In this Q1 2026 sell-side update, Garrett Monroe of Calder Capital breaks down a major shift in the market for business owners considering selling a business. Seller engagement is rising significantly, with more owners entering the market earlier and seeking valuations, yet deal closings remain slower due to cautious buyers, extended diligence timelines, and evolving […]
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There’s been a major shift in acquisition financing that buyers should be paying attention to, especially in manufacturing. In this month’s update, we break down the new SBA incentives, what they actually mean for deal financing, and why we’re seeing a steady increase in activity across certain sectors. We also share a quick update on
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Calder Capital is partnering with EHTC to launch a comprehensive, month-long survey focused on capturing current business owner readiness, transition planning, and market sentiment. This joint initiative will run throughout May, with both organizations distributing the survey across their respective networks. The goal of this survey is to better understand how business owners are thinking
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Calder Capital is proud to announce Harlo Products acquisition by Borgman Capital has been recognized as the winner of the Outstanding Growth Award – Deal of the Year (Between $10MM–$20MM) by ACG West Michigan. Calder Capital served Harlo Products of Grandville, Michigan as its exclusive sell-side advisor in their sale to Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Borgman Capital. The transaction, completed in May 2025, stands out as
Calder Capital is proud to announce ADAC’s acquisition of EBW Electronics was recognized as a finalist for the Outstanding Growth Award – Deal of the Year (Between $10MM–$20MM) by ACG West Michigan. Calder Capital served ADAC of Grand Rapids, Michigan as its exclusive buy-side advisor in their acquisition of Holland, Michigan-based EBW Electronics. The transaction, completed in April 2025, was a strategic West Michigan-based acquisition that supports ADAC’s continued innovation, end-market diversification, and
Calder Capital, a nationwide M&A firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has climbed the ranks to No. 62 on Inc.’s sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. This prestigious ranking by Inc. recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Calder Capital was listed as #5 in Michigan and #1 in
Calder Capital is proud to announce that Calder Capital Buy-Side Director Hannah Nabhan has been named a 2025 inductee into the DealStats Hall of Fame, a national recognition honoring top contributors to one of the leading databases of private-company M&A transactions. The DealStats database, maintained by Business Valuation Resources (BVR), is a widely used tool
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Axial recently published an article Who’s Buying in the Lower Middle Market in 2026? Key Buyer Trends From Axial Data, where they included a table showing “Average Closed Deal TEV By Buyer Type”. Axial did not provide any inferences related to current buyer aggressiveness, and so Calder stepped in to dissect the data and make some inferences regarding who the
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Calder Capital’s Brad Wallace, a Sell-Side M&A Advisor, recently joined host Paul Maskill on The Turnaround Boardroom Podcast to discuss the importance of business valuation and the steps involved in preparing a business for sale. In this episode, Paul Maskill interviews Brad Wallace, focusing on the process of selling your business, particularly in the home service industry. They discuss the importance of
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Calder Capital, LLC has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has received this recognition. This continued honor reflects Calder Capital’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees are supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed.
