Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Jim Oren to the team as its new Buy-Side M&A Advisor. Raised in Kokomo, Indiana, and having lived in Holland, Michigan, for the past 35 years, Jim brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at prominent companies such as ODL, […]
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Welcome to October’s 2024 Sell-Side Market Update! In this video, Calder Capital’s Founder, Max Friar, and Sell-Side Director, Garrett Monroe, break down current M&A market trends and what they mean for business owners looking to exit. Discover insights into why deal volumes are up, the driving forces behind increased transactions, and how burnout, exhaustion, and
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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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Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of H.A. Campbell Supply, a plumbing and heating supply wholesaler based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by Luke Fleischmann of Middleville, Michigan. H.A. Campbell Supply, founded in 1960, has been a family-owned and operated business serving the West Michigan community for over six decades. The company offers
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Access Companies of Saginaw, Michigan by an Individual Entrepreneur. Access Companies, comprised of Saginaw Medical Service, Inc., Saginaw Rehabilitation Supply, Inc., and Access Vans, LLC, has established itself as a leading supplier of medical and rehabilitation equipment for doctor’s offices. Additionally, Access provides accessibility equipment
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Many of our competitors, investment bankers and M&A intermediaries alike, enter the field with sharp financial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and a genuine commitment to advocating for their clients. They can weather the ups and downs of an unpredictable income stream, but when it comes to marketing and operational expertise—the very tools needed to secure
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This case study by Calder Capital highlights how an effective marketing approach led to remarkable sales success for a niche restoration service company. TTM EBITDA of the Restoration Company at the time of sale: $9,560,000 Results after confidentially, yet aggressively marketing the business: 195 buyers returned confidentiality agreements and were approved to receive the
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