New York, New York – Calder Capital is proud to announce that Patrick Robey, M&A Advisor, has been named a finalist for Investment Banker of the Year by The M&A Advisor. This recognition underscores Robey’s outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact in the M&A industry.
Calder Capital Founder Max Friar congratulated Patrick, stating, “Patrick’s ability to navigate complex transactions with creativity and precision has elevated Calder’s reputation in the market. On behalf of Calder Capital, we commend Patrick for his remarkable contributions to the team and sincerely congratulate him for being recognized as a Finalist for Investment Banker of the Year.”
Since joining Calder in 2016, Patrick has led several of the firm’s most significant and groundbreaking transactions, including:
- The $75M recapitalization and acquisition of Servpro of Saginaw, which was itself recognized as a finalist at The M&A Advisor’s 23rd Annual Awards for M&A Deal of the Year ($75M–$100M) and Industrials Deal of the Year ($50M–$100M).
- The confidential $160M sale of a multi-location agriculture equipment dealership, a landmark and first-of-its-kind transaction for Calder, which required OEM approval and complex second-generation structuring.
- ADAC’s acquisition of EBW Electronics, a family-owned EMS company, sourced through a Calder Capital buy-side outreach campaign. Calder’s buy-side search for ADAC generated over 30 qualified introductions.
Robey’s excellence has been consistently recognized, including being named the 2024 Dealmaker of the Year by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business and honored as a 2025 Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor.
Beyond the transactions, Patrick is a mentor and leader within Calder and supports client success through rigorous due diligence and thoughtful post-close planning. His career is defined by a sharp strategic mind, client-first philosophy, and exceptional deal structuring ability. Patrick holds a BA in Management and Economics from Hope College. He is a speaker and mentor through Hope’s business department, a long-time judge for ACG West Michigan’s Valuation Cup, and active in youth sports and faith-based volunteer work. He resides in Holland, MI, with his wife, Olivia, daughter Charlotte, and their three Shepherds.
For a complete list of the award finalists from the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, please click here.
About The M&A Advisor:
Now in its 27th year, The M&A Advisor was founded to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing the industry’s leading media outlet in 1998. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance professionals, delivering a range of integrated services to accelerate the pace of dealmaking. Learn more at www.MaAdvisor.com.
About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.