DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held and family-owned businesses, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized for closing the Transaction of the Year in "Consumer and Retail Products (Under $50 Million)" by the M&A Advisor.  The award was announced at the M&A Awards Gala on Tuesday, December 13.  The M&A Advisor Awards honor excellence in deal-making judged by an independent body of industry experts.

"The award winners represent the best of the M&A industry in 2011 and earned these honors by standing out in a group of very impressive finalists," said Roger Aguinaldo, CEO and Founder of The M&A Advisor.  "From the lower middle market transaction to the multi-billion Deal of the Year, we are recognizing the leading transactions, firms and individuals that represent the highest levels of performance."

"I'd like to congratulate Managing Director James Korreck and his entire team that worked on the acquisition of Midwest Hydroponic and Homebrewing Supplies, Inc," stated Ryan Binkley, President of Generational Equity. "This deal is an indication of the skills our deal makers possess, we are quite proud and honored to have been recognized by our peers for this transaction."

James Korreck, Generational Equity's lead managing director for the merger stated, "The owners and management team at Midwest Supplies did a magnificent job building a very attractive company that raised the interest of many prospective buyers. The buyers, Adirondack Capital and Bosworth Capital, were a great fit from both a business and personal standpoint. Their business acumen coupled with their character and people skills went a long way toward ensuring a successful transaction and future growth."

About the M&A Advisor

Since 1998, The M&A Advisor has been presenting, recognizing the achievement of and facilitating connections between the world's leading mergers and acquisitions, financing and turnaround professionals with a comprehensive range of services including M&A SUMMITS; M&A AWARDS; M&A CONNECTS™; M&A ALERTS™, M&A LINKS™ and M&A MARKET INTEL™. To learn more visit: www.maadvisor.com. 

About Generational Equity

Generational Equity provides mergers, acquisitions, strategic growth advisory services, and information for privately held and family-owned businesses to exit their business successfully. Generational Equity uses a four-phase approach that includes education, financial analysis and reporting, sales documentation and deal-making ability to offer business owners an unparalleled level of commitment and experience, all focused on helping to release the generational equity and wealth in every business.  Generational Equity is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and has more than 200 professionals. For more information visit the following websites at www.genequityco.com, www.gecpress.com, or http://blog.genequityco.com/.

For more information:
Rebecca Gruman
972-232-1100
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