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  2016 YEAR IN REVIEW

Founded in 1990, GulfS tar Group (GulfStar) is  one of the leading middle market investment banking  firms in the United States committed to  helping entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses achieve their objectives and financial success.  This past year proved to be a banner year for the Firm. GulfStar proudly celebrated  25 years of servicecompleted 15 assignments across a broad spectrum of industries and announced several key promotions and new hires. In addition, the Firm continued to see a high level of cross-border activity due to strong demand for U.S. businesses on the part of foreign buyers. 

MAKE-UP OF 2016 BUYERS


As a testament to the successful completion of several cross-border transactions this year, GulfStar won 
Retail, Manufacturing & Distribution Deal of the Year at the 8th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards. Consumer Products & Services also saw significant M&A deal activity in 2016, and the Firm was pleased to receive Consumer Staples Deal of the Year (Under $500MM) at the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. 

As we look back on 2016, we are filled with gratitude, respect and appreciation for our clients who have entrusted GulfStar to help them achieve their desired transaction. We look forward to continuing to serve as trusted advisors and helping clients achieve their goals over the coming year.
2016 TRANSACTIONS 
 
Beverage Manufacturing
Software Implementation
Oilfield Services
Nutritional Supplements
Outdoor Products
 
 
 
 
 
Oilfield Services 
Downstream Services
Software
Downstream Services
Liquid Waste Disposal
 
 
  
   
 
Oilfield Services
Energy Engineering
Satellite Communications
Marine Navigation
Oilfield Services
   
   
 
 
   
 

About GulfStar Group

GulfStar is a leading middle market investment bank headquartered in Houston. GulfStar specializes in providing merger and acquisition advisory services, institutional private placements of equity and debt, and general corporate finance advisory services to companies with revenues or enterprise values generally ranging from $25 million to $350 million. Since its formation in 1990, GulfStar has completed more than 650 assignments in 32 states and 16 foreign countries across a variety of industries.  Learn More 
 
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GulfStar Managing Directors
Cliff Atherton Jr.
Managing Director
713-300-2060 
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Thomas M. Hargrove
Managing Director
713-300-2050  
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Colt Luedde
Managing Director
713-300-2015  
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Alan J. Blackburn
Managing Director
713-300-2048  
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G. Kent Kahle
Managing Director
713-300-2025  
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Eric Swanson
Managing Director
713-300-2008  
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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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Brian Lobo
Managing Director
713-300-2047            
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