Benchmark International Blog

• The Crucial Documents Shaping Your Company Sale October 2, 2023
  So much hard work goes into negotiating the deal and agreeing the Heads of Terms (Heads) or Letter of Intent (Loi), it’s critical the deal is properly managed, and the legal contracts fairly negotiated to ensure the deal happens! This article provides a summary of the key transaction documents along with insights from your experienced […]
• Benchmark International Shortlisted for Three Prestigious M&A Awards September 28, 2023
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce it has been shortlisted for three awards, two at the Insider Dealmaker Awards and one at the Mergermarket M&A Awards 2023. The winners will be announced on the 12th October and 28th November respectively. The categories in which Benchmark International has been nominated in are below:
• Schlummersack Client Testimonial Video September 25, 2023
  Benchmark International facilitated the transaction between Schlummersack and empact brands. Watch as shareholder of Schlummersack, Karina Grassy, discusses her motivations for exiting the company, her experience with Benchmark International, and what she plans to do post-sale.
• Skin in the Game: Navigating Post-Acquisition Stakes September 21, 2023
  The concept of "skin in the game" in the business world is not just a catchphrase; it's an ideology that defines the level of commitment and risk one has in a particular venture. Particularly in acquisitions, where future trajectories can be as diverse as they are uncertain, having a vested interest becomes paramount. But whose […]
• Scaling Made Simpler September 15, 2023
  Building a successful business is hard, but many become their own boss and start a business. Being a business owner is challenging, and many businesses fail.
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Brunel Security Limited and The Obsequio Group September 15, 2023
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Portishead-based Brunel by private equity-backed Obsequio. Brunel has 25 years’ expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining security systems, door entry systems, perimeter security, and fire detection and alarm systems. It also undertakes fire and security risk assessments, with employees security-cleared to government standards. Obsequio maintains safety […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Community Pharmacology Services Limited and FutureMeds Sp. z o.o. September 14, 2023
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Glasgow-based Community Pharmacology Services (CPS Research) by FutureMeds. CPS Research conducts phase II-IV clinical trials and has over 30 years of clinical research experience. With a reach throughout the central belt of Scotland, the CPS team has conducted over 250 studies across a wide range of […]
• US Publicly-Traded Buyers’ Interest In Acquiring Middle-Market Companies Increases September 11, 2023
  Thanks to the new 1% tax now being levied on any publicly traded US companies that buy back their shares, these larger, cash-rich companies have been given a strong incentive to seek acquisition targets.
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Grassy Handels GmbH & Co. KG/Slumbersac Trading Ltd. (trading as Schlummersack) and empact brands GmbH September 11, 2023
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Schlummersack’s e-commerce business by empact brands. Watch the video testimonial here. Schlummersack, based in Plauen, Germany, is one of the leading brands for high-quality baby clothing. The company specializes in the production of sustainable and innovative baby sleeping bags, which are sold online throughout Europe. In […]
• Five Lower Middle Market M&A Trends In 2023 September 8, 2023
  The lower middle market is a highly dynamic and active segment of the M&A landscape, characterized by companies with enterprise values up to $100 million. In early 2023, several key trends appear to shape the lower middle market M & A landscape.
• Benchmark International Is A Finalist For 22 M&A Advisor Awards September 5, 2023
  Benchmark International is a finalist for an impressive 22 awards in the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Our transactions and firm were among hundreds of entries from 450 participating companies that have successfully passed the initial evaluation stage. The process will continue as the independent panel of judges further evaluates and selects a winner from the […]
• Benchmark International Has Facilitated The Transaction Between Corporate Health Ireland (CHI) And PAM Occupational Health Services Group September 1, 2023
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Corporate Health Ireland (CHI) by UK based PAM Occupational Health Services Group.
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Acquisition Of Greatsoft, By Vela Software September 1, 2023
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of South African-based GreatSoft to the globally recognized Vela Software International Inc., a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc.
• BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH PCREFURB TO ENHANCE EDUCATION AT THE EXCEL & EXCEED CENTRE AT CYGNET HOSPITAL BURY August 25, 2023
  In a significant collaboration aimed at transforming educational opportunities for young individuals facing complex challenges, Benchmark International, in association with charity organisation PCrefurb, has donated three iPads to The Excel & Exceed Centre at Cygnet Hospital Bury, an NHS secure psychiatric hospital school located in Ashton.
• The Importance Of Confidentiality When Selling A Business August 25, 2023
  Selling a business can be a sensitive and complex process. It requires careful planning and execution, and one of the most critical aspects is keeping the sale confidential.
• Negotiate to Succeed! August 25, 2023
  Every deal negotiation is different and requires a careful understanding of the seller’s negotiating position. This can be influenced by a range of factors such as the number of buyers at the table and the respective negotiating position of each; synergies between the two parties; which buyer is in the best position to complete a […]
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Datatron Document Image Archiving Limited and Apogee Corporation Ltd August 24, 2023
  Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of North Shields-based Datatron by Kent-based Apogee. Founded in 1996, Datatron became the first dedicated bureau in the North of England, pioneering document scanning services. Datatron currently processes over three million documents per week, delivering services to a large number of customers across the public and private […]
• Benchmark International Again Among The Leaders In 2023 Pitchbook M&A Rankings August 22, 2023
  Benchmark International is proud to be recognized again as one of the most active leaders in the M&A industry by Pitchbook, the leading resource for comprehensive data, research, and insights spanning global capital markets.
• 2023 Global E-commerce Industry Report August 21, 2023
  By 2027, the e-commerce market forecasts a volume of $6.35 trillion by demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.51%.
• Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Acquisition Of Enth Degree By Q Link August 18, 2023
  Enth Degree facilitates the implementation and management of network connectivity from financial institutions and organizations to the global financial messaging network.