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Benchmark International has Successfully Facilitated the Acquisition of Janus Valuation & Compliance by Class Valuation

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the acquisition of Janus Valuation & Compliance (Janus) by Class Valuation (Class).  Benchmark International worked effectively with the sellers to ensure that their goals were met from a cultural and corporate vision perspective.

Janus is an appraisal management company that offers property valuation services to mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions through its network of appraisers.  The company offers a turnkey solution for lenders to complete home appraisals and remain in compliance with all laws and regulations.

Class Valuation is a top nationwide real estate collateral valuation and appraisal management company to the residential mortgage industry and is based out of Troy, Michigan.  The company has consistently been ranked highly in client service by several of the nation’s top ten mortgage lenders and has been recognized as a top place to work, along with receiving many other industry awards. 

Benchmark International was able to procure for Janus AMC a buyer that met their goals in regards to the strategic growth of the company as well as the corporate fit amongst the management teams.  Janus was engaged with Benchmark International for about a year and a half and was able to procure several interested buyers until Janus found the perfect fit for them.

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Benchmark International’s Senior Deal Associate, J.P. Santos commented “The Benchmark International team is excited for this next chapter in Janus’ growth and couldn’t be happier for John Passero and the management team at Janus.  This provides them with an opportunity to continue to develop their firm and achieve their goals by partnering with a firm that offers them the resources and infrastructure to achieve their corporate vision.”

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Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the sale of Cubic Inc., to A.H. Belo Corporation

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the sale of Cubic Inc., to A.H. Belo Corporation.

Established in 2003, Cubic Inc., is a full-service creative agency that uses business intelligence, strategic insights and purposeful creativity to incite brand desire. The buyer, A.H. Belo Corporation, owns and manages several respected newspaper and media companies such as The Dallas Morning Times.

For 16 years, Cubic Inc., has provided its fresh, innovative and non-traditional creative approach particularly towards community marketing and regional branding. Its agency services broadly include immersion & research, ideation & design, execution & production and media strategy & management.

A.H. Belo Corporation is a recognized Dallas-based media company that owns newspapers in North Texas. 

Jeff De Garmo, Vice President of Cubic Inc., mentioned “The Benchmark International team was a pivotal factor in the consummation of this transaction.  They were all hands-on deck when it came to the negotiations of the many moving pieces in a complex deal such as this one.  We highly underestimated the value that a seasoned M&A advisor brings to the table.”Ready to explore your exit and growth options?

Transactions Director, Luis Vinals said “Working with the Cubic, Inc. team has been an incredible experience that our team has truly enjoyed. This transaction is testament that the Benchmark International team is prepared to facilitate a deal with a buyer on Main St to a buyer on Wall St. Throughout the process, Cubic’s team was responsive to our feedback and available to discuss strategies. We are excited to see the result of their creative future collaborations.” 

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Acquisition Of M.C. Communication, Inc. To ModOp LLC.

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the sale of M.C. Communications to ModOp LLC. MC Communications, is a creative services marketing firm established in 1986 in Dallas, Texas. The buyer, ModOp, LLC., is a digital marketing firm with locations in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.

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For Three decades, M.C. Communications has provided full service, integrated advertising, public relations and social media marketing. M.C. Communication’s portfolio includes a variety of clients in industries like manufacturing, energy, insurance, government, finance, retail, health, security and entertainment.

ModOp, LLC., is a creative strategic design agency that shapes brands through powerful storytelling, stunning design and insightful problem solving.

Benchmark International’s Transaction Director, Luis Vinals, commented “We are beyond thrilled for Mike and his team at M.C. Communications. Having an excellent cultural fit is the key to all successful partnerships and we believe that many doors will open for the team at M.C. Communications and for ModOp LLC., as they move forward.

 

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Benchmark International successfully facilitated the acquisition of Schwab’s Enterprises of Northwest Florida by Landscape Workshop LLC

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the acquisition of Schwab’s Enterprises of Northwest Florida (DBA: Bayou Lawn Services) by Landscape Workshop LLC.

Bayou Lawn Services provides professional landscape maintenance and installation, irrigation installation and repair services to commercial and residential clients. Landscape Workshop is a full-service grounds management company that has been providing professional service and expert maintenance for outdoor commercial spaces for more than 30 years. Landscape Workshop’s goal is to help its’ customers achieve business goals, maintain property value, and attract customers and tenants. The company has the ability to serve properties throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee, as well as parts of Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.

Jim Allen, President and owner of Bayou Lawn Services said “The sale of Bayou Lawn Services was a difficult process that took quite a bit of time. Throughout the years I was engaged with Benchmark, I was presented many potential buyers. It’s funny that the buyer ended up being the very first company Benchmark brought to me at the beginning of the marketing process. I appreciate the dedicated and positive approach that the Benchmark team had during the entire process. Their ability to maintain buyers’ interest level through time played a large role in completing this transaction.”

 

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J.T. Price, CEO of Landscape Workshop, said “We’re very pleased to have recently completed the acquisition of Bayou Lawn Services. Pairing Bayou Lawn Services’ employees and great customer relationships with Landscape Workshop’s management and professionalism will allow the customers in the region to be serviced better than ever before.

Benchmark International Associate Director David Steverson stated, “We would like to congratulate Bayou Lawn Services and Jim Allen, as well as the buyer, Landscape Workshop. This is a great transaction which will allow Landscape workshop to further expand their geographic presence in a key area of the Florida Panhandle. Once the LOI was signed this acquisition moved towards a closing extremely quickly. This is due in large part to preparation and professionalism of Landscape Workshop and McKinney Capital.

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Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the acquisition of Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC to Atwell, LLC.

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the acquisition of Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC to Atwell, LLC.  Benchmark International worked diligently to find a Buyer that was an ideal candidate to ensure the goals of the sellers from a financials and corporate fit perspective.

Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC is a land development consulting firm providing a range of civil engineering, utility and infrastructure design, as well as planning and land development services in Central Texas.

Atwell, LLC is a consulting, engineering and construction services firm that delivers a broad range of technical solutions to clients in the real estate and land development, power and energy, and oil and gas markets.  They provide comprehensive professional services including engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, environmental consulting, program management and construction services to a diverse blend of clients

 

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Benchmark International was able to procure for Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC a buyer that met their financial goals while also being an ideal cultural fit and providing the additional resources that the buyer was searching for.  Benchmark International corresponded with numerous potential investors and the Owners of Texas Engineering Solutions had several in-person meetings until they met with the representatives from Atwell, LLC.  

Per Brian Wenzel, CEO of Atwell, LLC “We believe identifying the right opportunity with the right fit is critical for success in the M&A space.  In working with Benchmark International on our most recent acquisition, we realized they share that same vision.  Not only was the [Benchmark International] team helpful throughout the process, but their approach to this engagement was comprehensive, thoughtful and focuses while placing significant emphasis on the success of the combined firms.  We look forward to working with them on future opportunities.”

Benchmark International’s Senior Associate, J.P. Santos, commented “The Benchmark International team is excited for Texas Engineering Solutions as they join a firm in Atwell, LLC that aligns with their corporate goals.  As Texas Engineering Solutions enters this next chapter, the mutual respect and admiration amongst the two firms leaves little doubt that the combined entities will continue to thrive and grow as a business.”

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Benchmark International has Successfully Facilitated the Sale of Enroute Networks, Inc. to Dynamic Quest

Benchmark International, has successfully negotiated the sale of its client, Enroute Networks, Inc. (“Enroute”) to Dynamic Quest (“DQ”), a portfolio company of Spire Capital Partners (“Spire Capital”), a New York based private equity firm.

Founded in 2001 and based in Marietta, Georgia, Enroute is a leading information technology services provider managing the IT needs and security challenges of small to medium sized businesses. The company focuses on being a value-added reseller and cloud provider of computer networking, telephony, and systems solutions, as well as a fully capable IT managed service provider (MSP) of all solutions it implements. Today, the company employs over 15 people serving customers across the United States with a focus on the Southeast.

Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, DQ is a managed service provider offering IT and cloud services to enterprises and businesses. Founded in 2000, DQ’s services include hosted cloud services, disaster recovery, managed IT, service plans, software maintenance and development, application support, virtual CIO and IT security services. In 2017, the Company serviced over 225 customers across a wide variety of market verticals. Dynamic Quest currently has 119 full time employees and satellite offices in Winston-Salem and Cary, North Carolina and Clark, Philippines. Spire Capital has supported DQ’s strategy of pursuing acquisitions to broaden its geographic reach and scale, while complementing its strong organic revenue growth. The acquisition of DQ marked the seventh platform investment in Spire Capital Partners III, and the strategic acquisition of Enroute represents an excellent addition to this.

 

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Founder & CEO of Enroute, David Hampson, stated, “Benchmark International played an instrumental role in identifying an acquirer whose vision aligned with our own. The team brought multiple offers to the table, and created a competitive bid process among some of the top names in the industry. A big thanks to the Benchmark transaction team for the extraordinary effort in making this deal a reality.”

“It was a pleasure working with David (Hampson) from the early stages of his relationship with Benchmark through to closing. We received excellent feedback from the market early-on and were able to orchestrate a process that resulted in multiple offers and ended with an ideal acquirer sharing many of Enroute’s same core values,” said Trevor Talkie, Senior Associate at Benchmark International. “Enroute is a compelling addition to DQ under Spire Capital’s growing managed IT services platform, and we are truly honored to have worked alongside Mr. Hampson toward this successful outcome.”

Leo VanderSchuur, Director at Benchmark International added, “It was a pleasure to represent Enroute in this transaction, and we’re extremely pleased with the outcome. On behalf of Benchmark International, I’d like to wish both parties the best of luck moving forward.”

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Benchmark International Facilitated the Transaction of T.J. Baehr, Inc., D.B.A. Ground Hog Foundation Drilling to a Private Investor

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the sale of T.J. Baehr, Inc., D.B.A. Ground Hog Foundation Drilling, to a private investor in Houston, Texas.

Since 1989, Ground Hog Foundation Drilling has been a specialty contractor that delivers foundation drilling and excavation services for commercial and industrial construction projects in the Houston market. The buyer, Guillermo G. is a private investor living in Houston, Texas with years of experience as a project manger for the energy sector. The buyer’s strong relationship with the seller, engineering background, and interest in specialized services and project management were factors that motivated the buyer to purchase his first business, Ground Hog Foundation Drilling.

 

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In reference to the transaction, Tom Baehr, President of Ground Hog Foundation Drilling, explained his experience with Benchmark International, “I was previously engaged with another brokerage firm and later decided to engage Benchmark International for their extensive market reach and successful track record. I found that Benchmark International immediately understood the excavation drilling market and was able to introduce numerous buyers into the mix. Not only did the Benchmark International team bring forth and negotiate an offer that satisfied my expectations but also a buyer that I know will facilitate the continued growth of Ground Hog Foundation Drilling for many years to come. I highly recommend using Benchmark International for your M&A needs.”

Guillermo G., acquiror of Ground Hog Foundation Drilling, described his experience with Benchmark International, “ I enjoyed working with Benchmark International. I felt that they truly cared about the deal and their constant communication allowed us to work through negotiations and ultimately helped me achieve my objective of business ownership”.

William Van Buren, Senior Associate at Benchmark International’s Austin office added, “Benchmark International’s Austin team very much enjoyed working with our client Tom Baehr, President of Ground Hog Foundation Drilling. The team found Tom to be very collaborative throughout the entire sales process and we were thrilled that he found the right buyer that will continue the business’ trajectory for long-term success. The team truly showcased its knowledge in the marketing of asset heavy businesses such as Ground Hog Foundation Drilling to broad marketplace and facilitated the flow of communications across several parties. Having both a client and a buyer such as Tom and Guillermo that are open to collaborating and communicating paved the way for the deal to come to fruition even when faced with uncontrollable challenges such as inclement weather that caused projects to be delayed. Ultimately, the teams on both the seller and buyer side did an incredible job at facilitating a successful business transaction.”

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Sale of Certain Assets of South Texas Precision, Inc. To Harris Machine Tools, Inc.

Benchmark International has facilitated the sale of certain assets of South Texas Precision Inc. to Harris Machine Tools.  South Texas Precision Inc.,  is a Texas-based custom machine shop that manufactures and provides turnkey oilfield equipment for OEMs in the Houston market.

The company is a qualified vendor of choice for many of its products. Harris Machine Tools is a Houston-based sales and machinery company that distributes a full line of quality CNC machine tools, such as mills, drills, lathes, presses and saws. The company has been an international leader in the metal working market place since 1979.

Benchmark International’s extensive network and ability to reach a wide market of buyers allowed us to find an acquirer interested in purchasing the manufacturing division of South Texas Precision. Benchmark provided a variety of options to the client to allow them to make the best selection for the future of their business.

 

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In reference to the transaction, Walter Schouten, President of South Texas Precision, 
explained his experience with Benchmark International, “We enjoyed working with Benchmark International. From the beginning, they understood the Oil & Gas Manufacturing market and were able to uncover various competent buyers for the machine shop portion of the business.  The team continuously worked with us and adapted their strategy to match the ever changing market conditions. Benchmark International presented several options to us, which allowed us to choose the best option for South Texas Precision. We choose to carve out the manufacturing division of our business while continuing to operate the retail and distribution division of the business.”

Senior Associate, William Van Buren, mentioned “The Austin, Texas team truly enjoyed working with the South Texas Precision team. We understand what business owners go through on a daily basis to keep their businesses successful. The Austin team focused on presenting our clients, Walt and Jeff, options for them to continue the longevity and success of their business. Walt and Jeff were responsive to our inquiries and were the ideal partners to work with for our team.”

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Global Mergers and Acquisitions Have Hit New Highs Due to North American Cross-Border Deals

Global mergers and acquisitions have hit the headlines of late due to the value of transactions increasing by a staggering amount – H1 figures by Thomson Reuters revealed that the value of transactions rose by 64 per cent to $2.5 trillion, compared with the same period in 2017, and was the strongest year-to-date period since records began in 1980.

This has since grown to $3.2 trillion so far this year, bolstered last week by spending from North American companies. Such domestic deals included SiriusXM’s $3.5bn deal for digital music provider Pandora Media but its cross-border deals, such as Michael Kors’ acquisition of Versace for $2.2 billion, are proving to be the stars of the catwalk.

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