Generational Wins Multiple Global M&A Network Awards
By Generational Group
05/05/2023
Generational Group, a leading full-service business advisory firm for middle market, privately held businesses is pleased to announce that it has won several honors at the 2023 5th Annual USA Middle Market M&A Atlas Awards.
Generational was presented with the following awards:
- Investment Banker of the Year: David Fergusson
- Growth Equity Deal of the Year: Michael Goss and Lance Thomasson for IcyBreeze Cooling’s sale of minority equity stake to Corbel Capital Partners
- Aerospace & Services Deal of the Year: Ahmad Behjati and Tristan Keeffe for Integral Industries acquisition by Enjet Aero
All winners were recognized at the 5th Annual USA M&A Atlas Awards on April 27th, 2023, in Washington, D.C. at The Mayflower Hotel, hosted by 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.
“It is wonderful to see so many of our M&A professionals recognized – and special congratulations to David Fergusson for being named Investment Banker of the Year. This is a recognition that he richly deserves for the leadership he provides to our team,” said Brenen Hofstadter, Generational’s Chief M&A Officer.
Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational, stated, “I am pleased that so many of our associates were recognized by The Global M&A Network. It is a real honor to serve our clients, and I am proud of the way our team of skilled professionals strive for excellence each and every day.”
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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 1,800 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 2022, 2024 and 2025.