Benchmark International represents highly motivated business
owners seeking to take their businesses to the next level. The company’s
dedicated global team specialises in mergers and acquisitions, working from 13
global offices and closing in excess of 100 deals annually, based on figures
from the past three years.
Year on year, Benchmark International’s clients achieve more
than 20% growth in closings, working with a seasoned team of dealmakers,
analysts, researchers and M&A specialists.
Benchmark
International adopts a highly personalised approach, based on the
understanding that each business is as unique as a fingerprint. The proprietary
Fingerprint Process
at Benchmark International has been designed specifically to tap into this
uniqueness and deliver a service that is specifically tailored to reach the
ideal solution.
Benchmark Square 1
Benchmark Square 1 is the name given to the stringent
process used by the company to analyse the saleability of each client. These
strict criteria enable Benchmark International to evaluate a company, its
market and its value through Benchmark Square 1, alongside exploring seller
motivation, deal terms and structure, and the current M&A market. Part of
this process involves determining how highly motivated the seller is, as the
process requires strong commitment on both sides.
Goal Alignment
When conducting any form of exit deal, it is essential that
the goals of all involved parties are aligned if the transaction is to be a
success. The next phase of the Benchmark International Fingerprint Process is ensuring
alignment of goals, values, priorities and cultures of all involved parties,
including the Benchmark team and the client. This also helps to ensure that the
time of each member of the Benchmark Deal Team is spent where it is most
needed.
Setting Suitable
M&A Targets
One of the early stages in the M&A process is establishing
suitable targets. Whether buying or selling, there must be potential sellers or
buyers out there for any transaction to happen. Targets may include
competitors, customers or vendors, accounting for geographical factors where
required. Benchmark International’s Fingerprint Process seeks out the best fit
potential acquirers to present the seller to.
Awards
The number of prestigious awards decorating the Benchmark
International offices stands as a testament to the quality of the services
provided. Recent recognitions include winning the 2019 Leadership Award at The
M&A Advisor Awards for Gregory Jackson, the 2019 Gold Addy Award at The
American Advertising Awards for The Mark publication, and the 2019 Mid-Market
M&A Firm of the Year Award at the CorporateLiveWire Global Awards.
