Recent headlines read, “Elon Musk has a super bad feeling about the economy,” and “Jamie Dimon predicts an economic hurricane this year” meanwhile companies are freezing new hires and cutting their existing workforce. Buyers and banks are acting conservatively, bracing for rising prices and tampering down revenue projections. Investments are being put on hold due to uncertainty and buyers are questioning if now is the right time to pursue an acquisition. If we have learned anything about entering an economic contraction, it is that change presents enormous opportunities for those ready to act. American entrepreneurship thrives in tough times and the strong survive. Think back to the 2008 housing market crash where ready buyers pounced on discount price real estate acquisitions. While times seem dire, the economy will recover, the stock market will hit new record highs, and interest rates will settle and likely even reverse course. The bottom line is that now is the time to act. How are you finding a distressed business for sale? More sellers are coming out of the woodworks than ever before. The data proves this – as a firm Calder has already engaged more sellers in 2022 than we have in any other […]
May’s Off-Market Sellers
The question everyone is asking is, “Are we heading into a recession?” Sellers are asking the same question and are hesitating to come to market. This isn’t just a feeling. Compared to 2021, Calder’s conversion rate on valuation presentations/pitches has dropped. While our number of new clients is up vs. 2021 during the same period, we have had to grind a lot harder. So how should buyers and sellers be thinking about the market right now? Take a gander at Calder’s M&A market prediction. With many sellers reluctant to list their business at the present moment, we are having even more success with our buy-side outreach. We set a new record in May by generating 57 new off-market sellers, which led to 42 conversations and 10 LOIs issued! Our buy-side team can help buyers circumvent many of these challenges and get them connected with sellers who do not want to go through a limited auction process. Contact us and we can discuss how our team can show you the universe of prospects you’re looking for. Select Seller Leads Developed in May Interested in Working With Us? Calder works with clients on a guaranteed basis, so if we don’t deliver our clients […]
Stoney Creek Logistics of Rochester, MI Acquired by NSG Industries of Detroit, MI
Calder Capital is excited to announce the successful sale of its client, Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing of Plainwell, Michigan to an individual investor.
Prediction: What Can Buyers & Sellers Expect?
Over the past 2-3 months it seems like the mood in the M&A markets has been “hurry up and wait”. Sell-side prospects want to talk, want to meet, express the desire to sell, do a valuation, and then they most often sit. We have felt this way on the buy-side as well. Lots of “yes, we’re interested but want to wait a bit”. This isn’t just a feeling either. Compared to 2021, Calder’s engagement rate on valuation presentations/pitches delivered has plummeted from 62% to 38%. While our number of new clients is up vs 2021 during the same period, we have had to grind a lot harder. So, why are owners not moving forward? Personally, I think the talk of the recession and the stock market tanking is causing significant unease with business owners and some buyers. Many of these sellers are feeling margin pressure in their businesses, are invested in the market, and are also noticing the rapidly rising cost of everything. It’s tough to cut off your cash flow stream even if it’s growing weaker, when your net worth is getting hammered on and suddenly the amount you need to retire becomes a bit foggier. Most M&A advisors […]
Calder Capital, LLC Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2022 American Business Awards®
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 2022 – Calder Capital, LLC was recently named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award® in the Company of the Year – Financial Services Category in the 20th Annual American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning “crowned”, the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Monday, June 13. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Start-Up of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. Calder Capital, LLC was nominated in the Company of the Year Category for Financial Services companies. “Following the industry decline in previous years, Calder demonstrated strong growth metrics. In addition to focusing on the number of transactions closed, Calder Capital […]
Bridge Tool & Die, Inc. of Buckley, MI Sold to an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the partnership of Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI, and a full-service building services company.
Packaging and Dunnage Solutions Manufacturer Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the partnership of Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI, and a full-service building services company.
April’s Off-Market Sellers
The Fed is hiking interest rates, inflation is eating away at debt capital investments, and stock markets are down (the S&P is off to its worst start since 1939 – down 13.3% YTD). Where should investors be looking to deploy capital? According to the 2022 Private Capital Markets Report (published last week), 30% of respondents answered “Direct [Business Ownership] Investments” when asked what are the assets with the best risk/return trade-off currently. Calder is seeing that buyer sentiment prove to be true as the interest and competition in our listed opportunities remains sky-high. Our buy-side team can help buyers circumvent many of these challenges and get them connected with sellers who do not want to go through a limited auction process. Take a look at the “Select Seller Leads” below, these are all companies we sourced in April that are engaged in one-on-one conversations with a Calder buyer! Contact us and we can discuss how our team can show you the universe of prospects you’re looking for. Select Seller Leads Developed in April Interested in Working With Us? Calder works with clients on a guaranteed basis, so if we don’t deliver our clients don’t pay. Check out some of our current clients here. Alternatively, […]
Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the successful sale of its client, Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing of Plainwell, Michigan to an individual investor.
Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by a Strategic Buyer
Calder Capital is excited to announce the partnership of Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI, and a full-service building services company.