Lincoln International is a multi-local, multi-industry, integrated organization. In 2008, we completed approximately 80 assignments and added three global offices, bringing our total number of locations to nine across North America, Europe and Asia. Multi-local: Each of Lincoln International's global offices is staffed with senior bankers from that country who have deep contacts and expertise in completing transactions in that region. We are balanced between Europe, Asia and North America with approximately 60 M&A professionals in Europe and Asia, and 70 M&A professionals in North America. Multi-industry: With approximately 130 M&A professionals, we have the resources to have deep industry expertise in multiple industries. Integrated: Lincoln International works as one global, integrated organization. By sharing employees, contacts and information resources across offices, we offer our clients a deep knowledge of the market dynamics and the ability to access key decision makers in the major global economies. Since 2006, 35% of our M&A transactions have been cross-border, which is a much higher percentage than the overall market. The ability to simultaneously operate locally and globally across a series of industries is based on our shared culture of commitment to excellence and integration.