Paul Callahan, a former buy-side client of Calder Capital, was recently featured on Acquiring Minds, a podcast for entrepreneurs who buy businesses. Paul’s journey through the acquisition process of Metro Metal Works offers valuable insights, and we’re honored to have worked with him. Tune in to hear his story and learn more about the strategies that led to a successful business acquisition.
About Paul’s Acquisition of Metro Metal Works:
Paul Callahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Seddon Point Capital, engaged Calder’s Buy-Side Team to identify a Georgia-based manufacturing business that aligned with his long-term investment strategy. Drawing on his background in technology, analytics, strategy, and operational leadership at firms including Bain & Company, Accenture, IBM, and Arden Lane Advisors, Paul sought an acquisition where he could drive employee development, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Through Calder Capital’s proprietary outreach efforts, the team generated 24 off-market introductions, leading Paul to evaluate 13 opportunities in greater depth and ultimately submit four offers before successfully acquiring Metro Metal Works.
“Working with Calder Capital on the acquisitions of Metro Metal Works and associated real estate was a genuinely positive experience,” added Paul Callahan. “As a strategic buyer in the metal fabrication space, I needed a partner who understood both the operational realities of manufacturing and the nuances of pairing the right business with the right owner. Sam, Hannah, and Logan delivered on both fronts. They sourced well-qualified opportunities, helped frame realistic valuations, and stayed engaged through the inevitable complexities of due diligence and closing, including the real estate component. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through made two complex transactions feel manageable. I’d gladly work with the Calder team again.”
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Why work with Calder’s Buy-Side Team?
Calder serves as a Buy-Side M&A advisor and provides acquisition search services to serious buyers with clearly defined acquisition criteria.
Calder does all of the heavy lifting: researching prospects, qualifying prospects, verifying ownership, confirming phone numbers and emails, reaching out directly multiple times solely on behalf of our client, and setting up a drip campaign so that your prospects are periodically and professionally contacted. Additionally, as requested, Calder will conduct business valuations, write LOIs, negotiate on behalf of our client, coordinate due diligence, and quarterback all steps to a successful closing.
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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.
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