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Benchmark International is one of the world’s leading M&A firms that specialises in helping business owners achieve the best possible value and deal structure when looking to grow and exit lower mid-market companies. Since inception, Benchmark International has handled over $10 billion in transaction value across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network as well as the #1 Sell-side Exclusive M&A Advisor in the World by Pitchbook’s Global League Tables. Benchmark International has 13 offices, 300 dealmakers/analysts, that speak 17 languages, operating across 5 continents all connected with the most powerful and robust AI technology available.
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Great service from start to finish
You always dream of selling a business but in reality it has many challenges.
Will, James and everyone at Benchmark have been fantastic from finding a buyer to giving advice through the whole selling process.
Thanks for all your help.
July 25, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jon, we’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
Will, James, and the entire Benchmark team are dedicated to providing exceptional service, and we're glad to know we could help you navigate the challenges of selling your business. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we appreciate your trust.
Thanks again and we wish you the very best for the future.
I would like to attest to the highly…
I would like to attest to the highly efficient and courteous service that we received from Benchmark during the recent sale of our company to Water Intelligence Ltd. Alex & his team were a pleasure to deal with throughout the process and were hugely influential in bringing the sale to a successful conclusion. We would highly recommend Benchmark as a facilitator for similar projects.
Yours sincerely,
Pauric Gallagher
Tara O'Brien
July 3, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Hi Pauric and Tara, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you found our service efficient and courteous during the sale of Feakle Gas and Plumbing to Water Intelligence. Alex and the team take great pride in their work, and your recognition means a lot to us.
The team would like to pass on that it was a pleasure working with you both, and we're delighted that we could assist in bringing your sale to a successful conclusion.
From all the team at Benchmark International, we wish you the very best in your future endeavours.
Comprehensive service
We selected Benchmark in a four month process reviewing a large number of contenders to work with us in finding the right partner to take our company to market.
From the start of the project Benchmark were responsive and diligent. Together we produced the Information Memorandum quickly and efficiently and we attracted interest from 70 potential buyers.
We selected the preferred bidder within 6 months of starting the marketing campaign and completed the deal after another 5 months.
I would particularly like to thank Joshua, Charlotte, Andy, and Roger for their enthusiasm and engagement throughout the process.
Ian Mechie (former) MD, Absoft Limited
July 16, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you so much for your detailed and positive review. We are thrilled to hear about your successful experience with Benchmark.
Joshua, Charlotte, Andy, and Roger are delighted to read your review and to be recognised for their enthusiasm and engagement throughout the process. We are especially pleased that we were able to attract substantial interest and find the right buyer in Applexus for Absoft.
Thanks again for your kind words and from all of us at Benchmark, we wish you the very best going forward.
James
James, Alex, and the team at Benchmark were invaluable as counsel and mentor throughout the sale of our Share Purchase Agreement. James and Alex were always personable, highly professional and made the whole process frictionless. I would highly recommend Benchmark!
November 1, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Hi Frank, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.
James, Alex, and the team are delighted to have been able to provide you with the support and guidance you needed throughout your business sale. Ensuring a smooth and professional process is our top priority, and it’s great to know that we met your expectations.
From all of us at Benchmark International, congratulations once again and we wish you the very best for the future.
Unsolicited emails that looks spammy
Unsolicited emails that looks spammy, they keep emailing from random domain names that links to benchmark international, with no unsubscribe button, pretending they want to acquire your business.
July 7, 2024
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Selling a business is a very daunting…
Selling a business is a very daunting experience and Benchmark's personnel were with us all the way. I have never sold a business before and I found their experience, patience and hand holding were exceptional. Their depth of knowledge and access to large databases of buyers assisted in achieving a number of quality potential interested parties.
Benchmark was by our side going through the introductions and guiding us with the do's and don'ts when we spoke to the potential buyer directly. Once a buyer was agreed upon, the next stage was documents... a lot of documents..
Again their, patience, experience and keeping my expectations real, came into play and made this part of the process flow as smoothly as possible and, eventually, we got over the line.
I have huge praise for Benchmark and have no problem in recommending them to buyers or sellers of businesses.
June 28, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for your 5-star review, Declan!
We're delighted to hear that your experience with Benchmark was positive and that our team could support you through the entire process of selling your business. It's wonderful to know that our expertise, patience, and guidance were helpful to you, especially given that this was your first time selling a business.
The team would like to pass on their congratulations again on the sale of your business and let you know it was an absolute pleasure to work with you - the process is always easier when working with such an engaging and pragmatic person such as yourself!
Thanks again for your review and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Sale of company shares
Our appointed Associate, Luke Boles, was a steady hand who guided us with confident professionlism throughout the sale process and its inevitable hurdles.
June 19, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for your positive feedback, Derek!
Luke is delighted to read your comments and is pleased to have been able to provide you with guidance and professionalism throughout the process. We strive to make every step as smooth as possible and appreciate your recognition of our efforts.
From all of us at Benchmark International, we wish you the very best for the future.
Waste of time!
I receive many letters from this company for several of my clients! Usually you would find details of how to opt out of future marketing but nothing. Fed up of receiving these letters through the post now, they clearly just get the contact information from Companies House and then try their luck. The letters ask you to contact them and if not, they'll contact you again instead!
June 18, 2024
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Excellent support from the Benchmark Team
Benchmark provided valuable and honest advice throughout the process of our company sale. In the initial stages, they uncovered potential buyers which my research hadn't revealed. Andrew and Roger were always on hand, and worked closely with myself and my legal advisors, right up to the successful transaction.
Regards
Greg Mann
April 22, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Hi Greg, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience.
It was our pleasure to assist you throughout the sale of Xanalys to Harris Computer Systems, and to uncover potential buyers that aligned with your goals.
Andrew, Roger, and the entire team appreciate your kind words and are glad to have been part of your successful transaction. If you ever need further assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.
Email spamming
This company keeps spamming me by email asking the same question.
June 5, 2024
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I would likOutstanding Service in Finding a Buyer for My Businesse
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the company Benchmark. They helped me find an excellent buyer for my business. I especially want to thank Mr. Bockholt and Mr. von der Heiden, who professionally and dedicatedly accompanied me throughout the entire process. Their expertise and commitment were crucial to the successful completion. I can highly recommend Benchmark to anyone looking for a competent partner for selling their business.
Best regards,
Bernhard Brake
June 4, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Many thanks for your feedback, Mr. Brake, it is very much appreciated.
Mr. Bockholt and Mr. Von der Heyden are delighted to have helped guide the process to a successful completion and to find the perfect buyer in Stein – they are sure it will provide a great new home for Medizina!
From all of us at Benchmark International, we would like to wish you the very best for the future.
Scammers possibly posing as this organisation.
Although it seems that there is a legitimate company Benchmark International, a group of scammers using email addresses from the URL
"benchmark-international.co.uk" are sending out spam and phishing emails.
The URL links to however links to "benchmarkintl.com"
Please take appropriate steps to address this issue.
Edit:
Following on from your reply and to give some background, I have received multiple emails from yourselves along the lines of:
"Good afternoon Haseeb,
I hope you are well.
My colleague Stephen emailed you last week in regards to arranging a virtual meeting or phone call with one of my directors to discuss the value of your company and your future exit options.
Are there any dates and times that work for you?
Kind regards,
Megan Young
Senior Analyst
Benchmark International"
For the avoidance of doubt, I have at no-point prior to this review (and as of receipt of your email), had any contact with Benchmark, have never been a customer of Benchmark nor indeed had even ever heard of Benchmark and never received the said emails from or ever had any prior contact with this "Stephen" etc.
As far as I can see, this all seems to be some kind of poorly thought out marketing scheme that is veering on phishing and I suspect would be of interest to the ICO and the CMA.
Please desist from further contact.
May 17, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for your feedback. We apologise for any confusion or concern caused by our recent email.
I would like to confirm that the email you received was indeed sent by Benchmark International. As we are an international company we use different domains that are all directed to our main site.
We strive to ensure all our communications are clear and welcome your feedback to help us improve. If you have any concerns about the content of the email or need further verification, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly.
Benchmark's support was truly invaluable
Benchmark's support was truly invaluable during the sale of our business. Their timely and honest advice provided us with the guidance we needed to navigate the complexities of the sale process. Alex and James consistently kept us updated and were readily available for meetings and calls.
Adam Doyle - MyKnowledgeMap Ltd
April 17, 2024
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you, Adam, for your generous words!
Alex and James are delighted to have successfully played a part in guiding you through the complexities of the sale process and are thrilled to have assisted you in the successful sale of MyKnowledge Map to Everfield.
We wish you all the very best for the future and for the continued success of MyKnowledgeMap.
For those interested in learning more about the deal:
https://blog.benchmarkcorporate.com/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-myknowledgemap-limited-and-everfield-uk-ltd
A fantastic result
Great guys who made what was a very stressful time, bearable. Always there to guide us through the process and achieve a fantastic result. Many thanks Andrew and Roger!
April 3, 2024
Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you so much for your kind words, Pam.
We're thrilled to hear that Andrew and Roger were able to provide you with support during what can often be a stressful time. We take pride in guiding our clients through the process, and we're delighted that we could assist you in in the successful acquisition of Anchor Pumps by Megagroup. If you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.
Thanks again and we wish you, Ken, Paul and Warren all the very best going forward.
For those interested in learning more about the deal:
https://blog.benchmarkcorporate.com/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-anchor-pumps-company-limited-and-megagroup-trade-holding-bv
Benchmark International
I very much liked working with Malte Bockholt at Benchmark, who finally helped me conclude the search.
I found the preparation of the IM very laborious, took a lot of my time, and never got the impression that Benchmark understood what my company did.
There was also a lack of business understanding with questions such as - why were your sales down in 2020/21? ....= COVID!!
February 27, 2024
Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed working with Malte Bockholt and that he was able to assist you in finding a suitable buyer for your business.
We appreciate your comments regarding your experience during the preparation phase. Our aim is to have a thorough understanding of your business, including the nuances within the financial trends. We apologise if this did not come across this time, and we will take this into consideration to improve our processes and ensure better communication in future.
If there's anything more you would like to discuss or if you have any further feedback to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
Thank you once again for your feedback and for choosing Benchmark International.
Excellent support and experience with Benchmark
Our journey in attracting investment into our business with Benchmark was an excellent experience. A long, and somewhat stressful journey but well worth the time and patience in the end.
Benchmark's support through the entire process was greatly appreciated, with special mentions to James Sloane and Roger Forshaw in particular. Early morning and late night calls, they were there alongside us - not to mention all the other work behind the scenes too!
Many thanks to them as well as the rest of the Benchmark team who supported us.
November 21, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us.
We are thrilled to hear about the support you received from James and Roger – your recognition of the early morning and late night calls, as well as the behind-the-scenes efforts, means a lot to them! They were more than happy to support you and Liam during the process and to see Blue Octopus find a perfect match in IRIS Software.
Thank you once again for your kind words and trusting us with the sale of your company. We would like to wish you and Liam the very best going forward and continued success in all your future endeavours.
For those interested in learning more about the deal:
https://blog.benchmarkcorporate.com/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-blue-octopus-hr-recruitment-limited/blue-octopus-recruitment-limited-and-iris-software-group-limited
Cannot reccommend Benchmark highly…
Cannot reccommend Benchmark highly enough. Samantha and Luke went over and above to ensure our transaction went through. Thank you so much both for all of your hard work.
August 1, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you, Jonny, for your five-star review!
Luke, Samantha and the team are delighted with you feedback. They would like to congratulate once again on the successful completion of your company and let you know that it has been a pleasure working with everyone involved in the transaction over recent months.
From everyone at Benchmark International, we wish you, Michael, and Debra all the best for your new chapter.
Benchmark were excellent throughout
Benchmark were excellent throughout. They produced very good marketing material which produced multiple offers. Once we'd received an offer we wished to accept we were guided patiently through the process. Ryan was always on hand to answer any questions, liaise with the buyer and help in any way he could. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Benchmark to anyone selling their business.
Simon Rivers, Managing Director, SPR Trailer Services Ltd
November 9, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you, Simon, for your glowing review.
We’re so pleased to have secured multiple offers for SPR Trailer Services, ultimately allowing you to choose your ideal buyer. Ryan would like to pass on his personal thanks for your kind words and was more than happy to provide advice and guidance throughout the transaction.
From all of us at Benchmark, we would like to wish you the very best.
Positive experience with Benchmark…
Positive experience with Benchmark Manchester, many thanks to Roger for all the knowledge, guidance, and professionalism he has shown , his team have been attentive and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, many thanks to him and his team and I would highly recommend.
November 10, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Hi Fallon, thank you very much for your review.
I'm delighted to hear that your experience with Benchmark International has been positive and we extend our best wishes to you, your team, and your dental practice going forward.
We wish you the best of luck in the next chapter of your career.
Chris was excellent and helped me to…
Chris was excellent and helped me to seek answers over our companys finance and potential future sale of the business, many thanks
November 6, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Hi Lee, many thanks for your review!
Chris informs us that he was delighted to help you understand the current and future value of WFE. We hope to work with you in the future and are here if there is anything else you need.
We are always delighted to build relationships with potential future clients and wish you and your team all the best.
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