Lincoln International

We are proud to announce that Lincoln has been awarded a USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2025 award—for the fifth consecutive year! This makes Lincoln a 5-year Award Winner and reflects the exceptional culture our team has cultivated—a culture defined by collaboration, entrepreneurship and integrity. Thank you to all our incredible professionals who make Lincoln such a great place to work. Together, we will continue striving to create the best experience for our employees in 2025 and beyond. Discover more about our award-winning firm culture here: https://lnkd.in/dD4Z2dPT #LincolnPerspectives #InvestmentBanking

We are excited to announce Volume Six of Lincoln’s #GovTech series! The latest installment details the transformative impact of cloud technology on government operations. The GovTech market is shaped by stakeholders at all levels of government and the market, with growing investment in the cloud driven by multiple players. Discover more insights from Volume Six of the GovTech series here: https://lnkd.in/gjhU6TRy Griffin Bealle | Christopher Gresh #LincolnPerspectives #Government #InvestmentBanking

In Lincoln’s latest Valuations & Opinions webinar, Managing Director and Co-head of Valuations & Opinions Patricia Luscombe explored how loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for portfolio companies with PIK—including both “good” and “bad” PIK—jumped significantly, particularly in the Industrials and Healthcare sectors. These industries remain heavily impacted by inflationary pressures from recent years. For additional insights, request access to our most recent webinar recording: [email protected] #LincolnPerspectives

Lincoln’s latest perspective highlights opportunities within the brand licensing industry, which generated over $350 billion in global retail sales in 2023 and outperformed the overall global retail market. Apparel banker Brian Little dives into the transaction process, considerations for brand owners and more key insights. Read the full perspective here: https://lnkd.in/es5jx6Av #LincolnPerspectives #Consumer

Despite achieving strong average EBITDA growth, deals transacted in 2021 and 2022 have created little to no equity value ahead of potential exits. Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions data shows a widespread trend of “broken” balance sheets from companies generally performing well. In Lincoln’s latest Valuations & Opinions webinar, Managing Director Horak Robert explained how deals from this vintage have MOIC sitting at or near 1x, driven by lower average enterprise value multiples and higher rates of leverage. For additional insights, request access to our most recent webinar recording: [email protected]

How can private equity investors capitalize on resilient growth in the FATCS sector? Lincoln International’s latest perspective explores trends and growth drivers in the fund administration, trust and corporate services (FATCS) sector. Managing Director Antoine Dupont-Madinier and co-author provide expert insights on the opportunities to build scale, navigate regulatory shifts and leverage AI to stay ahead. Read the full perspective here: https://lnkd.in/gR9iMQjr #LincolnPerspectives

In 2024, #cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth investments saw a massive rebound, fueled by slowing inflation, stable interest rates, healthy spending growth and available capital across a widening array of well-heeled buyers and investors. Learn more in our latest Cybersecurity Report: https://lnkd.in/gFbyQD2t #LincolnPerspectives

Lincoln’s European Senior Debt Index—the only index of its kind for senior debt in Europe—provides unique insights with critical implications for market activity in 2025. In our latest Valuations & Opinions webinar, Richard Olson, Managing Director and Head of Valuations, Europe, discussed how an increase in sub-80% valuation fair value private credits signals rising distress across the index. As sponsors and management teams prepare to bring assets to market, understanding macroeconomic trends and portfolio performance is key to maximizing value. For additional insights, connect with a Lincoln banker or request access to the webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/g_F8YrBA #LincolnPerspectives #Valuations

International Women’s Day is a celebration of progress and a reminder of the work that remains. The 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, highlights the urgency of breaking down barriers to achieve gender equity. At the current rate, parity won’t be achieved until 2158—roughly five generations from now. At Lincoln International, we honor the women who inspire us and continue to shape our success. This week, our global offices came together to celebrate International Women’s Day with meaningful conversations, shared meals, and moments of reflection. Let’s take action to create a more equitable future—today, tomorrow, and beyond. #LifeatLincoln #IWD2025

The adhesives sector remains a highly coveted sub-segment within the broader #chemicals and materials spectrum. The North American market alone accounts for ~$20B of annual turnover and notably serves the aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer, construction, electronics, packaging and paper converting end markets. Learn more in our latest Chemicals & Materials Quarterly Review: https://lnkd.in/dR7sZ8kk #LincolnPerspectives