The number of sell-side M&A firms dwarfs the number of firms offering buy-side M&A services, and unfortunately, there is generally a negative connotation associated with hiring a buy-side firm. This is usually driven by concerns about excessive fees and past bad experiences with little in return in the form of actionable leads. Why use a […]
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Welcome to September’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! In our 2-minute September update, Buy-Side Director Sam Scharich covers leftover leads from past searches, a must-listen M&A podcast, changes being seen in the M&A market, and our September leads update! September’s Results: Check out the Acquiring Minds Podcast by clicking here! Have a question you’d like answered?
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Amid a backdrop of election-year uncertainty, the Calder Capital/SBDA team successfully completed transaction #34 of 2024. While rising rates and seller sentiment played less of a role in the M&A landscape YoY, broader economic concerns surrounding the political climate have driven cautious optimism among buyers and sellers alike. Despite this, the Calder Capital/SBDA team remains
Welcome to August’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! In this month’s update, Senior Dealmaker, Patrick Robey, outlines the pros and cons of alternative financing and how he’s utilizing unitranche debt in a deal today, along with an off-market leads update. Take a listen below! August’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching August’s
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Will Gano, a successful buy-side client of Calder Capital, was recently featured on Acquiring Minds, a podcast for entrepreneurs who buy businesses. Will’s journey through the acquisition process offers valuable insights, and we’re proud to have played a part in his success. Tune in to hear his story and learn more about the strategies that
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Welcome to July’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! In three minutes, Buy-Side Director Sam Scharich provides an off-market leads and overall market update, and interviews Buy-Side Associate Alex Flechsig about what buyers want to know prior to searching for off-market deals. July’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching July’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers
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Welcome to June’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! In 2 minutes, Buy-Side Director Sam Scharich covers a deal structure element you’ll want to include in your offer (when using SBA financing), a mid-year update, and the outlook for the rest of the year. June’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching June’s 2024
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With the successful sale of an electrical contractor and food service distributor on June 26th, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transactions #19 and #20 of 2024. “We feel very good through the first half of the year,” noted Max Friar, Calder’s Founder. “The first half of 2023 was a bit slow in terms of engaging
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In May’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update video, Buy-Side Director, Sam Scharich, discusses a shift occurring in the market, what the typical seller today looks like, and how Calder can pursue specific acquisition targets for a buyer even when its a sensitive or highly confidential situation. May’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for
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“Despite the headlines of ‘doom and gloom’, we are seeing businesses that have maintained or improved performance through recent years achieving higher than typical levels of interest and selling for healthy multiples. The market remains strong for resilient businesses, specifically in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors.” – Jake McDonald, Calder Capital M&A Advisor, Chicago, IL
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