David Lutz

David Lutz

Director

Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Industrials dlutz@lincolninternational.com +1 (312) 628-1489

I am driven by the opportunity to learn about new business models, solve complex problems and build lasting relationships with clients.

Who We Are / Our People / David Lutz

David provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services within Lincoln’s Industrials Group, primarily focusing on the engineered industrial products and building products sectors.

With over eight years in the industry, David brings broad transaction expertise and analytical rigor to identify differentiating attributes, key business drivers and risks for clients.

David began his career at Lincoln, joining as an Analyst. He then spent time within Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division as a Vice President before re-joining Lincoln in 2022.

David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with high distinction from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised Transition Capital Partners on the sale of Petroflex North America to Arcane Capital Partners and related portfolio subsidiaries

Energy, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials

Blue Sea Capital Rhino Tool House 2023

Lincoln International advised Blue Sea Capital on its acquisition of Rhino Tool House

Nova Capital Managment Amerock Ferguson 2021

Lincoln International advised Nova Capital Management on the sale of Amerock to Ferguson

Con Forms HIG Capital 2020

Lincoln International advised Construction Forms on securing a significant investment from H.I.G. Capital

Sentinel Luminaries Acuity 2019

Lincoln International is pleased to announce the sale of the leading provider of specification-grade luminaires, The Luminaries Group, to Acuity Brands, Inc.

Essentra has sold its Pipe Protection Technologies business to National Oilwell Varco

Lincoln is pleased to announce that Essentra plc has sold its PPT business to National Oilwell Varco, Inc., a worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil & gas drilling and production operations

Energy, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials

Tangent Technologies Sterling Group 2018

Lincoln International represents Tangent Technologies in its sale to The Sterling Group

Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing

Platinum Equity has sold a majority stake in Fabcon Holding Corporation to Solace Capital Partners

Platinum Equity has sold a majority stake in Fabcon Holding Corporation to Solace Capital Partners

Building Products | Industrials

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Meet our Senior Team in Industrials

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director

Chicago

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.

Øyvind Bjordal

Managing Director | Head of Switzerland

Zurich

I enjoy the opportunity to interact with interesting and diverse clients and work tirelessly to achieve the best results.

Matthew Buck

Managing Director

London

All forms of construction are very interesting to me and I utilize my passion and knowledge of the industry to drive success for my clients.

Jeffrey Corum

Managing Director

Chicago

I create lasting partnerships with my clients by demonstrating creativity and adaptability, and providing continuous communication while proactively addressing client concerns.

Charles de Fels

Managing Director

Paris

I build trust with my clients through integrity and clear communication. Our clients value providing them with our market insight and expertise.

Ulrich Desl

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.

Dr. Michael Drill

Managing Director | Head of Germany

Frankfurt

Creating an atmosphere and sharing sector knowledge and expertise while providing access to international, strategic players for my clients is my day-to-day objective.

Géraud Estrangin

Managing Director

Paris

I thrive on creating markets for great businesses and helping secure outstanding outcomes for sellers and their management teams.

Ben Farris

Managing Director

Chicago

I appreciate that each client is diverse with different products, business models, technologies and end markets. I remain steadfast to being a trustworthy advisor and driving dynamic processes.

Richard Floto

Managing Director

Frankfurt

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