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Unlocking Business Success: On-demand Webinar - Taking Control Of Your Growth And Exit Strategy

In the fast-paced business world, navigating growth and planning for a successful exit strategy is a challenge every business owner eventually faces. The journey to success involves understanding the nuances of value, timing growth in the market, and ensuring a perfect fit for your business.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Acquisition Of Salesforce Integrator Mirage Computer Systems GMBH (“Mirage”) By Unaric Holding Limited

Mirage, based in Aulendorf, southern Germany, was founded in 1995 by Dieter Härle. The company is a specialist in generic computer telephony integration (CTI). The focus is exclusively on CTI solutions for Salesforce. Mirage’s solution is a software application that connects Salesforce with a phone system to gather information, make protocol calls, and generate workflows.

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Musgrave Gin Client Video Testimonial

Posted on November 9, 2023 By in Benchmark International + #Acquirers

Benchmark Internationalsuccessfully facilitated the acquisition of Musgrave Crafted Spirits (Musgrave). Watch as Simone Musgrave, the founder of Musgrave, shares her rationale for divesting from the brand, her journey with Benchmark International, and her future endeavours following the transaction.   

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Benchmark International Opens Newest Location In Los Angeles

Benchmark International is thrilled to announce the launch of its first office in Los Angeles (USA) dedicated to servicing all of California.

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Marlyn Chemicals client video testimonial

Benchmark International facilitated the transaction between Marlyn Chemicals, Marlyn Vulindlela (Marlyn Group), and Letsema Holdings (Letsema). Watch as the former founder of Marlyn Chemicals shares his experience working with Benchmark International throughout the M&A process.

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Into Legals? Tips for Navigating the Final Stages

Now that you’ve signed the term sheet - Heads of Terms (Heads), or Letter of Intent (LOI) – you’re likely wondering – what’s next?

Having been involved in hundreds of mid-market transactions, Roger Forshaw – Director and fully qualified ICAEW Corporate Finance professional – highlights some recurring themes that are key to ensuring a smooth process from entering exclusivity through to completion.

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Benchmark International is Exhibiting at UK LP Summit 2024

Benchmark International is delighted to announce it will be exhibiting at UK LP Summit on 8th February 2024 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf.

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Completion is Finally Close: What Now, And What Next?

After months of deliberation, organisation, conversation and negotiation, with the support of your Benchmark International team and your other trusted advisers, we are reaching the precipice of legal completion. Or simply – ‘Completion’.

After envisaging this moment for so long, you might be wondering how the day of Completion will play out, and indeed what will happen over the next few days, weeks and months. What is clear is that you are about to enter a new stage in your personal and professional life.

Samantha Tapson, Director at Benchmark International, recounts the advice she and her team share with clients at this exciting juncture.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Rainham Coach Co Ltd and REL Capital Partners LP

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Gillingham-based Rainham and London-based REL Capital.

Rainham is a coach and minibus hire company, operating several contracts alongside private hire and tour work. It has a modern fleet of vehicles and two sites in Gillingham.

REL Capital  is a UK private investment company that purchases, invests, and operates a number of businesses across a variety of sectors.

Post-sale, Rainham will be operated by REL Redwing, which REL Capital took over in February 2022.

Exit your business the smart way

Representing a retirement sale for former owners, the Graham family, the Rainham business will be led by Tom Maidman, director of REL Redwing, and his team.

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Benchmark International Opens Newest Location In Denver

Benchmark International is proud to announce that we have opened an office in Denver, CO, to better serve the lower-middle market in the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and Northwestern regions of the United States—all areas that have historically been underbanked. 

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between G.H. Pittman Limited and Bunzl plc

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between County Kildare-based G.H. Pittman (t/a Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment) and Bunzl.

One of the largest distributors of traffic equipment in Ireland, Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment supplies bollards, speed bumps and barriers for car parks, public roads, warehouses, and workplaces. Its customer base includes property management & facilities management companies, schools, government bodies, and county councils.

In 2022, Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment generated revenue of EUR 7 million (c.£6 million).

Bunzl is a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London. The company has approximately 22,500 employees and is present in over 30 countries, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the UK & Ireland, serving over 800,000 customers.

Exit your business the smart way

The acquisition supports the expansion of Bunzl’s North America based McCue business, which already has a UK presence.

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Benchmark International Still Ranked the Number One Privately Held M&A Company in the World

Refinitiv, previously known as Thomson Reuters, has released their Global League Tables for Q3 2023, and Benchmark International was recognized with several high rankings in multiple categories. Also of note, for the year-over-year change in the number of deals both in the U.S. and Worldwide, Benchmark International is nearly the only firm to show a positive change in the number of deals.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Aurora Health Physics Services Ltd and RSK Group Limited

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Didcot-based Aurora Health by RSK.

Aurora Health is a radiation detection and exposure prevention specialist providing consultancy, surveying, remediation, and decommissioning services across the nuclear, industrial, healthcare, environmental, military, oil and gas, and educational sectors. It has an established team of accredited radiation protection advisers, radioactive waste advisers, and non-ionising radiation specialists.

Ready to explore your exit and growth options?

RSK is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. As RSK continues to deliver its ambitious growth strategy, it now comprises more than 200 companies employing 12,000 people.

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Benchmark International Facilitated The Transaction Of Sun Glass, LLC. And Safelite Fulfillment, Inc. (DBA Safelite Autoglass)

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Sun Glass, LLC’s Auto division, and Safelite Fulfillment, Inc.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Bonnell’s Electrical Contractors Limited and EA-RS Fire Engineering Limited

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition between Middlesex-based Bonnell’s and Essex-based fire protection system supplier, EA-RS.

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Benchmark International Winner at the Insider Media North West Dealmakers Awards 2023

Benchmark International is delighted to announce that it has won Mid-Market Corporate Finance Team of the Year at the Insider Media North West Dealmakers Awards 2023.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between AvBuyer Ltd and Flying Media Group Ltd

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of AvBuyer by Flying Media Group (FMG).

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between CivilCorp And ESP Associates

Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction between CivilCorp, LLC, a Texas-based AEC firm specializing in transportation and public works infrastructure markets, and ESP Associates, Inc., an ENR Top 500 multi-disciplinary engineering design and consulting firm.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between EPIC Media Group Limited and GRS Fleet Graphics Ltd

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Maidstone-based EPIC by GRS Fleet Graphics, part of the Tosca Capital Group.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Push Technologies SL and Cendyn Group LLC

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Barcelona-based PUSHTech by hospitality technology specialist, Cendyn, based in Florida.

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Benchmark International Sucessfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Flo-systems Inc. And Pumpman Holdings

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Flo-Systems,Inc. and PumpMan Holdings.

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Benchmark International has Surpassed Mergermarket League Table High

Benchmark International is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in several of Mergermarket’s league tables for the number of deals it has conducted over the first three quarters of 2023, beating previous record highs.

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Shaping the Best Research Outcomes: Your Contribution is Vital

At Benchmark International, your deal team will explore various avenues when sourcing a buyer for your company, from undertaking their own desktop research through to utilising a variety of M&A subscription platforms and connections your deal team has accumulated over the years.

Our process ensures a targeted approach to the market, so we are more likely to generate interest from high-quality buyers and confidentiality is maintained – we don’t just put your company in the ‘shop window’.

We will do the legwork behind this process, but here are some valuable tips for ensuring the best outcomes.

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What’s My Business Worth?

There may have never been a more difficult time to answer this question.

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Congratulations to Our AFSIC Competition Winner: Get Ready for AFSIC 2023!

Benchmark International Announces Winner of AFSIC Lucky Draw

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The Shareholder Agreement: Your Business Prenup

In the world of business, if marriage vows stand for verbal contracts, a Shareholder or Shareholders' Agreement (depending on jurisdiction) (“SA”) is the prenuptial agreement that no couple - or in this case, partners - should overlook. It’s a silent, yet formidable, guardian that ensures the romance of entrepreneurship doesn’t lead to a messy breakup. While you don’t get married anticipating divorce, marriage involves love. Business partnerships are, however, different and require an alternative expression of endearment which is best shown through signing that business prenuptial agreement/SA.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between LEVL Telematic Limited and Banyan Software, Inc.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Coventry-based LEVL by Canadian-based Banyan.

LEVL, established in 2016 by Jan O’Hara and Andrew Pearce, is a key Geotab reseller in the UK and for electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe. The company provides hardware and software to allow customers to manage fleet, also delivering consultancy on transitioning fleet to sustainable alternative vehicles and alternative fuels.

Our business is selling your business

Banyan is a private equity company that focuses on niche software with high levels of annual recurring revenue. With a permanent capital base set up to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan has a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies.

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The Crucial Documents Shaping Your Company Sale

So much hard work goes into negotiating the deal and agreeing the Heads of Terms (Heads) or Letter of Intent (LOI), it’s critical the deal is properly managed, and the legal contracts fairly negotiated to ensure the deal happens!

This article provides a summary of the key transaction documents along with insights from your experienced Benchmark International deal team.

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Benchmark International Shortlisted for Three Prestigious M&A Awards

Benchmark International is pleased to announce it has been shortlisted for three awards, two at the Insider Dealmaker Awards and one at the Mergermarket M&A Awards 2023. The winners will be announced on the 12th October and 28th November respectively.

The categories in which Benchmark International has been nominated in are below:

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Schlummersack Client Testimonial Video

Benchmark International facilitated the transaction between Schlummersack and empact brands. Watch as shareholder of Schlummersack, Karina Grassy, discusses her motivations for exiting the company, her experience with Benchmark International, and what she plans to do post-sale.

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Skin in the Game: Navigating Post-Acquisition Stakes

The concept of "skin in the game" in the business world is not just a catchphrase; it's an ideology that defines the level of commitment and risk one has in a particular venture. Particularly in acquisitions, where future trajectories can be as diverse as they are uncertain, having a vested interest becomes paramount.

But whose interest should that be? The seller who's stepping back? Or the buyer taking charge?

Both perspectives carry merit.

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Scaling Made Simpler

Building a successful business is hard, but many become their own boss and start a business. Being a business owner is challenging, and many businesses fail.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Brunel Security Limited and The Obsequio Group

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Portishead-based Brunel by private equity-backed Obsequio.

Brunel has 25 years’ expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining security systems, door entry systems, perimeter security, and fire detection and alarm systems. It also undertakes fire and security risk assessments, with employees security-cleared to government standards.

Obsequio maintains safety systems across fire detection and protection, water quality management, security, electrical safety, and energy efficiency/usage with customers including hospitals, universities, local authorities, leisure centres, and student accommodation providers. The group has been named one of the 100 fastest growing private companies in the UK with sales topping £14 million over the last 12 months.

Ready to explore your exit and growth options?

The services offered by Portishead-based Brunel Fire and Security will significantly increase Obsequio’s ability to provide full capability access control, intruder alarm and CCTV services.

Brunel, which will remain independent within the group, has a particularly strong pedigree within the defence and facilities management industries, broadening the group’s reach into these sectors.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Community Pharmacology Services Limited and FutureMeds Sp. z o.o.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Glasgow-based Community Pharmacology Services (CPS Research) by FutureMeds.

CPS Research conducts phase II-IV clinical trials and has over 30 years of clinical research experience. With a reach throughout the central belt of Scotland, the CPS team has conducted over 250 studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas and indications, such as cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, psychiatry, immunology, dermatology, and respiratory medicine.

FutureMeds is the first European dedicated decentralised clinical trial (DCT) site network. Through acquisitions and a strategic focus on patient experience, FutureMeds has developed large, qualified patient pools across Europe that enable faster patient enrolment, stronger retention and more accurate results.

Ready to explore your exit and growth options?

This expansion promises to bring enhanced solutions to clients and accelerated access to new treatments for patients. CPS Research has over 4,000 engaged patients in the database, and with the FutureMeds DCT toolkit, the catchment area can be extended over the Glasgow urban area.

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US Publicly-Traded Buyers’ Interest In Acquiring Middle-Market Companies Increases

Thanks to the new 1% tax now being levied on any publicly traded US companies that buy back their shares, these larger, cash-rich companies have been given a strong incentive to seek acquisition targets.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Grassy Handels GmbH & Co. KG/Slumbersac Trading Ltd. (trading as Schlummersack) and empact brands GmbH

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Schlummersack’s e-commerce business by empact brands.

Watch the video testimonial here.

Schlummersack, based in Plauen, Germany, is one of the leading brands for high-quality baby clothing. The company specializes in the production of sustainable and innovative baby sleeping bags, which are sold online throughout Europe.

In August 2023, empact, which already successfully distributes the TupTam brand in the same sector, acquired the Schlummersack e-commerce business from Karina Grassy. Ms. Grassy will continue to assist the new owners as advisor. Managing Director of Schlummersack, Elke Kramer, will continue her role within the empact group.

Do you have an exit or growth strategy in place?

empact brands, based in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a specialised consolidator of sustainable brands in two sectors: kids and pets. With the acquisition of Schlummersack, empact aims to leverage synergies within its group of brands.

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Five Lower Middle Market M&A Trends In 2023

The lower middle market is a highly dynamic and active segment of the M&A landscape, characterized by companies with enterprise values up to $100 million. In early 2023, several key trends appear to shape the lower middle market M & A landscape.

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Benchmark International Is A Finalist For 22 M&A Advisor Awards

Benchmark International is a finalist for an impressive 22 awards in the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Our transactions and firm were among hundreds of entries from 450 participating companies that have successfully passed the initial evaluation stage. The process will continue as the independent panel of judges further evaluates and selects a winner from the finalists in each category. The judges are peers in the mergers and acquisitions transaction space, and it is quite an accomplishment to be recognized thus far as a finalist. 

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Benchmark International Has Facilitated The Transaction Between Corporate Health Ireland (CHI) And PAM Occupational Health Services Group

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Corporate Health Ireland (CHI) by UK-based PAM Occupational Health Services Group.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Acquisition Of Greatsoft, By Vela Software

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of South African-based GreatSoft to the globally recognized Vela Software International Inc., a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc.

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