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The Sterling Group
Houston-based private equity firm concentrated on industrial and manufacturing buyouts.
Key facts
- Website
- thesterlinggroup.com
- Founded
- 1982
- Pricing
- Not publicly disclosed; middle-market industrial buyouts
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About The Sterling Group
The Sterling Group is a Houston-based, operationally focused middle-market private equity firm founded in 1982, targeting basic manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services companies with enterprise values from $100 million to $1 billion. The firm manages approximately $9 billion in assets and has sponsored the buyout of 77 platform companies for a total transaction value exceeding $27 billion, with nearly 80% of its partnerships involving family businesses and corporate carve-outs.
Key features
- Industrials/manufacturing sector focus
- Founded 1982 in Houston
- Multi-decade middle-market buyout history
- Operationally intensive value-creation approach
Pros & cons
Pros
- One of the longest-running industrial-focused PE firms
- Deep operational improvement expertise
Cons
- Current AUM and deal-size figures not confirmed
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sterling Group
What size companies does The Sterling Group target?
The firm targets middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services businesses with enterprise values typically ranging from $100 million to $1 billion.
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