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Created: 2025-07-19 17:04:08 UTC

💰 The Exit

Year: 1999
🏷️ Acquirer: General Dynamics
💵 Deal Size: $5.3–$5.5B
IRR: Estimated 35%+ over ~9 years

Multiple expansion: Massive (low-multiple distressed → luxury multiple)

General Dynamics integrated Gulfstream as its flagship aerospace brand.

To this day, it remains one of GD’s most valuable business units.


XXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1946617061771260004/c:line.svg)

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