Calder is representing a hands-on, value-creating executive seeking to acquire a strong, foundational business with a recurring or repeat revenue base. Our buyer is interested in product distribution, services, or light manufacturing businesses, with a focus on companies operating within technology and advanced solutions, infrastructure-driven niches, industrial and operational systems, and compliance, safety, and support services.
The ideal target is generating $5M-$20M in revenue and located in the Tristate region. Our buyer is open to companies that can be relocated.
Acquisition Criteria:
Target: Product Distribution, Services, or Light Manufacturing.
Geography: Tri-State Region – New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Revenue: $5M-$20M.
About Our Client:
Our client is a Tri-State-based operator with 15+ years of executive leadership experience and a proven track record of scaling and exiting middle-market businesses. As CEO, he led a team that grew revenue from $39M+ to $92M+ in 12 months during the COVID era. Over his full tenure, the business sustained 30%+ YoY growth and increased enterprise value by more than $100M. He has successfully led the sale of a business to a $6B private equity sponsor and played a key role in the integration of six acquisitions, materially scaling operations and doubling the workforce.
With experience sitting in both the CFO and CEO seats, our client brings a disciplined, owner-minded approach that balances growth with financial rigor. He has strengthened liquidity by 200%+, improved planning and controls, and navigated complex integrations and high-stakes negotiations. A people-first, values-driven leader guided by honesty, integrity, loyalty, humility, and courage, he has spent more than 20 years in family-owned business environments and deeply respects founder legacy. His acquisition focus is to preserve culture, professionalize operations, and build a durable platform for long-term growth.
If you are interested or know of a potentially interested party, please fill out the confidentially connect form or contact:
Cade Peterson
Direct: 231-920-2544
[email protected]