Lincoln International ^{Filed, US Offering, NYSE: LCLN}

We are a global independent investment banking advisory firm focused on the private capital markets. As a leader in advising private equity and private credit investors, private company business owners and other senior executives, our globally integrated platform allows us to deliver comprehensive, sector-focused advisory services to clients across key areas of the economy. Our experienced professionals provide meaningful and differentiated private capital markets expertise across our two segments, Investment Banking Advisory and Valuations and Opinions. Since our founding in 1996, we have experienced significant growth achieved through investments in our talent, our platform, the complementary capabilities we offer -- including our growing, recurring, and non-cyclical valuations business -- and the strategic positioning of the firm. As a result, we have built a platform to support clients in attracting capital and investing with purpose, driving value and realizing returns. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 1,400 professionals, including 161 managing directors, serve our clients and operate our business from more than 30 offices across 14 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Mergermarket has ranked us the #2 sell-side advisor for private equity transactions globally over the three years ending December 31, 2025.