Calder Capital has been retained to assist our client, a 150-year-old family office, in the acquisition of a company within the following fields: technology, logistics, precision manufacturing, professional services, outsourcing, engineering, electronics, plastics, automotive, wood products, aerospace, and medical device technologies. The targeted location is the Great Lakes region, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Our client is seeking a business ideally in the range of $5M to $50M in revenue, although a greater emphasis will be placed on the fit, synergies, and expertise our client is able to provide or retain in the space.  In addition, our client may also be interested in pre-revenue companies, including intellectual property. Potential sellers should be aware that our client has completed multiple acquisitions in these sectors previously and is able to proceed expeditiously on a transaction.
Acquisition Criteria:
Target: Technology, logistics, precision manufacturing, professional services, outsourcing, engineering, electronics, plastics, automotive, wood products, aerospace, and medical device technologies.
Geography: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Revenue: $5M – $50M.
Valuation/Deal Structure: Our client is seeking a complete buyout, with a strong preference to retain key talent and personnel.
About Our Client:
Our client is an established asset manager, a well-renowned and reputable family office with an incredible team. The team is known for driving growth in its subsidiaries through investing in the right personnel, drawing on vast and numerous industries’ expertise, and reinvesting in companies for long-term sustainability.
Our client has previously closed multiple deals in the industrial and precision manufacturing sectors and is experienced in streamlining the process for both parties. The buyer does not seek to purchase businesses for a quick flip or a limited holding period. Rather, they will aim to hold, grow, and preserve an owner’s legacy over the long term by uncovering synergies with existing subsidiaries and incorporating continuous improvement processes.
Based in the Midwest, our client has a deep familiarity with customers in the Great Lakes region and prides itself upon safety, sustainability, longstanding customer and employee relationships, and excellent service to customers. They are seeking to further support their existing customer base and bring valuable experience in growing and managing companies to a new business in the Great Lakes Region.
If you are interested or know of a potentially interested party, please fill out the form below or contact:
Matt Uhl
Direct: 616-648-8032
matt.uhl@caldergr.com