Generational Group Reaches 1,800 Closed M&A Deals and Earns Top-Tier 2025 LSEG Rankings

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm serving privately held businesses, is proud to announce the successful completion of 1,800 M&A transactions, along with new industry leading 2025 league table recognition by LSEG. Together, these achievements underscore the firm’s sustained momentum and long-standing leadership in the middle-market M&A sector.

Generational continues to rank highly in industry standings compiled by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv). Over the past five years, the firm has consistently been ranked #1 or #2 nationally in total transactions closed across deal sizes ranging from $25 million to $1 billion.

The milestone of 1,800 completed transactions highlights Generational’s deep commitment to helping business owners navigate pivotal business transitions with clarity and confidence. Through a disciplined advisory process and a team of experienced professionals, the firm remains focused on maximizing value while safeguarding the legacy its clients have built.

“Closing our 1,800th transaction represents more than a numerical milestone,” said Brenen Hofstadter, Chief M&A Officer at Generational. “Each transaction closed represents a force-multiplier. Each new & renewed relationship with a buyer, lender, lawyer and accountant adds value to our clients in the future. The group’s transactional experiences further enhance our capabilities.”

Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational, added, “Both of these accomplishments are the direct result of an exceptional team and the entrepreneurs who choose us as their advisor at a defining moment in their journey. Our purpose has always been to help business owners realize the full value of what they have built, and that mission continues to guide everything we do.”

Looking ahead, Generational Group remains well-positioned to support privately held companies across North America as M&A activity accelerates. With a proven process and team of seasoned M&A professionals, the firm is prepared to lead clients in the evolving M&A landscape.

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 1,800 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2025 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 2022, 2024, and 2025.