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A great experience in selling our business with Benchmark International, led expertly by Alex Forshaw. They helped us through the process step by step, which could have been very daunting, but Benchma... See more
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The sale of our company was a very protracted affair, in fact covering a couple of years. During some very difficult times, everyone concerned at Benchmark kept us informed and offered patient advice... See more
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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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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
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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.
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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.
Benchmark have been a pleasure to work…
Benchmark have been a pleasure to work with. The team really worked hard to get to know our business and found us a buyer which allowed our family business to continue after retirement of our father who was the MD. Quinten in particular was key in brokering the deal as well as offering exceptional support even after the deal was closed. I can highly recommend using Benchmark to sell your business, they are professional, supportive and we never felt pressured to accept a deal. Benchmark were focused on finding the right buyer for us as a business and as a family. Thank you again Quinten.
October 30, 2023
Reply from Benchmark International
Hi Joanna, thank you for your five-star review, we really appreciate your kind words.
We are delighted to read your comments and are so pleased that we could provide the support needed during, and after, the transaction. Please make sure to keep in touch if there is anything that you should need going forward!
From all of the team, congratulations once again on the sale of Rainham Coach to REL Capital.
https://blog.benchmarkcorporate.com/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-rainham-coach-co-ltd-and-rel-capital-partners-lp
Having concluded thSuccessful Company Sale with Benchmark and Alex Forshawe sale of our…
Having concluded the sale of our company I must express my satisfaction with the services provided by Benchmark, particularly that of Alex Forshaw. Our sale took quite a few twists and turns along the way, yet throughout the process Alex’s guidance and support was exceptional.
Benchmark is committed to excellence, and are professional in everything they do. This, coupled with Alex's persistence, destressed the process and achieved the desired result for the shareholders. I have no hesitation in recommending Benchmark and, specifically, Alex to anyone.
Thank you Benchmark and Alex for your outstanding support throughout the whole process.
September 14, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for your excellent review, Tony, and particularly your kind words about Alex!
Alex and the team certainly agree that there were twists and turns during the deal and are delighted that we could drive the process forward to a successful outcome.
From all of the team, congratulations to you and Martin on the sale of your business and we wish you the very best going forward.
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Patience, Knowledge & Excellent Communication
Our transaction, as they often do, took quite a few twists and turns, many of which were out of our control. However what I found with Benchmark was a professional and pragmatic approach that guided us carefully through the tricky decisions. Their patience knowledge and communication were excellent, I can't fault the experience.
August 18, 2023
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Thank you for your review, David, we’re delighted to hear about the excellent service you received.
Andrew would like to say that it was an absolute pleasure working on this transaction. It’s clear that Datatron is a perfect fit for Apogee and he’s sure there will be a bright future for both businesses.
From everyone at Benchmark International, we would like to wish you and the rest of the team every success.
For those interested in learning more about the deal:
https://blog.benchmarkcorporate.com/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-datatron-document-image-archiving-limited-and-apogee-corporation-ltd
Great experience with Benchmark
The sale of our business was a long and stressful project due to the diverse divisions within our company, but the team at Benchmark kept everything on track and supported us throughout the entire process from the initial teaser to getting the sale over the line.
Many thanks to the entire Benchmark Team, but special thanks to James Sloane and Roger Forshaw.
Keith Hamilton - James Hamilton Group
June 9, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Many thanks for taking the time to write your review, Keith.
James and Roger would like to pass on their personal thanks and congratulate you once again on the sale of James Hamilton Group to Zeus Packaging.
They hope everything is going well so far with Zeus and wish you 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-james-hamilton-company-lurgan-limited-and-zeus-group
Excellent service from both Cahir and…
Excellent service from both Cahir and Weston.
They supplied both my utility room and kitchen.so pleased with both rooms, simple and stylish.
Thank you.
September 29, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Hello, thanks for leaving a review but it looks like you've got the wrong Benchmark - but we're glad to hear you're happy with your new kitchen!
Exceptional Guidance and Expertise: A Successful Business Sale with Benchmark and Andrew Roberts
I've recently concluded the sale of my business, and I must express my immense satisfaction with the services rendered by Benchmark, particularly the exceptional assistance of Mr. Andrew Roberts. From the very outset of our partnership to the final steps of the transaction, Andrew's guidance and support were absolutely instrumental.
Throughout the entire process, the advice and counsel provided by Andrew were nothing short of invaluable. His expertise not only ensured a smooth journey but also played a pivotal role in steering the transaction to a successful completion.
Benchmark's unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with Andrew's profound industry knowledge, made all the difference in achieving the desired outcome for everyone involved. Andrew's professionalism and dedication to his clients are truly commendable, and I wholeheartedly recommend Benchmark and, specifically, Mr. Andrew Roberts to anyone.
Thank you, Andrew, and thank you, Benchmark, for your outstanding support and guidance throughout this important journey!
June 29, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Hi Gareth – thanks for your five-star review and particularly your commendation of Andrew.
Andrew and the team are delighted to read your feedback and are extremely pleased you had a good experience (despite the challenges faced along the way!).
They would like to congratulate you once again on the sale of First Response to Impact Futures and hope to speak soon. Of course, if you are ever selling a business in the future, you know where to find us!
For those interested in learning more about the deal:
https://www.benchmarkintl.com/eu/insights/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-first-response-first-aid-ltd-and-impact-futures-training-limited/
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I successfully sold my business with Benchmark
I successfully sold my business with Benchmark. I was initially only looking to sell shares but throughout the process changed my mind as the right buyer was found by Benchmark and I sold 100%. Benchmark has been a great partner in this process, they are competent, generated a lot of interest in my business and in the end we had 7 offers from different investors to choose from. I can highly recommend Benchmark and would like to thank them for their professionalism and help throughout this process.
August 14, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for your five-star review!
Felix and the team at Benchmark would like to say that it was a pleasure working with you as a real entrepreneur with a broad mindset and were delighted to have the opportunity to evaluate the different offers and types of buyers generated for you during the process.
Congratulations once again on the sale of Schlummersack to empact brands.
For those interested in learning more about the deal: https://blog.benchmarkcorporate.com/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-grassy-handels-gmbh-co.-kg/slumbersac-trading-ltd.-trading-as-schlummersack-and-empact-brands-gmbh.
Highly recommendable
To sell or not to sell – this was not the question. But Hamlet wouldn’t have known how to do it. And neither did we…
So we got in contact with Benchmark on recommendation of our local Chamber of Commerce and Industry. And the recommendation hit the bull’s-eye.
Benchmark was there for us and Felix guided us smoothly through the complex process from start to finish. He dealt with everything and everybody (purchaser, accountants, lawers) in a calm professional way – pushing, when needed, or stepping back, giving time to breath and to understand the complexity of the deal and to make the right decisions.
At the end the going got a bit tough and it came to a tight deadline we eventually met with Felix’ help, always keeping a clear head.
Many thanks to the whole team of Benchmark and especially to Felix! It was a great experience!
August 14, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you Dr. Bettina for your feedback!
We're really glad that you decided to choose Benchmark to guide you in the process. Felix and the team really enjoyed working with you and are delighted to have helped guide you smoothly through the transaction.
Congratulations once again on the sale of Euroscope.
For those interested in learning more about the deal:
https://blog.benchmarkcorporate.com/benchmark-international-successfully-facilitated-the-transaction-between-automaten-winkels-gmbh-co.-kg-trading-as-euroscope-by-a-german-search-fund)
Overall a great experience in what were…
Overall a great experience in what were very stressful circumstances. The Initial teaser and IM were brilliant in locating the right buyer for our business, which I am hugely grateful for. Along the way the Benchmark team were very informative with updates on potential interest, and at the deal end of the process were very professional in helping get everything over the line.
Many thanks,
Steve Partington (PDS NW Ltd)
July 31, 2023
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Reply from Benchmark International
Thank you for your review, Steven!
We’re really pleased to hear that you had a great experience from the start of the process in terms of the teaser and IM, right through to completion.
The team are delighted to have helped you to complete the successful sale of PDS NW Ltd to Thermatic Technical FM and wish you all the very best for the future.
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