Buy-Side

How Individual Buyers Can Compete with Private Equity

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Calder Capital’s Buy-Side Director, Sam Scharich, recently joined Matthias Smith, Founder of Pioneer Capital Advisory, for a webinar on how individual buyers can successfully compete with private equity in today’s competitive M&A environment. Watch the full discussion below! What’s the key to standing out in a crowded buyer field? Sam and Matthias explore actionable strategies: […]

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Extra Credit Projects of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by Grand Rapids-area Entrepreneur

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“I hired Calder Capital to assist me on the Buy-Side, and now that I’m through the process, I couldn’t be happier! Sam and his team were diligent, professional and had a refreshing sense of urgency. While the process took a bit longer than I expected, the team never wavered and frankly helped me through a

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The Acquisition of Portland Products Named Crain’s Grand Rapids 2025 Manufacturing Deal of the Year

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Calder Capital is proud to announce that the acquisition of Portland Products of Portland, MI, by Rick Slater and Ben Greve, backed by Sleeping Giant Capital of Kalamazoo, MI, has been named Crain’s Grand Rapids 2025 Deal of the Year in the Manufacturing category. This prestigious recognition by Crain’s serves to highlight transactions that create

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150+ Year Old Family Business, Requarth Co. of Dayton, OH, Acquired by Schockman Lumber of St. Henry, OH

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“We were incredibly impressed with how Calder’s team connected us with Requarth within just three months of our initial engagement. That level of efficiency and precision reflects the strength of Calder’s process and network. We’ve been so pleased with the experience that we’re continuing to partner with their Buy-Side team, including Matt Uhl, to pursue

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Tarpon Stainless of Tarpon Springs, FL, Acquired by AmeriKooler of Hialeah, FL

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“We were glad that we picked Calder Capital to represent us. Sam and Parker were proactive, transparent, and incredibly resourceful in identifying and facilitating this off-market opportunity.” – Gian Carlo Alonso, CEO, AmeriKooler, Hialeah, FL (Buyer) “The approach and organization displayed by Calder Capital truly impressed us. They kept communication flowing and respected our timelines.

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Is It A Good Time To Buy A Business?​

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In today’s volatile economic climate, many prospective business buyers hesitate, waiting for more stability before making significant investments. However, history and current market dynamics suggest that periods of uncertainty often present the most compelling opportunities. As Warren Buffett famously advised, “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.”​ The Current Economic

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March 2025 Off-Market Sellers Update

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In our 6-minute March update, we discuss March’s results, what our buyers currently have under LOI, a spotlight on a current buy-side client, a massive obstacle to avoid in the acquisition process, and more! March’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching our March 2025 Off-Market Sellers Update! Email sam@caldergr.com with any questions and

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EBW Electronics of Holland, MI Acquired by ADAC of Grand Rapids, MI

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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of EBW Electronics, headquartered in Holland, MI, by ADAC, based in Grand Rapids, MI. ADAC, a diversified solutions provider to the automotive, industrial, medical, marine and other industries, founded in 1975 is renowned for its development and production of vehicle access systems, sensor technologies, lighting components,

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Maximizing M&A Success with Pooled Employer Retirement Plans

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Guest post by Jeff Dykstra, Senior Vice President, Rockefeller Global Family Office With the introduction of the Secure Act and Secure Act 2.0, Pooled Employer Retirement Plans (PEPs) are now an important and growing solution to assist small to large businesses with offering 401(k) retirement plan benefits to their employees. By adopting a PEP, businesses

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