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ADMIRED M&A SPECIALISTS

Benchmark International represents business owners who are highly motivated and want to take the next logical step with their businesses, to which they have dedicated a significant amount of time and effort over many years. Whether they seek to take their business to the next level, to exit, or just to find a way to diversify their personal wealth, entrepreneurs from around the world have relied on Benchmark International’s large team of experienced professionals and motivated buyer networks to achieve their objective

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HFS Hotel Full Services acquired by UNIC Facility Management GmbH, a Gloram Group CompanyAcquired ByHFS Hotel Full Services acquired by UNIC Facility Management GmbH, a Gloram Group Company
Seller
HFS Hotel Full Services GmbH
Acquirer
UNIC Facility Management GmbH
Industry
Business Products and Services
Feel Good Furniture acquired by Finline FurnitureAcquired ByFeel Good Furniture acquired by Finline Furniture
Seller
Feel Good Furniture Limited
Acquirer
Finline Furniture
Industry
Industrial
Element 3 acquired by BellewAcquired ByElement 3 acquired by Bellew
Seller
Element 3 Systems Integration Limited
Acquirer
The Bellew Group
Industry
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
Next Move acquired by NorlysAcquired ByNext Move acquired by Norlys
Seller
NEXT MOVE ENERGY d.o.o
Acquirer
Norlys Energy Trading AS
Industry
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
Environmental Heating Systems acquired by EmpowerAcquired ByEnvironmental Heating Systems acquired by Empower
Seller
Environmental Heating Systems Limited
Acquirer
Empower Technical Services
Industry
Construction
Expat Taxes acquired EcovisAcquired ByExpat Taxes acquired Ecovis
Seller
Expat Taxes Limited
Acquirer
Ecovis DCA
Industry
Financial
OMA acquired by heise & dumrath medienAcquired ByOMA acquired by heise & dumrath medien
Seller
OMA AG
Acquirer
heise & dumrath medien gmbh & co. kg
Industry
Business Products and Services
Athena PTS acquired by OCU GroupAcquired ByAthena PTS acquired by OCU Group
Seller
Athena Professional Technical Services Limited
Acquirer
OCU Group Limited (backed by Triton Partners)
Industry
Construction
Triducive acquired by BioscriptAcquired ByTriducive acquired by Bioscript
Seller
Triducive Partners Ltd
Acquirer
Bioscript Group
Industry
Business Products and Services
Mine Environment acquired by Ecology GroupAcquired ByMine Environment acquired by Ecology Group
Seller
Mine Environment Management Ltd
Acquirer
Ecology Group Limited
Industry
Environmental and Recycling
Aardvarc Electrical acquired by Constructel VisabeiraAcquired ByAardvarc Electrical acquired by Constructel Visabeira
Seller
Aardvarc Electrical Engineers Limited
Acquirer
Constructel Visabeira, SA
Industry
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
FID acquired by Fluid BrandingBrand RevolutionAcquired ByFID acquired by Fluid BrandingBrand Revolution
Seller
FID Holding GmbH
Acquirer
Brand Revolution, LLC
Industry
Business Products and Services
CLS Cleanaway Logistic Services acquired by Eternity Systems CAPZAAcquired ByCLS Cleanaway Logistic Services acquired by Eternity Systems CAPZA
Seller
CLS Cleanaway Logistic Services GmbH
Acquirer
Eternity Systems
Industry
Environmental and Recycling
CiM Automation (Pty) LtdAcquired BySynapt Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Seller
CiM Automation (Pty) Ltd
Acquirer
Synapt Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Industry
Industrial
Apex Auto Shield (Pty) LtdAcquired ByF&O Industrials (Pty) Ltd
Seller
Apex Auto Shield (Pty) Ltd
Acquirer
F&O Industrials (Pty) Ltd
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
All Plug Sales (Pty) LtdAcquired ByMaculisane Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Seller
All Plug Sales (Pty) Ltd
Acquirer
Maculisane Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Industry
Industrial
12Logistics acquired by family officeAcquired By12Logistics acquired by family office
Seller
12Logistics GmbH
Acquirer
German Family Office
Industry
Transportation
seculution acquired by securepoint Benchmark InternationalAcquired Byseculution acquired by securepoint Benchmark International
Seller
SecuLution GmbH
Acquirer
Securepoint GmbH
Industry
Software
TaxTimAcquired ByTwofold Capital
Seller
TaxTim
Acquirer
Twofold Capital
Industry
Business Products and Services
alpinenergie acquired by AE Betriebs & Beteiligungs Benchmark InternationalAcquired Byalpinenergie acquired by AE Betriebs & Beteiligungs Benchmark International
Seller
AlpinEnergie Distributions GmbH
Acquirer
AE Betriebs & Beteiligungs GmbH
Industry
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
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The Benchmark team was very professional, responsive and kept their eye on the end goal, allowing me to continue running my business. I would highly recommend Benchmark to any small to mid-size business owner that is considering the sale or merger of their firm.

Barbara Stankowski
AMTIS Inc.

I would like to thank the Benchmark International team for their hard work facilitating this transaction on our behalf. This deal has allowed me to spend more time with my wife, Georgiann, and our family. We believe the buyer will take good care of our business and bring exciting opportunities to our employees through new customers and services.

Gene Pharis
G&G Graphics and Promotions, Inc.

Benchmark International’s hands-on approach during all aspects of the transaction process was fundamental in our successful deal closing. Benchmark’s industry knowledge and relationships proved to be highly valuable as they assisted us in identifying a buyer that fits our innovative culture and provides Conarc with the resources necessary to continue the company’s trajectory of rapid growth.

Chet Joglekar
Conarc, Inc.

Our experience with Benchmark has been first class since day one. Their attention to detail, professionalism and availability at a moment’s notice made us feel as if we were their only client. We would like to thank the team for helping us through the process and look forward to seeing the company grow under new ownership.

Rick Shapley and Linda Frandsen
Cade & Associates Advertising, Inc.

The Benchmark team was very professional, responsive and provided great guidance during our entire transaction process. Having Benchmark on our side, focusing on the details of the transaction process, allowed our management team to continue to focus on the day to day running of our business. I would highly recommend partnering with Benchmark for any small to mid-size business owner that is considering the sale or merger of their firm. We are excited to be part of the ASD team and look forward to providing expanded services and capabilities to our clients through the synergies of the combined companies.

Jeff Cook
Network Technologies, Inc.

Benchmark International played an instrumental role in identifying an acquirer whose vision aligned with our own. The team brought multiple offers to the table, and created a competitive bid process among some of the top names in the industry. A big thanks to the Benchmark transaction team for the extraordinary effort in making this deal a reality.

David Hampson
Enroute

Benchmark International has the knowledge and experience to manage and assist the many obstacles that a business owner faces when going through the sale of a business. In working with Benchmark International on the sale of MC Communications, I felt that their various teams understood my goals and exit objectives. With the knowledge of my specific objectives, Benchmark International was able to source a deal that would provide my business, employees, and clients a greater level of service and opportunities. Benchmark International’s perseverance and dedication to finding solutions got the deal across the line.

Mike Crawford
MC Communications

 I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all those at Benchmark International who played such an important part in the sale of my company. I am very pleased that a satisfactory sale was completed within just a year of being on the market. The service provided and the strong influence the team had enabled such a great deal and an exceptional experience.

Steve Briggs
Silclear

I am delighted with the work that Benchmark International have done and I don’t think the deal would have been so much of a success without their involvement.

Nigel Howard
Lyme Bay Cider Company

Thanks very much to all the team at Benchmark for all your help and commitment in making this sale a reality, we both really do appreciate it.

Lee Waterhouse & Brian Mason
TWM Traffic Control Systems

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