Benchmark International Blog

• Accelerating SaaS Growth With A Strategic Partner February 26, 2021
  Strategic partnerships can be game-changers for SaaS (Software as a Service) companies. Sales revenue is clearly of vital importance, but it takes more than just those numbers to make things happen on a larger scale. Relationships are the bedrock of business. If you are looking to drive growth, a strategic partnership can be a very […]
• Benchmark International Ranked #1 Sell-Side M&A Advisors in the World by Pitchbook February 25, 2021
  PitchBook has released their 2020 Annual Global League Tables, and Benchmark International is ranked the #1 Sell-Side M&A Advisors in the world. PitchBook is a leading financial data provider covering M&A, private equity, and venture capital deal activity. “We are delighted to be recognized by PitchBook as one of the most active firms in the world,” […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Greentex Landscaping, Inc. to Zodega Landscape Services, LLC February 25, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of GreenTex Landscaping Inc. by Zodega Landscape Services, LLC. GreenTex Landscaping Inc. performs landscaping, groundskeeping, edging, trimming, mulch, aeration, and other lawn care services across the North Dallas area, servicing residential and commercial customers. GreenTex has been successfully operating for more than 13 years and has received […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Yellow Jersey Logistics and LCS Evolution February 24, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Yellow Jersey Logistics (PTY) Ltd and LCS Evolution (Pty) Ltd. Yellow Jersey Logistics (Pty) Ltd offers niche transport solutions to the clearing and forwarding industry. The company has become entrenched in the industry, forming an integral part of their clients’ service offerings through reliability, speed, and […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between River City Medical Associates and Skylight Health Group, Inc. February 22, 2021
  Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction between River City Medical Associates (RCMA), a Florida network of medical clinics, and Skylight Health Group, Inc. of Ontario, Canada. The seller, RCMA, is a multi-location, multi-specialty medical group offering various services, including primary care, urgent care, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, pain management, neurology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and podiatry. […]
• Reasons For Optimism In An Uncertain Oil & Gas Market February 19, 2021
  In December 2020, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette told CNBC's Hadley Gamble that American shale producers should be concerned about their industry's future.[1] Secretary Brouillette stated: “…there are some in Congress who are going to drive a climate policy that's going to be very aggressive. So there may be a concern on the part of […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Theme Bins (International) Ltd and a Private Investor February 19, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of Gateshead-based Theme Bins to private investor, Patrick Connolly. Established in 1991, Theme Bins designs, manufactures and supplies benches, litter and recycling bins, storage lockers, and other indoor and outdoor furniture. The company operates from a bespoke manufacturing facility, acting as a supplier and moulding subcontractor, catering […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Survey Systems Limited and Land Survey Solutions Limited February 18, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of Cheshire-based Survey Systems to Suffolk-based Survey Solutions. Survey Systems was formed in 1983 and is a geomatic surveying firm producing accurate 2D and 3D digital plans and models for both public and private clients operating in the construction and engineering sectors. Along with sister company Locate […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Delta Outsource Group, Inc and Indebted February 18, 2021
  Benchmark International facilitated the transaction between Delta Outsource Group, Inc and Australian-based InDebted enabling their access into the American market. The seller, Delta Outsource Group, Inc, has been providing professional and compliant receivables solutions in the U.S. since 2009. The owners of Delta set out to create a collections agency where performance, respect, and communication […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Solution Matrix, Inc., EXI Investment Partners and Broadview Group Holdings, LLC February 17, 2021
  Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction between Solution Matrix, Inc. of Rocky Mount, VA and EXI Investment Partners, Broadview Group Holdings, LLC, management and other co-investors. The seller, Solution Matrix, Inc., is an orthopedic manufacturing business that provides high-quality cold-therapy gel packs and compression bandage wraps to over 340 hospitals nationwide. The company manufactures all […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between SGS Limited and Wescott Industrial Services Ltd February 17, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of specialist scaffolding contractors, SGS, to Wescott Industrial Services. Established in 1994, SGS is a main supplier of scaffold access and support systems for the large industrial, petrochemical, waste to energy, pharmaceutical and food industries, as well as providing services to domestic and commercial projects. The company […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Carolina Marine Structures, Inc. and United Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. February 16, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Carolina Marine Structures, Inc. (“CMS”) and United Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. (UIH). CMS is a leading provider of commercial waterfront construction services. The company specializes in construction related to boat ramps, bridges, dredging, shoreline restoration, and wetland creation. CMS resides in Powells Point, North Carolina and is […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Don O’Malley & Partners Ltd and The Randridge Group February 16, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of Limerick-based Don O’Malley & Partners to The Randridge Group. Don O'Malley & Partners was established in 1967 and is a leading registered consulting engineering practice specialising in mechanical and electrical building services. The company is based in Limerick city and has gained a reputation for high […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Solar Graphics (UK) and Think Signs February 12, 2021
  Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the transaction between Solar Graphics and Think Signs. Solar Graphics is an established provider of a comprehensive range of signage and wayfinding solutions. Esteemed for delivering a one-stop service, the company offers the design, manufacture, and installation of products, in addition to an assortment of road marking services. Operating across […]
• Five Signs You May Need a CEO to Run Your Company February 10, 2021
  While many founders tend to be their own CEOs, sometimes you do need a little help. If you hire too soon, you waste valuable resources, but if you hire too late, you could be missing vital opportunities to grow. Choosing when to hire a CEO is a tough decision, so if you notice any of […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Moorland Fuels Limited and Craggs Energy Group Limited February 9, 2021
  Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the transaction between Moorland Fuels Limited (“Moorland Fuels”) and Craggs Energy Group Limited (“Craggs Energy”). Devon-based Moorland Fuels is a distributor of fuels including kerosene and diesel. The company serves domestic, commercial, and agricultural customers within a 30-mile radius of its strategically located rural depot. Craggs Energy supplies kerosene, gas […]
• How To Announce An Acquisition February 8, 2021
  When a company is sold, it can have major effects on employees, customers, clients, and suppliers. Uncertainty stokes fear in most people, as they wonder about their security and their futures. Even top management can feel as though they failed at their jobs when the company is being bought out. For these reasons, it is […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Watterson Financial Planning and Connectus Wealth Advisers February 8, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of Knutsford-based financial planning firm, Watterson Financial Planning, by Focus Financial Planning (Focus) subsidiary, Connectus Wealth Advisers (Connectus).
• Helping Employees Find Meaning at Work February 5, 2021
  Many business owners know that employees are a company’s greatest asset. Yet, they are also a potential liability. According to CNBC, more than 3.5 million Americans quit their jobs every month. The current unemployment rate sits at 6.7%. It rose to 14.8% in April, but prior to the pandemic, it was 3.5%, which was a […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Facit Testing Limited and Phenna Group February 4, 2021
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the sale of Norwich-based Facit Testing (Facit) to Nottingham-based Phenna Group (Phenna). Facit was established in 1979 and has over recent years built a reputation as one of the most trusted specialist electrical services companies in East Anglia. Today, the business offers an extensive range of electrical testing solutions […]