Calder Capital is proud to announce that the acquisition of EBW Electronics by ADAC was named Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($10MM to $25MM) in the 17th Annual International M&A Awards. Calder Capital served ADAC of Grand Rapids, Michigan as its exclusive buy-side advisor in their acquisition of Holland, Michigan-based EBW Electronics. Founded in 1992, EBW Electronics has […]
Financing conditions are one of the primary catalysts behind M&A momentum in the lower middle market. In 2026, one of the most consequential developments for U.S. manufacturing transactions came not from private credit markets, but from Washington D.C. In late March, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new “Made in America Loan Guarantee,” increasing the SBA guarantee on qualifying manufacturing
Summary Calder Capital is enthralled to announce that Jon Pastoor, Sell-Side M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Jon’s Recognition
Summary Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Managing Director, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Garrett’s Recognition
Summary Calder Capital is proud to announce that Parker Schaap, Buy-Side Director, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Parker’s Recognition Since
Summary Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Jakob Simonds, Sell-Side M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Jakob’s Recognition Jakob Simonds joined Calder Capital in 2021 as an intern and, within nine
Most buyers think the search starts when they get on the phone with an owner. In reality, that’s often where buyers start making mistakes. In our April update, we share how Calder prepares buyers before they ever talk to owners, from refining the search and building the buyer story to mock intro calls and first-impression
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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome AJ Wood as our newest Buy‑Side M&A Advisor. Introducing AJ: Originally from Southwest Michigan, AJ is a professional with experience in finance and technology. He earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has held roles spanning asset management, higher education, and technology focused organizations. AJ’s professional experience includes serving as
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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Tess Foster as our newest Marketing and PR Associate. Introducing Tess: Originally from St. Joseph, Michigan, Tess brings a solid foundation in marketing, communications, and relationship-building to Calder Capital. She gained valuable hands-on experience through her work with Gordon Food Service and Spider Marketing Group, where she
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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Piper O’Rourke as our newest Sell-Side Analyst. Introducing Piper: Originally from Frankenmuth, Michigan, Piper has experience in finance and accounting, along with early professional experience spanning both retail and public accounting. She previously worked as an Audit and Assurance Intern at BDO USA, prior to her one-year
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