Generational Group Wins Two International M&A Awards

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are pleased to announce that Generational Group will be honored by The M&A Advisor at the upcoming 16th Annual International M&A Awards in New York.

Generational Group will be honored with the following awards:

ENERGY DEAL OF THE YEAR:

Acquisition of Foundation Logistics & Services, LLC by Radiant Logistics

Generational’s deal team was led by Chris Heckert, with the support of Troy Blakely

PRIVATE EQUITY DEAL OF THE YEAR ($10MM TO $50MM):

Acquisition of Althoff Crane Service by Centurion Group a Portfolio Company of SCF Partners

Generational’s deal team was led by Jon LePage, with the support of Michael Goss and Lance Thomasson

Now in its 27th year, The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to provide insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing itself as the industry’s leading media outlet. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance professionals.

The winners of the 16th Annual International M&A Awards will be honored and celebrated at a prestigious Awards Gala. The event is a highlight of the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, to be held September 15 & 16 in New York City. It will feature leading deal makers, investors, and advisors participating in exclusive ‘M&A Ideas’ keynote conversations and fireside chats as well as ‘M&A Connects’ 1-on-1 meetings. To find more information or attend the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, please click here.

“The International M&A Awards shine a spotlight on dealmakers who think bigger, move faster, and break boundaries,” says Roger Aguinaldo, Founder & CEO of The M&A Advisor. “In an era where geopolitics and tech disruption shape every opportunity, these awards recognize the visionaries who turn global complexity into breakthrough value.”

Generational Chief M&A Officer Brenen Hofstadter said, “We have a dedicated team of M&A professionals whose decades of experience truly set us apart, and it's incredibly rewarding to see their work recognized. Our focus on fostering strong relationships within the international investment community continues to create meaningful advantages for our clients.”

Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational stated, “We’re truly honored to receive these awards and be recognized by our peers. I want to commend our deal teams for their hard work and commitment to our clients that each award reflects.”

Binkley added, “While recognition like this is gratifying, the greatest reward comes from knowing we’ve played a part in helping our clients achieve their financial aspirations and dreams.”

To view a comprehensive list of the winners of the 16th Annual International M&A Awards organized by category, please click here.

About Generational Group

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20^th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and consistently ranks #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.