Thank you for your interest in working at Calder Capital! Please complete the next steps below. M&A Advisor Step 2 Name(Required) First Last Phone(Required)Email(Required) How do you approach analyzing an acquisition target's financials? What metrics do you prioritize, and how do you identify potential red flags?Trust is critical in M&A. What specific actions do you take to build credibility with clients and stakeholders?Share a challenging deal you worked on. How did you overcome obstacles to keep the deal on track and close successfully?How do you manage uncertainty? Share an example where you successfully adapted to unexpected challenges.Clients often express their goals, but their true priorities may be hidden. How do you uncover a client’s underlying motivations and ensure their needs are fully addressed?When managing multiple deals at different stages, how do you stay organized and responsive? Share an example of a time your approach made a critical difference.Deals often lose momentum. What keeps you motivated, and can you share a time persistence led to a successful outcome?When negotiations hit a stalemate, what strategies do you use to restart progress and achieve resolution?How do you balance addressing client concerns with maintaining momentum in the deal process?Share a situation where you faced a challenge you didn’t immediately know how to solve. How did you approach it, and what was the result?In your past roles, when were you most productive or comfortable—when you had a clear, structured path to follow, or when you were able to build your own approach?When you’re managing several leads or clients, how do you make sure each one receives the attention they need?Imagine you’ve just had a productive meeting with a lead. What’s your next step to ensure you don’t lose track of key details from the conversation?In your opinion, what are the key steps to building a robust client pipeline? How do you ensure you’re always adding valuable prospects?Describe the three primary valuation methods. Which is most common for sub-$10M transactions, and why?Identify the likely buyer types for a $36M transaction and rank them in order of probability.What’s your take on using templates or standardized processes in outreach? How do you make them feel engaged without spending too much time on each contact?For a manufacturing company, why might a seller prefer a stock sale and a buyer prefer an asset sale?What is working capital, and how do you determine an appropriate peg in an acquisition?In your view, should sellers prioritize purchase price, deal structure, or buyer fit? Explain your reasoning.When a buyer questions the valuation, how do you explain the rationale in a way that builds their confidence?Please briefly describe the type and size of transactions you have worked on in the past (If applicable).How did you hear about Calder Capital?(Required)
