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Footprint Capital Announced as Winner in the 16th Annual International M&A Awards
Columbus, OH 10/3/2025 – The M&A Advisor recently awarded the honorees of the 16th Annual International M&A Awards. Footprint Capital’s Advisory role in the Keystone Compliance acquisition by Applus+ Laboratories was named a winner for the Professional Services Deal of the Year.
The winners of the 16th Annual International M&A Awards will be honored at a prestigious Black-tie Gala, a key feature of the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, to be held on September 15th & 16th in New York City. It will feature prominent deal makers, investors, and advisors participating in exclusive ‘M&A Ideas’ keynote conversations and fireside chats, and ‘M&A Connects’ 1-on-1 meetings.
“True excellence in dealmaking is defined by clarity of vision, bold leadership, and the ability to create lasting impact,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder & CEO of The M&A Advisor. “As the recipient of the Professional Services Deal of the Year award, Footprint Capital’s Keystone Compliance Acquisition by Applus+ Laboratories exemplifies these qualities. We proudly celebrate Footprint Capital for exceptional results, surpassing peers, and setting a new standard for success in today’s dynamic and competitive marketplace.”
“Working with the Footprint team was a great experience. They offered outstanding advice and timely communication throughout the entire process. Their seamless collaboration with me kept the process running smoothly and alleviated a lot of stress. Their professionalism is top-notch, and I would absolutely choose to work with them again." - Sam Mastovich, General Manager of Keystone Compliance
See the full winners list here: 16th Annual International M&A Awards.
Footprint Capital is a middle market investment bank with locations in Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania focused on advising owners and operators of privately held companies in the middle market. Footprint Capital’s services include sell-side and buy-side merger and acquisition advisory, private equity and family office deal origination services, ownership transition planning, debt advisory, and strategic management consulting. For more information, visit: www.footprintcapital.com.
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