NEW YORK - April 23, 2009 - Golub Capital announced today that it was named "M&A Lender of the Year" for 2008 by Mergers & Acquisitions, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth.
This is the third honor Golub Capital has been awarded for achievements in 2008. Previously, Golub Capital was named "Middle Market Lender of the Year" by Reuter's Buyouts Magazine. The firm was also awarded "Financing Firm of the Year" by the M&A Advisor.
"Winning three industry honors during such a tough financial environment is an exceptional accomplishment for the firm," said Greg Cashman, Senior Managing Director. "No other middle market lender has won all three of these awards."
"It is a testament of the firm's commitment to support our client's deal activities. Even through these rocky market conditions, our mission remains to provide clients with certainty of closing, superior customer service, competitive pricing, flexible products and continuous loyalty. We thank our clients and investors for helping us to build win-win, long-term relationships," said Andy Steuerman, Senior Managing Director.
Golub Capital is positioned as the #1 independent middle market cash flow lender. The firm is the only top 20 lender owned by its employees.
About Golub Capital:
Golub Capital provides buy-and-hold products that range from $5 million to $75 million and include one-loan financings (through the Firm's proprietary GOLD facility), senior, second lien and subordinated debt, preferred stock and co-investment equity. Golub Capital also underwrites and syndicates 1st lien loans up to $150 million. The firm was named "Middle Market Lender of the Year" or similar for achievements in 2008 by three leading industry magazines: Buyouts Magazine, Mergers & Acquisitions (the official publication of ACG) and M&A Advisor. Golub Capital is a national firm with offices in Chicago, New York and Atlanta. For more information, please visit the firm's website at www.golubcapital.com.