Generational Equity Wins Big at the 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that it has won numerous honors at the 2024 Global M&A Network Americas Atlas Awards.

Global M&A Network recognized the achievements of successful dealmakers, outstanding firms, and the best value-creating transactions during the 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards gala celebrations.

Generational Equity was honored with the following awards:

• U.S.A. Investment Bank of the Year
• Americas Private Equity Deal of the Year: RP Foods recap investment by Benford Capital Partners.
  Presented to Deal Team WINNER, Don Ho: Generational Equity acted as an exclusive financial advisor to RP Foods, a leading branded, private label, and B2B Hispanic food and beverage products company selling to retail and CPG food customers across the United States and internationally.
• Americas HR & Services Deal of the Year: Canadian Payroll Services (CPS) sale to Vensure Employer Solutions.
  Presented to Deal Team WINNER, Mike Hammer: Generational Equity is a trusted partner for international businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of hiring and managing talent in Canada.

All winners were recognized at the 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards Gala Ceremony, hosted by the Global M&A Network, on February 6, 2025, at the Metropolitan Club in New York.

Generational’s Senior Managing Director, M&A Don Ho led the team that closed the RP Foods transaction, which took the honor of Private Equity Deal of the Year.

Mr. Ho stated: “We believe that with Benford Capital Partners’ knowledge, synergy, and resources, RP Foods will be able to further accelerate growth, better serve its customers, and create more opportunities for its staff and strategic relationships. Though we had a tremendous number of investors wanting to partner with RP Foods given our comprehensive M&A process, we knew Benford Capital was the right choice as they shared the same values, ethics, and culture as RP Foods.”

Generational’s Senior Managing Director, M&A Mike Hammer led the team that closed the Canadian Payroll Services (CPS) transaction, which took the honor of HR & Services Deal of the Year.

Since 2004, Vensure Employer Solutions has been a premier provider of HR services and technology for small and medium-sized businesses, maintaining a leading position in the industry. The company continues to expand its global reach through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Its presence in Canada marks a significant step in expanding its expertise and proven track record to businesses across North America.

“It’s exciting and very gratifying to see these outstanding deal makers recognized by the Global M&A Network,” said Brenen Hofstadter, Generational’s Chief M&A Officer. “The quality leadership they provide to their respective teams and their commitment to our clients is what makes all the difference—and what makes our team really special.”

Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational, stated, “Don and Mike epitomize what we see every day from our entire team—selfless dedication to our Core Values and serving our clients with excellence. I could not be more proud of the associates that worked on these deals.”

Binkley added, “To have our firm recognized as the USA Investment Bank of the Year is quite an honor and a testament to the diligence and commitment of all of our teams. To be seen as one of the leaders in this competitive field is a great tribute.”

About the Global M&A Network

The Global M&A Network (GM&AN) is a diversified media company and the exclusive publisher of the popular “Top Dealmakers” lists. GM&AN also hosts the “Atlas Awards,” the world’s most prestigious awards for alternative investing, private equity, M&A, restructuring, transactional and business communities worldwide.

About Generational Group

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading, award-winning, full-service M&A advisory firm. With over 300 professionals across 15 offices in North America, the company helps business owners unlock the full value of their businesses through a comprehensive suite of advisory services. These include strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.