Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that it has won multiple honors at the M&A Atlas Awards. Global M&A Network recognized the accomplished leaders, dealmakers, outstanding firms and the best-value creating transactions during the 7th Annual USA Middle Market and 16th Annual Global M&A Atlas Awards gala celebrations. All winners were recognized on December 10, 2025, in New York.
USA PE Add-On Deal of the Year: AWP Safety, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, acquires Integrity Traffic – Deal Team consists of Executive Managing Director, M&A, Western Region, Lori Galloway and her team, led by Managing Director, M&A, Chad Comroe, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Tony Brock, closed the deal. Executive Managing Director, M&A and Group Leader, David Robinson established the initial relationship with Integrity Traffic.
Industrials Deal of the Year: Blackford Capital acquires Security Fire Systems – Deal Team consists of Executive Managing Director, M&A, Central Region, Michael Goss and his team led by Vice President, M&A, Jacob Mangalath successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Joe Van Voorhis and Senior M&A Advisor, Mike Moore established the initial relationship with Security Fire Systems, Inc.
“Recognition from the Global M&A Network is a meaningful validation of the way our teams approach every engagement,” said Brenen Hofstadter, Generational’s Chief M&A Officer. “The collaboration, leadership, and client-first mindset demonstrated across our firm are what drive successful outcomes and define who we are as an organization.”
Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational, stated, “Chad and Jacob exemplify a selfless dedication to our core values and a steadfast commitment to serving clients with excellence. I am incredibly proud of the associates whose collective efforts made these transactions possible.” Binkley added, “Being recognized as the USA Investment Bank of the Year is a tremendous honor and a testament to the diligence, collaboration, and commitment across our entire organization. This recognition affirms our position as a leader in a highly competitive industry and reflects the strength of our firm as a whole.”
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