Generational’s David Fergusson Named Investment Banker of the Year

By Generational Group

05/08/2023

Generational Group, a leading full-service business advisory firm for middle market, privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that David Fergusson was named Investment Banker of the Year at the 2023 5th Annual USA Middle Market M&A Atlas Awards.

Generational was also honored with the following awards:

• Growth Equity Deal of the Year: Michael Goss and Lance Thomasson for IcyBreeze Cooling’s sale of a 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.

In accepting the Investment Banker of the Year award, David Fergusson said: “I am truly honored to accept this award on behalf of our extraordinary Generational team.”

“Our success is directly attributable to the founding principles that Ryan Binkley and John Binkley established when they started Generational,” Fergusson added. “As the firm has grown, so too have our achievements. The recognition our professionals have received – including recent awards as Investment Bank of The Year and Consulting Firm of the Year – are a testament to the power of holding true to the Golden Rule of respect, love and stewardship as our guiding light.”

“We are guided by a firmwide commitment to unity, integrity, diligence and excellence.”

“We are pleased that David was recognized by the Global M&A Network,” said Brenen Hofstadter, Generational’s Chief M&A Officer. “He is an exceptional dealmaker, business builder, and East Region leader.”

Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational, stated, “It is truly a blessing to have so many members of our team recognized by the Global M&A Network. Their commitment to serve our clients is at the core of our success. Special congratulations to David Fergusson for his recognition in the highly competitive M&A industry.”