Benchmark International Facilitates the Sale of Challenger Pools of Tampa, Inc. to Cody Pools of Florida, LLC

Tampa, FL, April 12, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the transaction between Challenger Pools of Tampa, Inc., and Cody Pools of Florida, LLC, a portfolio company of Prospect Partners, a Private Equity fund.

Benchmark International Managing Director, Dara Shareef, stated, "We would like to congratulate our clients, Bruce and Caroline Esquinaldo, on the sale of Challenger Pools. The proceeds will allow them to enjoy the fruits of their labor."

Challenger was the largest pool builder in the Tampa Bay area. Benchmark International has a relationship with Prospect Partners, which owns one of the largest pool builders in the country, Cody Pools. Benchmark ran a full marketing process that attracted both financial and strategic buyers, but ultimately utilized its relationship with Prospect to secure a good exit price for the sellers.

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Benchmark International's global offices provide business owners in the middle market and lower middle market with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. To date, Benchmark International handled engagements in excess of $5B across 30 industries worldwide. With decades of global M&A experience, Benchmark International's deal teams, working from 14 offices across the world, have assisted hundreds of owners achieve their personal objectives and ensure the continued growth of their business.