Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Medius by regenold.

When you own a business, you always have the option to sell it, but how do you know when the time is right to put it on the market? The good news is that it's never too soon to be thinking about your exit strategy or your retirement plans. But how do you determine when the time to sell is right? While every business owner's situation will likely be different, there are several factors that any business owner should consider to aid in making such a critical decision. 

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Somerset-based R.E.S by Wolseley.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of DBox, Inc. to CBS Property Management Inc.

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Fishkill, NY-based Computer Systems Integrators, Inc. (“CSI”) and Albany, NY-based Acture Solutions (“Acture”). CSI is a trusted hybrid information technology (IT) services partner primarily for K-12 schools, providing IT solutions, security, and support for schools’ IT networks.  

“CSI President Bob Knapp and his team built a great business in a reliable market niche with a strong customer set and high recurring revenues,” commented Benchmark Senior Transaction Director William Sullivan. “IT businesses like this are really a pleasure to bring to market because there is such a large, disaggregated buyer community, which drives a fairly clear path to partnership options for our clients. Ultimately, Acture Solutions proved to be the perfect fit among a very attractive field of highly motivated buyers. The Acture team was fantastic throughout the process, and we’re very pleased to have helped find CSI such a great partner.”

Founded in 1991, Computer Systems Integrators is a hybrid provider of multiple IT products and services (including integration / value-adding reselling relationships with Nimble and VMWare) and a variety of security and maintenance services. The company is additionally an authorized partner of Cisco, Microsoft, and Barracuda.

Acture Solutions provides clients with managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and IT projects, including networking, physical security, classroom collaboration, and Hardware as a Service (HaaS). The company serves multiple industries, including K-12 school districts, higher education, healthcare, legal, financial services, and small to medium-sized businesses.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wimbledon-based Dataflow by Vesta.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Talent Framework, LLC and Savard Labor and Marine Personnel.

Semiconductors power many different types of electronics, which have become critical components in an era where more and more products rely on connected technologies. The production of semiconductors involves companies that design the chips, manufacture them, and supply the needed technologies, materials, and machinery.  

The seller, 3:13 Sales Group, LLC, specializes in providing outsourced business-to-business sales and account management solutions to companies in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.  With over 20 years of experience, they know what it takes to be a strategic, transparent partner – doing what’s right for you and your customers.

“I wanted to personally thank you (Matthew Kekelis) and the entire Benchmark team for all of your assistance in brokering the sale of 3:13 Sales Group to Gladhaven Capital. I couldn’t have been more impressed with the professionalism, follow-through, and patience you and your staff showed me throughout the entire process.  In particular, I’d like to commend Morgan Patterson for the countless emails, calls, and meetings it took to get this across the goal line.

As you know, this was not an easy decision for me.  We started this business 12 years ago, and I am proud of what has been built. I also wanted to find a buyer that would be the perfect fit to take this company to the next level and treat the associates, clients, and vendors with the same care and attention they’ve received for so many years. I believe Gladhaven Capital will do just that.

I highly recommend Benchmark International to anyone looking to sell their business. You will not be disappointed. Thank you again for everything!” – Steve Fidlin, Owner, 3:13 Sales Group

The Buyer, Gladhaven Capital, was founded by Jamie Gallagher with the mission to acquire and operate one business for the long term. Jamie has a broad professional background with 20+ years of experience across general management, B2C (CPG) and B2B marketing, corporate strategy, sales, and management consulting.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have found the perfect match for our client, 3:13 Sales Group.  There is no doubt that Jamie with Gladhaven Capital will build upon the success that Steve and his team have accomplished throughout the years.  Best of luck to all.” – Matthew Kekelis, Senior Director, Benchmark International.

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Honaker, VA-based D.R. Price Engineering & Land Surveying, Inc. (“D.R. Price”) and Naperville, IL-based Boos Resource & Technology Group (“Boos”). D.R. Price is a multi-discipline engineering and surveying firm that provides a broad spectrum of structural engineering, civil engineering, mining engineering, land planning, land surveying, and construction surveying services.

“D.R. Price President Richard Bostic grew a fantastic niche business serving the coal mining and other industries in Southwest Virginia and its environs,” commented Benchmark Senior Transaction Director William Sullivan. “The company adds a key piece to the Boos regional growth strategy and will contribute greatly to the acquirer’s capabilities and reach in the region. This transaction was a great fit from both an integration and a cultural standpoint, and we are proud to have supported our client throughout this process to a successful conclusion.”

Founded in 1988, D.R. Price serves residential, commercial, and government customers throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The company uses the latest industry technologies to perform its services, including GPS surveying, drone technology, electronic data collection, and AutoCAD mapping. D.R. Price has grown significantly in recent years, largely due to increasing customer referrals, a steady flow of new customers, and expanded project scopes.

Boos Resource and Technology Group is an environmental and energy-focused solutions provider that delivers timely and cost-effective construction management, infrastructure, natural gas, and industrial services to clients across the United States and beyond.

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the transaction between Salem, NH-based Micro-Precision Technologies, Inc. (“MPT”) and Boston, MA-based Great River Capital Partners (“Great River”). MPT designs and manufactures high-performance microelectronics for harsh environments and high-reliability applications. The company’s offerings primarily include thick-film ceramic substrates, hybrid micro-electronic manufacturing, and obsolete semiconductor manufacturing.

“The Benchmark International team understood early that MPT is a highly differentiated asset, given its Defense Logistics Agency standards certification and highly valuable niche manufacturing capabilities,” commented Benchmark Senior Transaction Director William Sullivan. “This opportunity garnered immediate interest from very high-quality buyers, as we knew it would. Ultimately, Great River proved to be the perfect fit, with its narrow focus on mid-sized industrial technology companies, highly competent team, and HQ and management sitting close to MPT’s home base. To extend the metaphor, we think this will be a home run for both teams, and we were proud to be a part of it.”

MPT serves the defense, industrial controls, commercial aviation, semiconductor capital equipment (semi-cap), communications equipment, and space & biological industries across the US and internationally. Founded in 2012 by Mr. Adrian Pyke, the company is one of only 30 worldwide certified by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to the MIL-PRF-38534 quality standard.

Great River Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm with a narrow focus on acquiring mid-sized industrial technology and services companies. Leveraging 30 years of collective investing experience, the firm partners with business owners to create long-term value through organic growth initiatives and strategic add-on acquisitions.

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Easley, South Carolina-based GEOGRAPH Technologies, LLC (“GEOGRAPH”) and London, UK-based Abingdon Software Group (“Abingdon”).GEOGRAPH provides geographic information system (GIS) services utilizing a software extension for clients to manage fiber optic, copper, and coax networks.

“The Benchmark International's team understood GEOGRAPH’s high degree of differentiation from the very start, particularly around the company’s CrescentLink Esri extension and the connectivity this proprietary solution drives with the company’s impressive customer list,” commented Benchmark Senior Transaction Director William Sullivan. “GEOGRAPH faced no shortage of eager potential partners in this process, receiving strong interest immediately from a range of both strategic and capital partners. Ultimately, Abingdon’s differentiation was largely a function of cultural fit and a strong alignment of vision. All parties were a pleasure to work with, and we are excited about the opportunities that this combination will afford both the GEOGRAPH and Abingdon teams moving forward.”

Founded in 2018, GEOGRAPH serves over 150 customers and more than 1,000 users in the United States and in three international geographies. In addition to its CrescentLink technology, the company offers professional and support services, which include training and support, data migration, network planning and design, remote GIS management, and GIS consulting.

Abingdon Software Group acquires and develops a mission-critical platform designed for industries undergoing rapid digital transformation. The company’s portfolio offers applications for agriculture, shipping, healthcare, logistics, local authority, resorts, industry, and construction segments, enabling businesses to succeed in essential operations.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Rybka by Loughborough-based BRUSH.

Think and Grow Rich

Benchmark is pleased to announce the transaction between Tygra Industries, LLC and Fugue Capital. The transaction represents a significant opportunity for Fugue Capital to help a long-established company enter a new era of growth.

According to a recent webinar hosted by accounting firm PWC, the amount of cash presently held by and committed to private equity funds is at an all-time high. Due to hesitancy shown by fund managers in 2023, cash accumulated rapidly, and the limited partners who provided that cash and those commitments, such as insurance companies and pension funds, are pressuring the private equity management companies to invest that cash or release those commitments.

Synergies are achieved by combining two companies to improve overall performance, create scale, lower costs, and eliminate redundancies. We recently shared an article covering the many possible cost synergy benefits of mergers and acquisitions, but it’s important to remember that cost synergies differ from revenue and financial synergies. Let’s delve into the differences between the latter two. 

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cardiff Gas by JGas.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Absoft by Seattle-based Applexus.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of IPM to Tyro Group.