FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lane Carrick Recognized by the International Business Brokers Association with IBBA Platinum Award
Dallas, Texas – June 8, 2026 – Lane Carrick, Managing Director of Optima Mergers & Acquisitions, has been recognized by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) with the prestigious IBBA Platinum Award for outstanding performance during 2025.
The award was presented at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The IBBA is the world’s largest professional trade association for Business Brokers and M&A Advisors.
The IBBA Platinum Award recognizes business brokerage professionals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in facilitating successful business transactions and serving business owners throughout the business transfer process.
Emily Bowler, Executive Director of the IBBA, congratulated this year’s award recipients.
“The professionals recognized through the IBBA’s Member Excellence Awards program represent the highest standards of our profession. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to helping business owners successfully transition their businesses have a lasting impact on entrepreneurs, employees, families, and communities. We are proud to recognize Lane Carrick for this outstanding achievement and their contributions to the business brokerage industry.”
Award recipients are recognized based on verified business transactions completed during the previous calendar year. The IBBA’s Member Excellence Awards program celebrates the accomplishments of professionals who demonstrate excellence in business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions advisory services.
For more information about Lane Carrick and Optima Mergers & Acquisitions, visit https://www.theoptimateam.com/ or contact inquiry@theoptimateam.com.
About Optima Mergers & Acquisitions
Optima Mergers & Acquisitions provides expert advisory services to middle-market business owners, specializing in strategic sales and acquisitions. With a commitment to maximizing value and ensuring smooth transitions, Optima helps companies navigate the complexities of the M&A process across a variety of sectors.
About the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
Founded in 1984 and with more than 3,000 members worldwide, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is the largest international non-profit association operating exclusively for people and firms engaged in business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions. The IBBA provides education, conferences, professional designations, networking opportunities, and resources to support the business brokerage profession and the successful transfer of business ownership.
For more information, visit www.ibba.org.
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