In the Exit Planning Institute’s 2025 National State of Owner Readiness Report, they found that only 22% of baby boomer business owners had a formal, written business transition plan. When owners are not prepared emotionally, operationally, or financially for the scrutiny that they will receive from buyers and lenders, the sale process can become intensely […]
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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Olivia Devereux as our Sell-Side Business Development Lead. Originally from Petoskey, Michigan, Olivia brings a people-first mindset to Calder Capital. Previously, she worked in a strategic consulting role supporting a privately held small-business portfolio, advising ownership on growth initiatives across a group
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Browning from Sell-Side Analyst to Sell-Side Associate. As an Analyst, Nick supported Calder’s sell-side practice by collecting and analyzing client financials, building valuation models, integrating analyses into CIMs, and assisting advisors through the early stages of transactions. As a Sell-Side Associate, his role expands to
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Riley Hagen from Sell-Side Analyst to Sell-Side Associate. As an Analyst, Riley supported Calder’s sell-side practice by collecting and analyzing client financials, building valuation models, integrating analyses into CIMs, and assisting advisors through the early stages of transactions. As a Sell-Side Associate, his role expands to
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Weess from Sell-Side Associate to Sell-Side M&A Advisor. As an Associate, Greg oversaw analyst and intern work, supported advisors with due diligence and transaction execution in lower middle market deals, worked on valuations and marketing materials, and presented valuation analyses to clients. As a Sell-Side
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Dykstra from Sell-Side Associate to Sell-Side Director of Operations. As an Associate, Jonathan oversaw analyst and intern work, supported advisors with due diligence and transaction execution in lower middle market deals, worked on valuations and marketing materials, and presented valuation analyses to clients. As the
Private equity has caught a lot of flak this year, and to be clear, that’s not our aim here. We have a deep respect for the profession and count many smart, hardworking PE professionals as friends and clients. They’re operating in a brutally difficult environment: quality deals are harder to source, competition is intense, multiples
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Often, business owners hear from potential buyers out of the blue. A message may come in from a private equity firm, a strategic operator, or an investment group expressing interest in a conversation. They typically compliment the owner, point to your company’s position in the market, and suggest there’s alignment with their investment goals, and
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Welcome to our November 2025 Buy-Side update! In November’s 6-minute update, we discuss whether it’s worth it to hire an advisor, along with analyzing a recent closing, and finally we review our outlook for the remainder of the year. Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. November 2025 Results: Check out our clients who
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Grand Rapids, MI – December 5, 2025 – Calder Capital, a nationwide leader in mergers and acquisitions advisory services, celebrated a year of growth and gratitude by donating $30,000 to three local charities during its annual Calder Deal Ball. Held at The Rutledge in Grand Rapids, the event brought together 150 attendees, including clients, business
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