Benchmark International

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At Benchmark International, we are especially proud of our achievements and the significant impact we are making for business owners around the world. We continuously strive to challenge ourselves and excel in every aspect of all that we do, and we pass that level of commitment on to our clients.

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Shannon Hess Wins The First Esteemed Dave Karnofel Award

Benchmark International is home to a team of exceptionally talented individuals, among whom was the remarkable David Karnofel. Tragically, we lost Dave in December, a loss that reverberates deeply throughout our organization.

Benchmark International Excels in Mergermarket’s Q1 2024 League Tables

Benchmark International is delighted to announce that it has ranked in Mergermarket’s league tables for the number of deals conducted in both Germany and the UK for Q1 2024.

Benchmark International Dominates ACQFIVE Global Awards 2024

Benchmark International's triumph at the 2024 ACQFIVE™ Global Awards, underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence on the global stage, winning in the following categories:

Benchmark International Remains The #1 Most Active Privately-held M&A Company Globally In The Latest Q3 League Tables From Pitchbook

Benchmark International was recognized in PitchBook’s Q3 League Tables for 2023 as the #1 most active privately-held M&A company in the world. Other firms in the rankings focus on both the buy and sell sides or are accounting firms.

Benchmark International Once Again Wins Big At The M&A Advisor Awards

The Benchmark International team recently attended the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala in New York City, presented by The M&A Advisor. We are incredibly proud of the achievements we earned, reinforcing the hard work and dedication of our team members.

REDEFINING SUCCESS

HONORS

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

2024

ACQFIVE Sustainability Awards 2024

ACQfive Awards

2023

Disability Awareness, Empowerment and Inclusion.

The Gamechangers™ Progress Champion Awards 2023

Progress Champion Award for Diversity and Fostering Inclusion

Gamechangers™

Best International M&A Firm 2023 – Tampa

Acquisition International - Worldwide Finance Awards 2023

10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders Of 2023: Brittney Zoeller

Industry Era Women Leaders Magazine

Consumer Services Deal of the Year for the sale of Classic Emporium, DBA Rain Tunnel Car Spa to Champion Xpress Car Wash

Industrial Services Deal of the Year for the sale of ARC Abatement to West Fork IP, affiliate of Fernandez holdings

The Global M&A Network

Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialists 2023

Corporate America Today

SHE for SHE Leader: Kendall Stafford

Woman Leaders & Dealmakers Awards 2023Global M&A Network

Top 25 Women in M&A: Kendall Stafford and Amy Alonso

Opus Connect

Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialists 2023

Global

Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialists 2023

Global

America’s Rising Dealmakers: Kayla Sullivan

Top 50: M&A Investment Bankers : Kendall Stafford

Small Mid-Market Investment Bank of the Year (Americas)

Americas Private Equity Deal of the Year for the sale of Wilnat, Inc. ("KGM") to Compass Group Equity Partners

Logistics Deal of the Year for the sale of X Caliber Container to LongWater Opportunities

The Global M&A Network

International - Mid-Market Corporate Finance Advisory of the Year

ACQ5 Global Awards

2022

Cross-Border Deal of the Year ($10M - $25M)

Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year (Between $10M - $25M)

Emerging Leaders Award: Brittney Zoeller

M&A Advisor Awards

Ranked #1 Sell-side-exclusive M&A Firm In The World

Pitchbook Global League Tables

Leading Specialist M&A Advisory Firm of the Year 2022 - UK

AI's Leading Adviser Awards

International Mid-Market Corporate Finance Advisory of the Year

ACQ Global Awards

Gamechanger™ Progress Champion Awards 2022 - Race and Culture Equality Winner

ACQ Global Awards

International CEO of the Year: Gregory Jackson

ACQ Global Awards

Best International Chairman of the Year: Steven Keane

KMH Media Global 100

Silver Addy Award

American Advertising Awards

Emerging Leader: Brittney Zoeller

M&A Advisor Awards

Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialists: Benchmark International

KMH Media Global 100

Best Middle Market M&A Specialists

Corporate Excellence Awards

10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders Of 2022: Brittney Zoeller

Industry Era Women Leaders Magazine

Progressive Champion Awards: Benchmark International

ACQ5 Global Awards

Top USA Woman Dealmaker Award: Kendall Stafford

USA M&A Atlas Awards

Mergermarket: Ranked Top 10 In Ireland

Global Leagues Table

Northern Ireland - Deal of The Year)

Insider Media Dealmaker Awards

M&A Deal of The Year (100m - 250m)

M&A Advisor Awards

2021

Investment Banking Firm of the Year

M&A Advisor Awards

Leading Specialist M&A Advisory Firm Of The Year - UK

AI's Leading Advisor Awards

Chairman of the Year: Steven Keane

Corp Today Magazine

Woman Leaders & Dealmakers Awards 2023
Global M&A Network

Gold Addy:
The Mark Publication

Silver Addy:
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