Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Courtesy Driving School, based in Shelby Township, MI, by Anthem Management Group, a Chicago-based firm. Founded in 1970 by David Semrau, Courtesy Driving School has been a trusted provider of affordable and safe driver education across Michigan for over five decades. Following David’s passing, his wife […]
Welcome to October’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! In our 4-minute October update, Buy-Side Director Sam Scharich covers leftover leads from past searches, changes in the M&A marketplace, crucial insights for closing deals and avoiding deal disintegration! October’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching this October’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! Email [email protected] with any
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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Ben Sundquist as our new Buy-Side Search Director. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ben brings a diverse background with experience in various roles across multiple industries. He previously worked in the Corporate Finance Division at Whirlpool Corporation, where he identified energy-efficient real
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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
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