Lincoln is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services support these organizations when selling or buying a business, securing financing solutions, valuing their organization or portfolio, or navigating special situations. We provide not only superb execution but also the perspective needed to excel in an ever-evolving economy. Nimble, proactive and resourceful, we always work to deliver results that our clients can count on. With more than 850 professionals in 15 countries around the world, we provide real connection and true perspective that creates meaningful outcomes.
Lincoln’s dedicated distribution team possesses deep knowledge of the key attributes top-performing distributors utilize to drive value for their customers and shareholders. With significant expertise across several verticals, the team brings valuable knowledge, contacts and global resources to each distribution transaction. The team partners with professionals from the firm’s other industry groups to offer clients the knowledge and perspective of the underlying distribution business model, as well as deep end market and product expertise.
Tennessee Industrial Electronics
Lincoln served as the exclusive financial advisor to Summit Park Capital Partners on the sale of Tennessee Industrial Electronics to Diploma PLC. Tennessee Industrial Electronics is a leading provider of aftermarket parts and repair services for industrial automation systems and equipment.
Meteor Education
Lincoln served as the exclusive financial advisor to Saw Mill Capital on the sale of Meteor Education to Bain Capital Double Impact. Meteor Education is a leading provider in the design, development and implementation of innovative ProSocial Learning Environments & Experiences for K-12 schools.
Auveco
Lincoln served as the sell-side financial advisor to Tenex Capital Management on the sale of Auveco to GHK Capital Partners. Auveco is a leading master distributor of automotive fasteners to the body hardware aftermarket as well as general industrial fasteners used in maintenance, repair and operation applications in North America.
SemiTorr Group
Lincoln served as the exclusive financial advisor to Transom Capital Group on the sale of SemiTorr to FlowWorks, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group. SemiTorr is a distributor of flow control products.
Professional Plumbing Group
Lincoln served as the exclusive financial advisor to Dunes Point Capital on the sale of Professional Plumbing Group to Marcone, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital. Professional Plumbing Group is a distributor of plumbing products.
Western Paper
Lincoln served as the exclusive financial advisor to Western Paper, a provider of foodservice packaging, cleaning supplies and equipment, warewash and laundry supplies.
TFC Europe
Lincoln served as the exclusive financial advisor to Foresight Group on the sale of TFC Europe to AFC Industries, a portfolio company of Genstar Bertram. TFC provides best-in-class, vendor-managed inventory services and engineered fastening solutions to customers across Europe.
Key Sub-Sectors of Focus include:
– Automotive & Truck
– Building Products
– Chemicals
– Consumer Products
– Electronics
– Food & Foodservice
– Healthcare
– Industrials
– IT & Communications
– Jan / San
– Office Supplies
– Plastics & Packaging
Kevin Conroy
Director
(312) 506-2765
KConroy@lincolninternational.com
Kevin provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to clients in the distribution sector. He has significant experience on sell-side and buy-side mandates, as well as recapitalizations and restructurings, and has executed both domestic and cross-border transactions for leading private equity (PE) groups, publicly traded companies and privately held and family-owned businesses.
Kevin has completed transactions with distribution companies across various end markets, including automotive, building products, chemicals, electrical products and electronics, flow control, fluid power and handling, motion control, general industrials and education, among others. Kevin helps leading PE firms and large corporates develop and implement their strategies to capitalize on an attractive and highly dynamic sector of the economy.
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