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Top Reasons Business Owners Seek An M&A Strategy

The M&A Process From A Buyer’s Perspective

What Is A Sustainable Growth Rate?

How Can M&A Help My Business Recover From Covid?

Eight Truths about The Current Market for Selling Your Business

What Is The Difference Between An M&A Advisor And A Business Broker?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between American Project & Repair to the Orion Group

M&A Trends In The Lower And Middle Markets

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Limited and British Engineering Services Limited

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Access Plus (Scotland) Ltd and TrainingPlus.com Ltd TO Briggs Equipment UK Limited

Seller Handover In A Business Sale

What Is A 338(H)(10) Election And Why It Is Important To Me?

2022 Food & Beverage Industry Report

Will Individual Investors Replace Institutional Investors’ Pending Retreat from Private Equity?

2022 Fintech Industry Report

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Edge Electric and Sundog Capital

Applying EBITDA Multiples To Your Company Valuation

How Can A Buyer Claw Back Purchase Price?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Complete Marketing Resources, Inc. and VIV

2022 Digital Healthcare Industry Report

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between LaddersFree Ltd and REACT Group PLC

You Haven’t Missed Out On The Ideal Seller’s Market

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Strategic Partnership Between HSQ Group, Inc. and The HFW Companies

2022 Marketing Consulting, Branding & PR Industry Report

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Air Projects Limited and EA-RS Fire Group

What Are SPACs?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Newgroup (PTY) LTD and Sunpac (PTY) LTD for the Product Brands: Sela, My Natural and Muthi Medicine

Benchmark International is Pleased to Announce it is Sponsoring DEALSOURCING 2022

2022 Professional Services & Management Consulting Industry Report

I missed the market!

10 Inspirational Graphics About Retirement

What’s The Difference Between Recurring And Repeat Revenue?

Benchmark International Unveils its New Düsseldorf Office

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between ARC Abatement Holding Inc and West Fork IP, LLC

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between VAI Architects Incorporated and HED

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between RS Equipment Company LLC, DBA Hotsy Carlson Equipment Company, and Texas Enterpries, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between YakGear, Inc. and T-H Marine Supplies, LLC, and Nautical Group International Holdings Limited

The Pros & Cons Of Buying An Established Franchise

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Fuse Rail Limited and John Sisk & Son Ltd

Benchmark International Ranked in Mergermarket’s Global League Tables Q1 2022

Benchmark International's Kendall Stafford Wins "Top USA Woman Deal Maker Award"

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Real Regulatory Limited and Transcrip Partners LLP

Growing Opportunities In Remote And Cloud-based Businesses Post-covid

2022 Real Estate Industry Report

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of O’Flynn Medical Limited and O’Flynn Innovation Limited to Healthcare 21 Ltd

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Velopi Limited and Educate 360, LLC

The New Reality and What it Means for Valuation

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between 7 Elements Limited and Redcentric plc

How to Avoid Seller's Remorse

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Absolute Solar and Wind Ltd and RSK Group

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between JTAM Engineering and a High-Net-Worth Individual

Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Company

Dispelling Myths about Private Equity Buyers

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Boyd Brothers (Fauldhouse) Ltd and British Engineering Services Group

Strategies for Retaining Talent During a Merger or Acquisition

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between CFR Management Services Limited and a Private Investor

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Action Computer Sales & Service Inc. And Alltech Computer Works

What is The Outlook For Capital Markets in 2022?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction between McKee-Burke & Associates and PDQ Staffing

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Discount Fence USA and Two High-Net-Worth Individuals

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between K.L. Durham Construction, DBA Performance Equipment Service and Mid-State Restoration, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Carestaf of Dallas and Nova Leap

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Ray Engineering, Inc. and Madrid CPWG

Seller Protection With an Earnout

Benchmark International Wins Deal of the Year at the Northern Ireland Dealmaker Awards

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and ADDvise Group, AB

Mortgage Brokerage Industry Report

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction of Urban Insight and Planetizen to Cavan Legacy

Why Should I Sell My Company?

How a Partial Sale of Your Business Can Benefit You

Financial Services Industry Report

The Increasing Adoption Of Enterprise Resource Planning And Customer Relationship Management Software

The Shift From a Seller's Market To a Buyer's Market When Interest Rates Rise

What Does Inflation Mean For Your Ability to Sell Your Business?

The Impact of Labor Shortages on M&A

No Recession in 2022, But 2023 May Be a Different Story

Deal Structures in a Post Covid World

2022 Is a Seller's Year for M&A

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between The Leadership Factory Ltd and Tack TMI UK Limited

2022 Oil & Gas Report

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Wilnat, Inc. (doing business as KGM) and St. Louis-based private equity firm Compass Group Equity Partners

2021 Was a Record Year For M&A - And 2022 Could be, Too

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of a Collection of Companies that Cater to the Automotive Space

Key Insights in Selling an Architecture Business

Surge in Private Equity Deal Activity 2021

How Potential Tax Changes Could Impact M&A

Supply Chain Issues Are Fueling M&A Transactions

Acquiring A New 401(k) Plan In An M&A Transaction

Why Home Healthcare and Hospice is Getting Investor Attention

Building a Management Team

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Shift Traffic Events Limited and Chevron Traffic Management Limited

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Healing Educational Alternatives for Deserving Students, LLC and Health Connect America, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Classic Emporium, LLC And Champion Xpress Car Wash

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Perfusion.com, Inc. and Epic Healthcare Travel Staffing, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Englander Enterprises Inc. And ESAM, Inc.

Proposed Changes to U.S. Section 1202 Tax Reform: What You Need to Know

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Summus Group and SIA Partners

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between National Capital Flag Company, Inc. and The Henotic Group, LLC

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between CorEnergy Limited and Sureserve Group plc

Benchmark International Awarded M&A Deal of The Year (100M - 250M)

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Kaleidico, LLC and a Private Individual

Benchmark International Named Investment Banking Firm of The Year

A Full or Partial Business Transition: Which is Right For You?

U.S. Private Equity in Middle Market Continues at Record Levels

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction between EFRC Holdings (Pty) Ltd and The Africa Food Security LP (AFS LP) managed by Zebu Investment Partners

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Coastal Retreats Limited & The Original Cottage Company Limited

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Southern Life Systems, Inc. and ADDvise

Benchmark International Named Among The 50 Best Workplaces Of The Year

The Benefits of an Effective Seller Transition Period

Benchmark International Wins Several M&A Advisor Awards: Investment Banking Firm Of The Year, M&A Deal Of The Year ($100M-$250M), Professional Services (B2B) Deal Of The Year

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Elkay Laboratory Products (UK) Limited and Calibre Scientific, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Adkins Electric, Inc. and Pacific Power & Systems, Inc.

Reps and Warranties Insurance is Now Key for Strategic Buyers

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Swedex UK Limited and Abracs Limited

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Jormandy LLC and Security Credit Services

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Loudon County Rentals & Mini Storage Inc. and Private Equity-Backed Rental Platform

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Tuckahoe Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc. and TLEO, LLC d/b/a Valley Landscaping

Deal Fatigue: Preventative Measures

Benchmark International is Delighted to announce its Market Entry into Germany

Benchmark International's Client Diagnostics Research Group Was Acquired By Ima Group

Benchmark International is a Finalist in nine categories for the M&A Advisor Awards

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between H4 Aerospace (UK) Limited and Eirtech Aviation Services Ltd

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Nortech Solutions Group Ltd and Nijhuis Saur Industries B.V.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Sixth Sense Trading Ltd and MCG Group Holdings Ltd

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Warnock Tanner & Associates and Computech

The Impact of U.S. Infrastructure Investment on M&A

Benchmark International’s Jack Redwood Shortlisted for Young Dealmaker of the Year

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Open Learning Holdings (PTY) LTD and Kagiso Capital (PTY) LTD

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between KeCo Limited and Sabert Corporation Europe

The Latest Sales Trends Heading Into 2022

The Myth Behind Multiples: How Buyers Really Value a Business

What Buyers Are Saying About Benchmark International

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between North Country Family Practice and an Undisclosed Buyer

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Endevis and Job.com

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between X Caliber Container, LLC and LongWater Opportunities

Don't Miss Benchmark International's Newest Volume of The Mark

High Net Worth Retirement Planning Tips

What Is Decentralized Finance?

First Time Acquirer: How to Get a Loan to Acquire a Business

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between The Colography Group, Inc. and Halstatt Legacy Partners

15 of The Most Luxurious Hotels in The World

Why Companies Need Mergers and Acquisitions

The Critical Focus On Cybersecurity In M&A Deals

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Acquisition of an Industrial Services Firm and Crete Mechanical Group

Outlook & Advantages of International Mergers and Acquisitions

Benchmark International Is Proud To Be The Main Jersey Sponsor For Montverde Academy

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Strategic Partnership Between Yuni Beauty, LLC and Rechemtex, LLC

Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction of Writech Industrial Services Ltd & Writech Manufacturing Ltd to Waterland Private Equity

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Casoria Company Limited and OQEMA AG

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Total Nutrition Technology, LLC and Brandless, Inc.

The Current State Of Commercial Real Estate

What is Private Equity and How Active is it in the Current Market?

Growing Business Trends For 2021-2022

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Premier Choice Telecom Limited and Daisy Communications Ltd

EXTRACTING BALANCE SHEET CASH AT DEAL CLOSING

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Silver Sport Transmissions and The Wharton Automotive Group

Who Are Financial Buyers and What Opportunities Do They Present?

2021 Energy & Sustainability Report: Progress, Trends, And M&A

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Capital Network Solutions Limited and Flow Communications (UK) Ltd

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Westgate IT Limited and Acora Ltd

Understanding Working Capital in the M&A Process

Medtech M&A On Track For Strong Second Half Of 2021

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Just For You Personal Support Services and AccordCare

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between ARC Medical, Inc. and Typenex Medical

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP and Blixt Group

Benchmark International's Tampa Office Featured in "Workplaces Reimagined"

10 Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Company

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Millwork 360 LLC and The Marwin Company

U.S. Private Equity Sets Major Record For H1 2021

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Qoda Holdings Limited and Efficient Building Solutions Limited

Sources of Capital in M&A

Can you Fund M&A With Cryptocurrency?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Meshh Ltd and Limelight Platforms Inc

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Design Environments and Boston Trade Interior Solutions

HVAC: A Consolidating Market

What To Look For When Choosing An M&A Advisor

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between WHS Homes and Jamaica Cottage Shop

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between RGM Vent Limited and Foresight Group

Kendall Stafford Named Best Mid-Market Financial Services Business Leader 2021

The Global 100: Benchmark International's Steven Keane Named Best International Chairman of the Year

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Compcare Compressed Air Ltd and Rubix Group

EBITDA Adjustments for a Related Party Rent Expense

Post-Merger Integration Tips

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Ratliff Hardscape and ERW Site Solutions

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Firebox.com PLC and MH Direkt E-Commerce & Fulfillment GmbH & Co

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Aprenda Ltd and BRUSH Group

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Retreat Homes and Lodges Limited and ABI (UK) Limited

Benchmark International Facilitated the Simultaneous Transactions of PBSL Group Limited and Securi-Flex Ltd to an MBI Candidate Backed by Chiltern Capital

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between The Fox Consulting Group, Inc and SIB Fixed Cost Reduction

Why Leveraged Buyouts Are Making A Huge Comeback

Why Lower Middle-Market Companies are Attractive to Buyers

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between an Undisclosed Client and Patrol Protect Secure, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Talema Group, LLC and KAMIC Group AB

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Vita Play Limited and Beds Construction Services Ltd

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Safety Services (UK) Limited and Phenna Group

Should I Sell to an SBIC: Making Sense of an Often-Misunderstood Buyer Type

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Ecology Solutions Limited and Phenna Group

How Your Company Can Benefit From Cross-border M&A

Can It Be Too Early To Put My Business On The Market?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Vanguardia Limited and Buro Happold Limited