Quarterly Update | June 2018

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Middle Market Commentary
 
According to GF Data, high valuations and an abundant use of debt continued to support completed deal activity in the first quarter of 2018. This commentary and all associated charts cover middle market deals completed through March 31, 2018. The key information source is GF Data, which provides quarterly reports covering M&A and leverage activity. Two hundred and eight active private equity groups provided data on 52 transactions completed in the $10 to 250 million value range in Q1'18. GulfStar Group actively monitors valuation metrics to provide business owners and clients with a realistic view of market conditions and their transaction options.

GulfStar Announces Brian Lobo as Leader of New Debt Advisory Group 

GulfStar Group is pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Debt Advisory Group that will be led by Managing Director Brian Lobo.  

M&A Advisor Awards GulfStar with International M&A Deal of the Year
($50 - $100 million)

The M&A Advisor  announced GulfStar Group (GulfStar) as a winner at the 10thAnnual International M&A Awards on Monday, June 18th, at the Princeton Club. The acquisition of BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings by Sabormex, led by Managing Director Scott Winship, won M&A Deal of the Year ($50MM - $100MM). 

ACG Awards Colt Luedde with Meritorious Service Award
 
The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG) recently presented Colt Luedde, managing director at GulfStar, and five other members with the prestigious 2018 Meritorious Service Award for exceptional leadership and longtime contributions toward the advancement of the organization.  

Recent Transactions



GulfStar Managing Directors
Cliff Atherton Jr.
Managing Director
713-300-2060 
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G. Kent Kahle
Managing Director
713-300-2025          
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Colt Luedde
Managing Director
713-300-2015            
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Bryan C. Frederickson
Managing Director
713-300-2030  
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Stephen A. Lasher
Managing Director
713-300-2010  
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Scott D. Winship
Managing Director
713-300-2011  
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Roshan Gummattira
Managing Director
713-300-2036  
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Keith LeBlanc
Managing Director
713-300-2056           
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Thomas M. Hargrove
Managing Director
713-300-2050  
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Brian Lobo
Managing Director
713-300-2047            
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