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Benchmark International had the winning combination of people that made our whole process go very smooth. All the people that helped us from the very beginning stages to the business evaluation the markers and the final and deal associates all knew their job very well. We were fortunate to have some offers right after we went out to the market so we are able to make a decision and close on our small family owned business. We were previously on the market with another equity firm for a couple of years with basically no results benchmark really knows what they’re doing and I highly recommend them.

"Kevin and the Benchmark International team were exceptional partners throughout our exit process. Their expertise proved invaluable in multiple ways: facilitating clear communication between all parties, providing critical historical context on deal structures, and connecting us with the right technical specialists when we needed them. They demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of when to drive progress actively and when to let the process unfold naturally. What truly set them apart was their unwavering availability, responding promptly, whether it was a weekday afternoon or a weekend evening, and their genuine commitment to getting the deal across the finish line. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Benchmark again or recommend them to other business owners navigating a transaction."

“The opportunity to invest in a company with deep and successful relationships with some of the most iconic brands in the outdoor lifestyle space doesn’t come across often,” said Mr. Barbera. He noted that he and the Fourshore team will “be a growth engine for Palm Coast Sales’ OEM partners and will look to expand the number of retailers PCS distributes to across the current geographic footprint.”