In a December 2018 blog post we reported that, according to a 2018 Q3 IBBA Market Pulse Report, it was still firmly a seller’s market. In the most recent IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey for Q4 2018, M&A advisors and business brokers reported that in the Main Street and Lower Middle Market sectors, […]
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Mergers & acquisitions advisors love to work with clients who have already done their homework about valuation. When owners have taken the time to look at their businesses objectively and made changes that resulted in less owner dependence, that makes those businesses far more attractive to buyers and much more salable. Max Friar has worked
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One of the challenges Mergers & Acquisitions advisors face is educating business owners about valuation. In an ideal world, owners would begin assessing the strengths and weaknesses of their companies years before they consider putting them up for sale. In this way they would come to a good understanding of what their businesses are worth
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Grand Rapids, MI-based Think Chromatic, LLC, has been acquired by Individual Investor, Matt Emery. After nearly 15 years working in the 3D industry, Jay Hoelscher decided that he was ready to pursue other interests, including potentially returning to his roots as a university instructor in 3D design and
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Grand Rapids, MI-based Corporate Conversions, LLC has acquired SLB Networks, a digital marketing company based in Belmont, Michigan. Ryan Duba, founder of SLB Networks, will be partnering with Corporate Conversions to make sure that his clients will continue to get the same professional and responsive service they always
The most recent survey done by IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse reveals that the market for businesses was still very active and deals were still getting continuously done as fiscal year 2018 closed out. This market continues to be a seller’s market, and experts do not expect that this will change in the near
2018 Q3 Survey Gives a Good Continued Outlook for Sellers Read More »
December 2018 – Calder Capital, LLC, a mergers & acquisitions firm focused on lower middle market industrial and service transactions, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Grand Rapids, MI-based Performance Die Cutting & Finishing, LLC. Established in 1987, Performance Die Cutting specializes in die cutting of sheets, cardboard, foam, cloth, and other materials
Grand Rapids Manufacturer Performance Die Cutting Acquired by Investor! Read More »
Having worked years with sellers of small businesses, these are the top bits of advice I can give to a prospective buyer: Keep in mind the Seller’s top concerns, which are almost always these and in this order: Cash at Closing. Continuity of Business (employee job security and growth in particular). Legacy, or how they
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Previously we’ve discussed how SBA loans are a great way to finance the purchase of a business. Another largely unknown method is to utilize ROBS arrangements. ROBS stands for Rollovers as Business Startups. This method has the distinct advantage of using the available capital an owner already has in a 401(k) plan to either start
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Founder and Managing Partner, Max Friar, has won the 2018 ACG/MiBiz Dealmaker of the Year Finalist Award! Max Friar wins Dealmaker of the Year Finalist after founding Calder Capital only 5 years ago. Calder also sourced and closed the Deal of the Year <$25MM. As a highlight to
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