
Generational Group Nominated for a Record Number of M&A Advisor Awards
By Generational Group
09/22/2017
We are pleased to announce that Generational Group has been named a finalist for a record 31 M&A Advisor awards. In addition to 28 individual awards, the Company is also a finalist for three prestigious "firm" awards including:
- Consulting Firm of the Year
- Investment Banking Firm of the Year
- Valuation Firm of the Year
The finalists have been selected from the nominees in the first stage of evaluation, and the independent panel of judges will now focus their attention on the challenging task of selecting the ultimate award winners that will be announced at the Awards Gala on Monday, November 13th, at the Metropolitan Club.
Click here for a detailed list of the 16th Annual M&A Advisor Award Finalists.
"Since the inception of the M&A Advisor Awards in 2002, we have been recognizing the leading dealmakers, firms and transactions. And each year we celebrate the creativity, perseverance and ingenuity of our industry's professionals," says David Fergusson, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of The M&A Advisor.
"While our industry has undergone significant transformation since our first awards were presented 15 years ago, we are convinced, more than ever before, that M&A is a driving force of the economy. It is truly an honor for our firm to be able to recognize the contribution that the 2017 award finalists have made."
Dwight Jacobs, Executive Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions for Generational Group stated, "It is a real honor to be a finalist in over 30 M&A Advisor Award categories. Once again it is a pleasure to be recognized by our peers for providing world-class M&A consulting services for our clients. We look forward to participating in the awards banquet in November."
This year's finalists represent many of the industry's leading firms, including: Cahill Gordon & Reindel, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Ernst & Young LLP, Generational Group, Golub Capital, L Catterton, Raymond James, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Golden Gate Capital, Cerberus Capital Management, and many more.
Terry Johnson, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer with our firm commented, "These award nominations are the culmination of the hard work and dedication of our entire team. However, we never lose sight of the fact that each of these awards represents clients and their families whom we were honored to be entrusted to represent. We will soon surpass $4 billion in wealth transferred to our clients, and it is humbling to play a role in creating a legacy for them that will last for generations."
Generational Group has regularly been recognized by key independent bodies like The M&A Advisor for our leading role in this industry and the comprehensive guidance we provide our clients. You can find a list of awards we have won on our website.
About Generational
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 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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.