Sterling Group


TOP 50 PE Winner
2020


Overview

Founded
1982

Locations
Houston, TX
Chicago, IL

Market Focus
US and Canada middle market; manufacturing, distribution, and industrial service

Transaction Types
Corporate carve-outs, family-owned businesses, sponsor-backed businesses, and complicated transactions

Investment Criteria
• Defensible market position
• Sustainable value proposition
• Revenue and cash flow stability
• Strong equity sponsorship
• Experienced management team

Leadership
Frank J. Hevrdejs (Advisory Partner), John D. Hawkins (Partner), C. Kevin Garland (Partner), Kent Wallace (Partner), Gregory L. Elliott (Partner)


More on Sterling

The Sterling Group has been operating under a clear mission since 1982. Its goal is to be a top-tier operationally focused firm, deliver superior returns and create long-term value at its firm. To accomplish this, the company follows an investment approach entailing management support, operational focus, and discipline. To gain management support, Sterling aligns incentives through compensation. To maintain operational focus, the firm works closely with management to develop a clear set of initiatives. And to ensure discipline, the firm invests in a limited number of companies within its areas of understanding and expertise. Its investments are typically between $40M and $200M in size in companies valued at $100M to $750M with EBITDA of at least $15M.


Contact Sterling

HQ
Nine Greenway Plaza, Suite 2400
Houston, TX 77046

Call 713.877.8257 →  | Visit sterling-group.com → 

 
 

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