach and bring energy, creativity and passion to every client transaction.

Eddie Krule

Managing Director

Chicago

My approach to navigating clients toward success is to listen and deeply understand their needs and objectives, and provide tailored solutions to achieve their goals.

Dominique Lecendreux

Managing Director | CEO France

Paris

I design strategies and offer solutions that fit the unique ambitions of each client I serve.

Brian Little

Managing Director

Los Angeles

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