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Introducing Ken Trupke: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Ken Trupke as our newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor. Introducing Ken: Originally from the Milwaukee area and now residing in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, Ken brings decades of hands-on business leadership and advisory experience to Calder Capital. He began his career in consulting with Price […]

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March 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update

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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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Introducing Bryan Clahassey: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy-Side Associate

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Bryan Clahassey as our newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Bryan: Hailing from East Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bryan brings a strong foundation in finance and economics along with early professional experience in the business services sector. He previously worked with US Signal and BHS Insurance, where he

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January 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update

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In January’s 4-minute update, we discuss a proposed SBA policy change, a confidential closing, recent market observations, and more. Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. Check out our clients who have been featured on the Acquiring Minds podcast: We have 2 searchers who recently closed deals with the Calder Capital Buy-Side team that

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Why International Buyers Are Targeting the U.S. Lower Middle Market

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Global mergers and acquisitions were strong in 2025 and entered 2026 with remarkable momentum. While much of the headlines in the J.P. Morgan M&A Market Outlook focus on mega-deals and transformative transactions well north of $1 billion, one of the most striking trends is the continued strength of cross-border dealmaking. Calder’s Sell-Side team and Buy-Side

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2025 Buy-Side M&A Recap

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In less than 5-minutes, we review each buy-side transaction in 2025, identify the secret sauce in off-market deal making, and share our outlook for 2026! Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. Check out our clients who have been featured on the Acquiring Minds podcast: We have 2 searchers who recently closed deals with

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Private Equity is Stuck, and No Playbook Can Fix It

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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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How Will the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Affect Business Owners Considering a Sale?

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A recent CNBC article by Cheryl Winokur Munk highlights how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is reshaping the tax landscape for small business owners planning an exit. The law’s expansion of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) benefits has already sparked new conversations between sellers, advisors, and M&A professionals with good reason. Under the OBBB,

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