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Benchmark International Nominated for Investment Bank of the Year and 12 Deal Awards at the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards

October 7, 2026

Benchmark International is proud to share some exciting news: we have been named a finalist in 12 categories at the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. We’re also honored to be a finalist for Investment Banking Firm of the Year.

This recognition spans a wide range of industries and transaction types, including cross-border M&A, private equity, healthcare, technology, industrials, energy, and more. Several transactions the firm facilitated also earned recognition in multiple categories.

Finalist for Firm Award

  • Investment Banking Firm of the Year

Deal Awards


  • Industrials Deal of the Year ($10MM TO $25MM)

Celebrating the Recognition

Being considered for this firmwide honor is especially meaningful. It reflects the work of our teams across offices and markets and the commitment they bring to helping business owners navigate one of the most important decisions of their lives.

We’re grateful to our clients for placing their trust in Benchmark International, and we’re proud of the teams whose hard work contributed to these transactions.

The 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards gala will take place on November 17, 2026, in New York City. To learn more, visit https://maadvisor.com/.

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Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350 / [email protected]

Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / [email protected]

Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / [email protected] 

 

ABOUT BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL:

Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled transactions across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, as well as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook’s and LSEG's Global League Tables.

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