Woodbridge International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mergers and Acquisitions |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Robert M. Koenig (CEO) |
| Headquarters | Woodbridge, CT, US |
| Website | woodbridgegrp |
Woodbridge International is a global mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in middle-market businesses in the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1993 as Woodbridge Group LLC, it is headquartered in Woodbridge, CT, in New Haven County.
History[edit]
Woodbridge Group LLC was founded by Robert M. Koenig in 1993.[1] In 2008, the company started WG Securities LLC and opened its European office in the Netherlands.[2]
In 2012, an office was opened in São Paulo, Brazil.[3] In 2014, Woodbridge International expanded its operations to Frankfurt, Germany.[4] That same year, the firm starded working in Japan and Poland.[5][6]
In 2018, Woodbridge International introduced its 150-day Timeline-Driven Auction.[7][8] Furthermore, the firm expanded its Cape Town office and published a book titled "How to Sell Your Mid-Size Business."[9][10] Next year the company published its 9th book, titled “32 Businesses Sold in 2022.”[1] At the end of 2022, Woodbridge International beat industry expectations with a record 32 closed deals, generating $619 million in liquidity for its clients.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Robert Koenig, Founder & CEO, Woodbridge International". newhavenbiz.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Woodbridge International Expands in China". Yahoo Finance. 2013-08-14. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Woodbridge International Closes Sale of Brazil-Based Labor Import Comercial Importadora Exportadora". Yahoo Finance. 2013-03-12. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Woodbridge International Expands In Germany". mondovisione.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "New Location for Woodbridge Japan Inc Commercial and Engineering Centre". Woodbridge. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Woodbridge International Launches Office in Warsaw, Poland". PAP MediaRoom portal. (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Writer, Ripley Howe/News-Sentinel Staff (2003-08-13). "Annual blessing marks beginning of grape crush". Lodinews.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Woodbridge: TravelQuest acquired by Fred. Olsen Travel". Eastern Daily Press. 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Woodbridge International Publishes Groundbreaking 9th Book: "32 Businesses Sold in 2022, Generating $619 million in Liquidity for our Clients"". FOX8 WGHP. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "How to Sell Your Mid-Size Business: Maximize Price with Marketing and Bidding 9781478201830". eBay. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "M & A Firm Woodbridge International Beats Industry Expectations with Record 32 Closed Deals in 2022". ABC27. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-10-12.