Citizens M&A Advises Gunnison Tree Services

Citizens M&A Advisory served as exclusive financial advisor to Gunnison Tree Services on its recapitalization by Warren Equity Partners

Citizens M&A Advisory served as the exclusive financial advisor to Gunnison Tree Services, LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive tree and vegetation management services, on its recapitalization by Warren Equity Partners, a Jacksonville, FL-based lower middle market private equity fund.

Founded in 1999, Gunnison is one of the most recognized tree and vegetation management brands in the Southeastern United States, providing expert services to utility, government, residential and commercial clients. Leveraging its foundation in highly technical residential tree removals and professional customer service, Gunnison has quickly established itself as a critical partner to large utilities and local utility cooperatives by providing unmatched vegetation management solutions.

Matt Cathell, Founder & President of Gunnison Tree Services, said: “David Morse and the Citizens team provided unparalleled service, acting as trusted advisor and even directly supporting our operations. Citizens invested the time to truly understand Gunnison, expertly positioned the opportunity to a targeted set of potential partners, and designed a customized process tailored to our objectives. The dedication of the Citizens team resulted in a fantastic outcome for Gunnison, as they found the ideal partner to actively support our continued growth and evolution.”

David Morse, Director with Citizens, said: “Gunnison’s exceptional growth is a testament to its best-in-class service and customer value proposition. Matt Cathell has built an impressive, growth-oriented organization and sought a partner to support Gunnison's continued expansion through both organic and acquisition initiatives. Warren Equity’s expertise in infrastructure services, partnership approach, and extensive operating resources are a perfect fit for Gunnison. We look forward to the Company’s continued growth and success.”

Citizens M&A Advisory specializes in middle-market mergers and acquisitions as well as later-stage financing transactions. Citizens combines sector intelligence with a client-focused approach to realize our clients’ true value. The Citizens team has closed more than 130 transactions in the last five years and has more than 80 M&A professionals specializing in a range of industries across the United States. Citizens M&A Advisory is part of Citizens Capital Markets, Inc., a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG).

Amanda Powers | Prosek Partners

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