Benchmark International Earns Two Top Honors at the 18th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards

Benchmark International is honored to announce two distinguished recognitions at the 18^th Annual M&A Atlas Awards by the Global M&A Network.

Key Highlights

• Honored with the Americas M&A Deal of the Year (Small Middle Markets) award for the Bluwatr-LPAS transaction
• Named Outstanding Firm: Americas Boutique M&A Investment Bank
• Recognized for a transaction that brings together two organizations committed to innovation and long-term growth in the architecture and engineering industry

Outstanding Firm: Americas Boutique M&A Investment Bank

Alongside the award for transaction of the year, Benchmark International was awarded the title of Outstanding Firm: Americas Boutique M&A Investment Bank. This award recognizes those companies that excel in strategic advice, deal execution, and client servicing in the middle market.

Americas M&A Deal of the Year: Bluwatr Acquires LPAS

Benchmark was acknowledged for its contribution to the successful transaction involving Sacramento, California-based LPAS, Inc. and Bluwatr, based in Toronto, Canada.

For over 45 years, LPAS has been known for providing outstanding architectural and interior design services in higher education, multi-family residential buildings, retail, civic, commercial, and mixed-use projects. With this merger, LPAS becomes part of Bluwatr, a strategic growth platform focused on growing architecture and engineering firms through innovation, technology, and value-led growth.

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Through the transaction of LPAS and Bluwatr, there are many new opportunities for LPAS to grow its offerings while maintaining its unique culture and expertise. The award-winning partnership is recognized as the Americas M&A Deal of the Year (Small Middle Markets).

Eric Kolesnikov, Associate Director with Benchmark International, stated, “Bluwatr demonstrated exceptional dedication throughout the process, consistently pushing the deal forward with focus and commitment. Likewise, LPAS, Inc. worked tirelessly to provide thorough information at every stage. Their collaboration made this a smooth and productive transaction, and we’re proud to have supported both parties in reaching this outcome.”

Honored to Be Recognized

Benchmark International is grateful to the Global M&A Network for recognizing us and to the clients who placed their trust in the firm during some of the most important moments in their businesses.

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