The global business services market is forecast to reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% from 2023 to 2032. Last year, the market was estimated to be valued at $203.7 Billion, and it is projected to reach $13.8 trillion by 2032.
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2024 Global Business Services Industry Report
Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Allpack Packaging Supplies Limited and Macfarlane Group PLC
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Allpack by Macfarlane.
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Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between A US Based Client And A Large Industry Leader
Benchmark International's US-based client, an automation and throughput optimization software company, completed a transaction with a larger industry leader.
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What Do Elections Mean For M&A
As the United States approaches its 60th presidential election on November 5, 2024, we’ve identified some of the key ways this lead-up to the polls is likely to positively impact M&A activity.
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UK Dealmaking Trends 2024 – The Return of Deals
In the wake of persistently low deal activity over the past two years, the dealmaking landscape is showing signs of change. As interest rates stabilise, inflation falls, and markets become less volatile, dealmakers are presented with new opportunities and challenges.
And it looks like change is inevitable. According to PwC’s 27th UK CEO Survey, one in five CEOs believe their companies will not be viable in the next 10 years if they stay on current paths, with organic change not sufficing. Acquisitions are increasingly viewed as the way forward, particularly when it comes to adapting technology and accelerating decarbonisation.
Here's a closer look at the trends expected for 2024:
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Understanding Private Equity
Private Equity (PE) or Private Equity Groups (PEGs) combine large amounts of capital from various sources and directly invest it in private companies or the buyout of public companies (resulting in the delisting of public equity from the stock exchange).
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Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between EVOS Logistics And Blue Grace Logistics
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of EVOS Logistics, Inc. by Blue Grace Logistics.
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Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Signcraft Solutions, LLC And Two Individual Buyers
Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Wake Forest, NC-based SignCraft Solutions, LLC (SignCraft) and two individual buyers.
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Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Square One Coating Systems, LLC And Lionheart Industrial Group
Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Oriskany, NY-based Square One Coating Systems, LLC (Square One), and Newton, PA-based Lionheart Industrial Group.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Celtic Care (Swansea) Limited and Potensial Ltd
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Celtic Care by Potensial (t/a Potens).
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Imagine Ireland Limited and The Travel Chapter Ltd
Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Imagine Ireland by Travel Chapter.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between GloveIt, LLC And Ruscan Chem Inc.
Benchmark is pleased to announce the transaction between GloveIt, LLC and Ruscan Chem Inc. The transaction represents a strategic, vertical expansion for the Ruscan Chem team.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Speece Lewis Engineers And Bowman Consulting Group LTD.
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Speece Lewis Engineers and Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Speece Lewis Engineers, a transportation, bridge design, surveying, and hydraulics-focused engineering firm based in Lincoln, NE, was established in 1974. The company counts natural resource districts and federal, state, county, and municipal governments among its many clients.
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Business Growth Strategies For 2024
As we get into 2024, every business owner should think about ways to create growth, especially if you are considering exiting your business or embarking on retirement. So, let’s look at some things you can do to take your company to the next level.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Finders SA and Wicresoft North America Co. Ltd
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of recruitment & HR consultancy, Finders, by Wicresoft.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between The Romack Group And Excel Management Systems, Inc.
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Romack Group and EXCEL Management Systems, Inc. The transaction represents a strategic expansion for EXCEL Management Systems, Inc. and a geographic expansion, as well as work to achieve scale through acquisitions.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Robertson Lowstuter And The Center For Sales Strategy
The seller, Robertson Lowstuter (R|L), is an industry-leading executive coaching firm renowned for its success in guiding executives to achieve peak performance by increasing their productivity, profitability, and effectiveness.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between BL Family Practice, P.A. And Med First Primary & Urgent Care
Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the transaction between B.L. Family Practice, P.A. (B.L. Family Practice), and Med First Primary & Urgent Care (Med First), a leading healthcare provider based in North Carolina.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between RCC Flooring And Two Individual Investors
RCC Flooring is a leading commercial flooring company serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, providing product selection, sales, installation, maintenance, reclamation, and recycling. As a founding member of StarNet Worldwide, the nation’s largest group of independent flooring contractors, generating a combined annual volume of over $4.4 Billion.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between ARC Technology Limited and Software Circle PLC
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Byfleet-based ARC Technology by Manchester-based Software Circle.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Taglicht Media GmbH and a Group of Private Investors
Cologne, Germany – In a strategic move to support its further growth, Taglicht Media has announced a minority change in ownership facilitated by Benchmark International. The transaction, completed in February 2024, sees a group of private investors from the UK and Germany acquiring a minority stake in the company, while former owners and managing directors Uli Veith and Bernd Wilting will stay on board, not only as majority shareholders, but also as managing directors.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Demetrius Of Forty Churches, LLC, DBA Ahlers Meals And A Private Investor
Benchmark International is pleased to announce a private investor’s acquisition of Demetrius of Forty Churches, DBA Ahlers Meals, a leading home-delivered meal service.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Digital Prism Advisors, Inc. And Mod Op
Digital Prism is a management consulting firm specializing in digital strategy and transformation guidance. Digital Prism helps its clients achieve their growth strategies through technology-driven improvements, enabling market expansion, product innovation, customer acquisition, and efficient operations.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Kegelmann Technik and Handtmann Group
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of automotive supplier, Kegelmann Technik, by Handtmann Group.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Cornelsen Group and Rivus Capital
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of water treatment specialist, Cornelsen Group, by Rivus Capital.
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Litson Group Client Testimonial
Benchmark International successfully facilitated the acquisition of Litson Group. Watch as founder Mike Litson shares his experience selling his company with Benchmark International.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Premier Grease Recycling & Services LLC And Texas Feed Fat Co., Inc.
Premier Grease Recycling & Services LLC is a waste oil and removal company headquartered in Abilene, Texas. The company provides recycling services to their clients, supplemental container system installation, and repairs at client facilities.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Data Science Automation (DSA) And Blackford Capital
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Data Science Automation (DSA) and Blackford Capital.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Espresso Parts, LLC and Diversified Foodservice Supply, LLC
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Espresso Parts, LLC and Diversified Foodservice Supply, LLC. The target reason for the acquisition was strategic expansion.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Awnclean U.S.A., Inc. And The Valcourt Group
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Awnclean U.S.A., Inc. And The Valcourt Group.
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Earn-Outs: Good or Bad for Sellers?
James Robinson, Senior Director in our Manchester Transactions Team, has drawn from his wealth of completed deals to give a balanced view.
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2024 M&A outlook
2024: A Return to Confidence
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) happen when dealmakers possess not only cash but confidence. In 2024, that's the transformative combination we expect to see.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Kevco Builders, Inc. And A High-Net-Worth Individual
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kevco Builders, Inc. And A High-Net-Worth Individual.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between ZinCo and Holcim
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of ZinCo by Holcim.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between A.D.A. Supplies & Leasing Services Inc. TO Safety Supply Group
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of A.D.A Supplies & Leasing Services Inc. to Safety Supply Group.
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Financial Due Diligence: Understanding Both Perspectives
For buyers, the financial due diligence (FDD) exercise is a major fact-finding exercise that will, hopefully, reinforce the assumptions that have underpinned their offer. For sellers it’s an opportunity to showcase the business and to reinforce the opportunity to the buyer. For both, it’s a pivotal exercise for informed decision-making, providing protection from unexpected risks and uncertainties. Essentially, FDD allows both parties to complete a transaction with their eyes open.
Johann Haasbroek, Transaction director at Benchmark International South Africa, answers some of the key questions raised by seller clients.
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Benchmark International Dominates ACQFIVE Global Awards 2024
Benchmark International's triumph at the 2024 ACQFIVE™ Global Awards, underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence on the global stage, winning in the following categories:
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between George W. Evans & Associates, Inc And Nationwide Brokerage Solutions Insurance Agency, Inc.
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of George W. Evans & Associates, Inc And Nationwide Brokerage Solutions Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between epa Dosiertechnik GmbH and Private Investor Andreas Leitze
Cologne, Germany – In a strategic move to support its further growth, epa Dosiertechnik has announced a significant change in ownership facilitated by Benchmark International. The transaction, completed in January 2024, sees private investor Andreas Leitze acquiring a significant majority stake in the company, while former owner Robert Pauli retains a minority interest, together with managing director Uwe Langner.
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Total Office Solutions, North east Ltd and National Business Machines Ltd
Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Monaghan-based Total Office Solutions, North East (TOS NE) by Cork-based National Business Machines (NBM).
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