# Global Strategies and M&A Trends: A Conversation with Lincoln International's Chaim Lubin

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2025-05-08
- Length: 9m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-05-08-global-strategies-and-m-a-trends-a-conversation-with-lincoln-internationals-chai

## Summary

Chaim Lubin of Lincoln International, the largest global investment bank focused on private capital markets, discusses the rebound in EMS M&A activity post-pandemic. He explains that while private equity drove consolidation from 2015 to 2020, current deals are driven by strategic buyers seeking global agility and vertical integration. Lubin emphasizes that operational fundamentals like revenue growth and margins drive valuation multiples more than timing, and advises companies to prepare early for potential exits.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-05-08-global-strategies-and-m-a-trends-a-conversation-with-lincoln-internationals-chai#t=8) Introduction: Lincoln International and EMS Expertise
- [2:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-05-08-global-strategies-and-m-a-trends-a-conversation-with-lincoln-internationals-chai#t=139) M&A Drivers: Private Equity vs. Strategic Buyers
- [3:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-05-08-global-strategies-and-m-a-trends-a-conversation-with-lincoln-internationals-chai#t=229) Global Agility and Geographic Footprint
- [5:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-05-08-global-strategies-and-m-a-trends-a-conversation-with-lincoln-internationals-chai#t=346) Strategic Goals: Vertical Integration and Exit Readiness
- [7:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-05-08-global-strategies-and-m-a-trends-a-conversation-with-lincoln-internationals-chai#t=476) Valuation Multiples and Preparation

## Topics

- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Lincoln International (company)
- APEX 2025 (other)
- Creative Electron (company)
- Koh Young (company)

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