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David Houser
Managing Director
Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Consumer dhouser@lincolninternational.com +1 (312) 580-5805David is a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, advising clients on transactions involving strategic acquirers, control investments from private equity firms and growth equity capital.
David’s more than 25 years of experience extends across the consumer industry and ranges from transformational growth brands to leading private label companies. With insight and competence, David helps his clients navigate industry changes. He has successfully represented leading consumer-focused, private equity investors and partnered with founders of high growth private companies. David and his team have a broad track record advising companies and brands in all product categories. He has advised on a number of cross-border transactions involving Chinese and other foreign strategic acquirers.
Prior to joining Lincoln, David worked as an investment banker in structured finance. He was Vice President of Corporate Development for LINC Capital and Vice President at First Chicago. He began his career as a certified public accountant for KPMG.
David earned a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a Bachelor of Science from Wake Forest University.
Perspectives featuring David Houser
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Food Ingredients: Recipe for Premium Valuations
Buyers have a hearty appetite for value-added ingredient companies, and that craving has only intensified in recent years. The ingredients space is broad and fragmented across the U.S. and globally… Read More
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Promising M&A Outlook for Frozen Food Companies
Frozen foods have seen notable growth since 2019 as a result of shifting consumer behavior. Strong sales have enabled more efficiencies at scale, but some companies also face capacity constraints… Read More
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Investing in U.S. Food Remains Competitive
Financial and strategic investors often mention the competition to acquire a food company. Investors frequently ask Lincoln International for ideas and perspectives on approaching the food mergers and acquisitions (M&A)… Read More
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Differentiated Pet Food Brands Fetch High Multiples: Guidance for Sector Entrepreneurs
For investors, the recession resilient nature of the pet sector and its strong performance through multiple economic cycles has long been notable. Most recently, the pandemic solidified the sector’s resilience… Read More
Meet our Senior Team in Consumer
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It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.
Dirk Damegger
Managing Director & European Co-head of Consumer
Frankfurt![](https://cdn.lincolninternational.com/wp-content/uploads/Krule_Eddie_616.jpg)
I have a hands-on approach and bring energy, creativity and passion to every client transaction.
Eddie Krule
Managing Director
Chicago![](https://cdn.lincolninternational.com/wp-content/uploads/Masters_Alex_616x616.png)
I take a long-term approach to building relationships and understanding clients' businesses in order to provide timely and relevant advice.
Alex Masters
Managing Director & European Co-head of Consumer
LondonFirm details on FINRA’s BrokerCheck