Transition A Business In The Consumer, Food, & Retail Industry

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.

The Benchmark International team brought invaluable results to this transaction for us. They put our professional aims at the front of their objectives in driving this deal through to the end and allow us to successfully exit the business.

I want to thank all of the Benchmark team involved in the sale of my company. Following the initial meeting with Lee Ritchie, who came across very well, we were very happy with the sale process. From the production of the teaser document and the sales memorandum, to the marketing and deal transaction stages led by James Robinson and his team, the process was clear and well-structured, and the communication was excellent. I was very happy with the level of professionalism and the knowledge of the Benchmark team. My plan now is to sail the Mediterranean and explore the South Pacific in a boat bought with the proceeds of the sale.

It has been a pleasure working with Benchmark International. The level of professionalism and attention to detail throughout the whole process has been second to none. I am convinced that the transaction would have taken an entirely different shape had Benchmark International not been involved.

Benchmark International’s hands-on approach during all aspects of the transaction process was fundamental in our successful deal closing. Tyrus O’Neill and his team did an outstanding job of putting together a comprehensive, attractive presentation of Skillets, lined us up with first rate legal counsel, and very quickly identified a motivated buyer within two weeks of initial marketing. Overall, RCP is an ideal candidate in terms of corporate culture and values. We appreciate our many loyal Naples guests and look forward to offering the same hospitality and culinary excellence they have come to know as we move forward in this exciting chapter.

Our engagement with the Benchmark team was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Every team member performed admirably with the utmost of professionalism, dedication and perseverance throughout the entire process. Unquestionably, we would not have consummated our transaction without their commitment to excellence and expertise. Finding the ideal capital partner resulting in the best possible outcome is an overwhelming endeavor. Without Benchmark International our company would not have accomplished what their team did. Our company and our family will be forever grateful for their outstanding performance and the numerous benefits we have and will continue to realize.

I would like to thank the entire team at Benchmark International. Their M&A deal expertise was brought to bear at the most difficult and important moments. Throughout the process, they continued to find value in the deal for me in areas I would never know to look. I can truly say I could not have consummated such a successful transaction without Benchmark by my side. Perhaps just as important, they were able to find an international strategic buyer that valued my company based on more than just financial performance. Benchmark ensured that the buyer truly understood that the unique value of my business lies in the robust distribution channels I have worked so hard to build. Now that the companies are together, the buyer can penetrate the US market with their existing product line and sell Garden Innovations, LLC products through their European channels. The ability to bring an international acquirer to the table truly separates Benchmark International from their competition.

Benchmark International’s team was able to accurately represent my business to the market and find a buyer that could continue providing the level of service our clients desire. Most importantly, they valued the confidentiality of the transaction deeply to not disturb any on-going operations. They were involved every step of the way and were able to deliver on their promise of bringing in a buyer that would take care of our team post close.