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As a sell-side M&A firm, we work diligently on behalf of business owners to find the most suitable buyers for their companies. Our high level of expertise works to the advantage of buyers as well. Benchmark International has developed a custom, state of the art matching algorithm to pair you with relevant seller opportunities. Be sure to fill out your complete buyer profile to ensure that you are always in the know regarding opportunities that truly fit within your area of interest.

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International Restaurant Distributors, Inc.Acquired ByHart & Price Corporation
Seller
International Restaurant Distributors, Inc.
Acquirer
Hart & Price Corporation
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Robotics & Drives Services Limited Acquired by Automated Industrial Robotics IncAcquired ByRobotics & Drives Services Acquired by Automated Industrial Robotics
Seller
Robotics & Drives Services Limited
Acquirer
Automated Industrial Robotics Inc
Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
Ioda acquired by ApprentifyAcquired ByApprentify acquired ioda
Seller
Ioda
Acquirer
Apprentify Group
Industry
Business Services
OneSource Professional Search, LLCAcquired ByXenspire Group Inc.
Seller
OneSource Professional Search, LLC
Acquirer
Xenspire Group Inc.
Industry
Business Services
Garlanna acquired by Card FactoryAcquired ByCard Factory acquired Garlanna
Seller
Garlanna Limited
Acquirer
Card Factory PLC
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
OEGE acquired by The Platform GroupAcquired ByThe Platform Group acquired OEGE
Seller
OEGE-Trading GmbH & Co. KG
Acquirer
The Platform Group AG
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Vision BP, LLCAcquired ByUS LBM Holdings, LLC
Seller
Vision BP, LLC
Acquirer
US LBM Holdings, LLC
Industry
Construction
Press Spinning & Stamping Co. (Pty) LtdAcquired ByPrivate Consortium
Seller
Press Spinning & Stamping Co. (Pty) Ltd
Acquirer
Private Consortium
Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
Mersey Container Services acquired by Argent IndustrialAcquired ByArgent Industrial acquires Mersey Container Services
Seller
Mersey Container Services Limited
Acquirer
Argent Industrial
Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
Jordan Human Resources (Pty) LtdAcquired ByTower Group
Seller
Jordan Human Resources (Pty) Ltd
Acquirer
Tower Group
Industry
Business Services
NimbusPoint acquired by CapficiencyAcquired ByCapficiency acquires NimbusPoint
Seller
NimbusPoint Consulting Limited
Acquirer
Capficiency Private Equity Group
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
D & D Roofing, Inc.Acquired ByBell Roofing
Seller
D & D Roofing, Inc.
Acquirer
Bell Roofing
Industry
Construction
International Contract Assembly Group L.L.C.Acquired ByAAT USA LLC
Seller
International Contract Assembly Group L.L.C.
Acquirer
AAT USA LLC
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
Toomey AV acquired by StackedAcquired ByStacked acquires Toomey AV
Seller
Toomey Audio Visual Limited
Acquirer
Stacked Limited
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
Whistler acquired by MilexiaAcquired ByMilexia acquires Whistler
Seller
Whistler Technology Ltd
Acquirer
Milexia Group
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
Pinnacle Fire Systems, Inc.Acquired ByThe Hiller Companies
Seller
Pinnacle Fire Systems, Inc.
Acquirer
The Hiller Companies, LLC
Industry
Healthcare
Mideast Delivery SolutionsAcquired BySPS Health
Seller
Mideast Delivery Solutions
Acquirer
SPS Health
Industry
Trust Nurse acquired by PE GlobalAcquired ByPE Global acquired Trust Nurse
Seller
Trust Nurse Services Ltd
Acquirer
FinREs Limited (parent company of PE Global)
Industry
Business Services
MTS Transportation, Inc.Acquired ByHigh Desert Management Group, LLC
Seller
MTS Transportation, Inc.
Acquirer
High Desert Management Group, LLC
Industry
Transportation
SDP Consulting Engineers acquired by WintechAcquired ByWintech acquired SDP Consulting
Seller
Structural Design Consulting Engineers Limited
Acquirer
Wintech Facade Engineering Limited
Industry
Business Services
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In The Buyer's Words

We see tremendous growth potential in the demand for automated solutions, and we are excited to welcome the RDS team to AIR. We feel a strong sense of alignment with the RDS team and look forward to even greater opportunities for growth as we continue to invest in enhancing our talent, capabilities and innovation.
Brian Klos and Darragh de Stonndun
Automated Industrial Robotics Inc
I am delighted to be reporting further progress against our growth strategy with this resilient underlying performance in the first half of the year. We continue to deliver against our strategic priorities at pace thanks to the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.
Darcy Willson-Rymer
Card Factory PLC
From the moment Benchmark International contacted us we were impressed with Press Spinning and the business that Michael has built. Benchmark International has played a key role to ensure a successful transaction. Doing the transaction with Michael, ever the gentleman, was relatively easy given his straightforward nature and strong principles, we wish him the best for a new season in his life. The Consortium is looking forward to continuing to build Press Spinning further and providing quality service to our customers.
Marius Meyer
Representative
This acquisition marks a significant step in our journey to deliver holistic professional development opportunities. By integrating ioda’s leadership and coaching strengths with our digital and technical focus, we are primed to offer unrivalled growth paths for individuals and businesses alike.
Jonathan Fitchew
Apprentify Group
We are delighted to welcome BitCo Telecoms to the Link Africa family. This acquisition is a strategic move that will allow us to offer more value and choice to our customers, as well as to grow our market share and presence in the telecommunications industry. We believe that by combining our strengths and resources, we will be able to deliver better and faster services, as well as to innovate and create new solutions for the future.
Imran Abbas
Link Africa
We are thrilled to welcome Bredo Doppelboden into our portfolio. From our initial discussions with Eberhard Schel, it was clear we shared common values, and we moved quickly to secure the necessary financing and finalize the transaction.
Julian Beckh
Janeos Beteiligungen
By integrating the OEGE GROUP, we are strengthening our B2B business and expanding our activities. Our software solutions will provide OEGE with considerable support and we will significantly expand our base of B2B partners in eCommerce.
Dr. Dominik Benner
The Platform Group AG
I have always admired the commitment to quality and innovation at Northridge. Although I am new to the outdoor and adventure sectors, I am eager to learn from Paul and work closely with Northridge's talented team to continue its legacy of excellence. Together, we will develop a strategy for growth that will benefit the company and its customers in the long run.
Soria Wisse
Representative
It is a privilege to welcome Bryan and his team at Boiler and Industrial Plant (Pty) Ltd to the Entruevest Holdings (Pty) Ltd family. While Boiler and Industrial Plant (Pty) Ltd’s incredible track record and history speak for itself, the great culture fit and ease of engagement between all parties from day one really drew our attention. We are very excited to be assisting the management team with the execution of its growth vision for the company and look forward to further entrenching the business as a significant player within the Boiler and hot water systems industry in Southern Africa. We are grateful to Tiaan and the Benchmark International team for the successful introduction to Boiler and Industrial Plant (Pty) Ltd as well as the professional manner in which the transaction was facilitated.
Jacques Marx
Chief Executive Officer
EY is excited to welcome the team to our business and looks forward to scaling our EY and Microsoft global collaboration significantly – accelerating EY's Africa's growth
Hennie Human
Africa Consulting Leade

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