CMG Wins 2023 International Deal of the Year

Carter Morse & Goodrich (“CMG”) is proud to announce that it was named winner of the “International Industrial Deal of the Year (Over $100 million)” at the 14th Annual M&A Advisor International Awards, for the acquisition of Williams Distributing, a multi-generational family HVAC distributor headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Daikin Comfort Technologies with headquarters in Osaka, Japan.

An independent judging panel of industry experts evaluated nominations representing over 250 individual companies from across the world – a wide and varied group with deals valued between $10 million and tens of billions.  Winners will be celebrated at a black-tie Awards Gala in New York City this fall.



“We are honored to be recognized with this prestigious international award again this year by The M&A Advisor. We are thrilled for the opportunity to work across borders and to achieve a superior outcome for the Williams family.” said Ramsey Goodrich, Managing Partner at CMG.  We are excited to share this recognition with the collaborative team of advisors, including Honigman, LLP (legal counsel), BDO (quality of earnings and financial advisory) and Rehmann (tax and accounting advisory).  

“These International M&A Awards celebrate the power of global collaboration and the pursuit of valuable opportunities. In a world shaped by geopolitics, these awards honor the remarkable achievements of experts who transcend borders to unlock exceptional value.” stated Roger Aguinaldo, Founder & CEO, The M&A Advisor.

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