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13-02-2025
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Blackford Capital Earns M&A Atlas Awards for U.S.A. Deal of the Year and Rising Star Dealmaker
Blackford Capital was also a finalist for Private Equity Firm of the Year award Americas M&A Atlas Awards Trophy Blackford Capital Team Members GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackford Capital ('Blackford'), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it was awarded U.S.A. Deal of the Year at the 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by Global M&A Network, LLC. Rishabh Mukherjee, CFA, Blackford's Vice President of Deals (T/IPP), was also honored as a 2024 America's Rising Star Dealmaker. The Americas M&A Atlas Awards, presented at a gala held on February 6, recognize the achievements of influential dealmakers and leaders, outstanding firms, and the best growth-delivering transactions of the year. Blackford Capital was also named a finalist for the Private Equity Firm of the Year award. Blackford received the U.S.A. Deal of the Year award for the acquisition of Industrial Molding Corporation by its portfolio company Davalor Mold Company, LLC ('Davalor') from NN, Inc. Industrial Molding Corporation, the first add-on to the Davalor platform, has expanded the company's breadth of capabilities and strengthened its leadership team, while also serving as a solid foundation for continued expansion and innovation. 'We are extremely honored to be recognized by Global M&A Network for our team's success in closing a strategically important deal for our portfolio, particularly in 2024's more competitive deal environment,' said Martin Stein, Blackford Capital's founder and managing director. 'I sincerely appreciate the hard work of everyone at Blackford who contributed to this accomplishment, and together we will look to build on our achievements from last year.' Mr. Mukherjee was also named a 2024 America's Rising Star Dealmakers by the Global M&A Network, which recognizes brilliant and exceptional young dealmakers for their achievements, dedication, and talents for closing value-creating transactions. Mr. Mukherjee has over seven years of experience in executing complex transactions, as well as a demonstrated ability to deliver projects on both the buy-side and sell-side by working closely with various stakeholders across the entire deal lifecycle. "Rishabh's recognition is truly well-earned," said Mr. Stein. "He has played an important role in the investment process at Blackford, and his ability to collaborate with stakeholders has brought a people-centered approach to dealmaking. This award is a testament to the impact he has had our firm, and we look forward to his future contributions.' For more information, and for a detailed list of all the Award winners for the 16th Americas M&A Atlas Awards and Rising Star Awards, please visit About Blackford Capital Founded in 2010, Blackford Capital is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Blackford acquires, manages, and builds founder and family-owned, lower middle-market companies, with a focus on the manufacturing, industrial and distribution industries. Blackford has a track record of exceptional returns, a disciplined and relentless approach to value creation, and a focus on operational excellence and a compelling culture. In 2023 and 2024, Blackford Capital was named to Inc's list of Founder-Friendly Investors, was recognized by ACG Detroit with the 2023 M&A Dealmaker of the Year Award and awarded the 2023 Small Markets Deal of the Year award by both Buyouts Magazine and the Global M&A Network Atlas Awards. For more information, visit Media Contact: Lambert by LLYCJennifer Hurson (845) 729-3100jhurson@ Jackson Lin(646) 717-4593jlin@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
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12-02-2025
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Global M&A Network Praises Cherry Bekaert's Transactions Practice and "Rising Star" Director
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherry Bekaert (the Firm) is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the Global M&A Network with the 2024 Accounting & Due Diligence Firm of the Year, the practice's fourth consecutive win. The Firm has also been honored with the USA Deal of the Year, acknowledging Cherry Bekaert's recent acquisition of Kerr Consulting. These awards were announced at the Global M&A Network's 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards gala at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on February 6, 2025. In addition, Luis Andre, Director in the Firm's Deal Advisory practice, was named a Rising Star Dealmaker, an award that recognizes the achievements of young dealmakers, validates their enthusiasm for the industry and celebrates their growing leadership ability. "Despite residual challenges in the M&A market, Cherry Bekaert's Transactions practice posted near-record results, advising on nearly 600 deals with an aggregate transaction value of over $19 billion. We applaud the tenacity and diligence of our entire Transaction Advisory team, especially dedicated individuals like Luis, who are contributing to our Firm's excellence," says Scott Moss, Cherry Bekaert Partner and Transactions Practice Leader. "On behalf of our Transactions practice and Cherry Bekaert, I want to thank Global M&A Network for these distinguished industry awards." About Global M&A Network The Global M&A Network is a diversified digital media and conference connecting company. The company produces the Turnaround Atlas Awards, Women Leaders & Dealmaker Awards and the M&A Atlas branded awards programs worldwide – from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mumbai, to London. About M&A Atlas Awards The independently governed M&A Atlas Awards exclusively honors excellence in the categories of deals, teams and outstanding firms. About Cherry Bekaert Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in the U.S. and internationally. "Cherry Bekaert" is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC is not a licensed CPA firm. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, and tax. We exercise a deliberate curiosity to know our clients' industries and work collaboratively to create shared success. For more details, visit Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram. © 2025 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cherry Bekaert Sign in to access your portfolio
