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The Decisions You Make Today Shape How You Leave the Business
An exit strategy isn't something that only matters in the the final year before a sale. It shapes decisions an owner makes years earlier - who gets hired into leadership, which systems gets documented instead of living in one person's head, which growth bets are worth making. Owners without a plan tend to make those calls reactively. Owners with one make them with an endpoint in mind, which is usually the difference between a business that's ready to sell and one that isn't.
Maximize Your Company's Value and Achieve Your Goals
A new chapter. New possibilities.
Exit planning looks different than it did even a few years ago, but talking with an advisor who understands today's market can help you prepare early and negotiate from a position of strength.
It all starts with a conversation.
Speak with an M&A expert today.
Whether you're ready to sell or want to understand what market activity looks like, we'll meet you where you are.
Business Owners We Serve
We focus on serving Presidents, CEOs, Founders and business owners in the privately-held middle market in more than 100 industries. Our clients' business typically fall into one or more of these buckets:
$5M – $250M
Annual Revenue
Every business and industry is unique, but our M&A experts achieve the best results when selling profitable companies within this revenue range.
$500K – $25M
Annual EBITDA
For most businesses, strong profitability (EBITDA) and a growing trajectory are essential to attracting multiple offers and maximizing the purchase price.
5 or More
W-2 Salaried Employees
For most businesses, having W-2 salaried employees reflects strong leadership, investment in a team, and established operational structures that drive success.
"Benchmark International was not selling what we were today - they were selling the future. They were our professional friends. Friends don't let friends down."
- Dan Boggio | PBK Architects, Inc.
190
AVERAGE DEAL CLOSINGS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS
Is your company’s industry seeing historical multiples?
Now is the perfect time to capitalize on this momentum
and secure the best possible deal.
Our expert team can help you navigate the market and maximize your company's value.
A Confidential Process Matters
Our Fingerprint Process is made to customize the sales process, ensuring a thorough and beneficial journey through each deal step.
Stage 1
We'll analyze markets, companies, and valuations alongside crucial discussions on deal structure, M&A trends, and seller motivations.
Stage 2
We'll undertake strategy crafting, portfolio creation, and developmental materials like Confidential Information Memorandums and sales teasers.
Stage 3
We'll generate interest, handle NDAs and prospect profiles, distribute Confidential Information Memorandums, and schedule calls and meetings with approved prospects.
Stage 4
We focus on driving interest, increasing value, and obtaining written offer terms, striving to maximize them before presenting them to you.
Stage 5
We aim to provide sellers with comprehensive guidance. This includes handling due diligence, project management, pre-closing tasks, meeting coordination, facilitating agreements, and, ideally, celebrating successful deal closures.
Don't Wait Another Day
In today's dynamic business landscape, time is of the essence.
Act now to secure your position and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Our Team
Made up of the brightest minds in the mergers and acquisitions space, our team prides itself on personalized service.
We employ over 350 seasoned merger and acquisition specialists, dealmakers, researchers, and analysts at Benchmark International. We represent business owners who are highly motivated and want to take the next logical step with their businesses. Whether they seek to grow, transition, or diversify their personal wealth, entrepreneurs from around the world rely on our large team of professionals and motivated buyer contacts to achieve their objectives.
What Our Clients Have to Say
How leading provider of medical equipment O'Flynn Group scaled market presence to new heights
Why business executive Tim Wood decided to sell to explore new opportunities
In Their Words
We have been working with clients around the world
Family Business
"We chose Benchmark International as our advisor in this process to ensure that we received best and highest value. The Benchmark International team played a pivotal role in terms of both deal structure, as well as guiding all parties through to a successful closing.”
Gina Gruenwald
CEO of Blue Wave
Perfect Fit
“The Benchmark International team did a great job finding and matching us up with a perfect fit in a partner for an acquisition. We look forward to a great future thanks to their efforts in finding a partner that fits us very well and offers unlimited potential for our company and team going forward, and we couldn’t have asked for a better result!”
Greg Galante
CEO of ACS
New Heights
"From our initial conversation through the final closing, Benchmark International was thoughtful, responsive, and clearly had our best interests top of mind. Thanks to them, we were able to find the perfect buyer for this next phase of our growth."
Meighan Newhouse
Co-Founder and CEO, Inspirant Group
Efficient M&A
“My thanks to the Benchmark International team. The process was far more complex than I ever thought it could be. They were right there every step of the way not only handling the issues but also walking me through the key points so that I could make the best decision for my employees, family, and customers.”
Luke Reinstetle
Founder and CEO of Morgan Wood
Perfect for Business Owners Who Are
Looking to retire
Looking to sell your business for retirement or move on to other business ventures.
Approached by a buyer
Approached by a buyer and want to ensure you receive a fair offer on your deal.
Looking for a partner
In need of a strategic partner or additional capital to grow your business and fit your needs.
Want to learn more
Interested in learning the value of your company in order to plan for the future.