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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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
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 CIM.
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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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Calder Capital’s recent case study on a niche machining manufacturer highlights the effectiveness of a robust marketing strategy in achieving exceptional sale outcomes. Adjusted EBITDA of the Niche Machining Manufacturer at the time of sale: $890,000 Results after 40 days of confidentially, yet aggressively marketing the business: Top three offers received: Our client accepted the
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There are a few reasons why selling mechanical and electrical business can be challenging, and Calder has worked diligently to eliminate these primary obstacles to the sale. Valuation Gap: The number one obstacle to selling mechanical and electrical businesses is due to the significant gap between what the seller wants and what the market provides
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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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With the successful sale of Thread-Craft, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transaction #12 of 2024 and continued to set the stage for another very strong year. “In Q1, we felt the effects of a slow first half of 2023 in terms of signing on sell and buy-side clients,” noted Max Friar, Calder’s Founder. “Our revenue
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Hannelore Green, Calder’s Continuous Improvement Director, recently sat down with John Harrington, Calder’s Distressed & Turnaround Advisor, to gain some insight into his processes, his experience, and his best advice for helping clients. Hannelore: “Can you outline the specific steps you take when first engaging with a distressed client? What is your initial assessment process
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