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Nonprofit Acquires Education Provider
Transaction Summary Calder Capital is proud to announce the acquisition of an Education Provider by a Nonprofit. The Acquisition Story The Nonprofit (the Buyer) has advanced technology adoption and workforce development to bolster North America’s manufacturing competitiveness and national security. Working with Fortune 500 manufacturers, small and midsize companies, educational institutions, and government agencies, the…
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Seddon Point Capital of Atlanta, GA, acquires Metro Metal Works of McDonough, GA
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Metro Metal Works of McDonough, Georgia, by Seddon Point Capital of Atlanta, Georgia. Seddon Point Capital, led by Founder and Managing Partner Paul Callahan, is an Atlanta-based investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling high-quality businesses. Paul leads Seddon Point Capital with a diverse skillset…
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ENCON Evaporators of Hooksett, NH, acquires Apollos Water of Battle Ground, IN
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Apollos Water of Battle Ground, Indiana, by ENCON Evaporators of Hooksett, New Hampshire. Founded in 1993, ENCON Evaporators designs, manufactures, and distributes wastewater minimization equipment exclusively, with thousands of systems installed globally. Mike Fregeau, President of ENCON Evaporators, engaged Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team to avoid…
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Introducing Olivia Devereux: Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Business Development Lead
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Olivia Devereux as our Sell-Side Business Development Lead. Originally from Petoskey, Michigan, Olivia brings a people-first mindset to Calder Capital. Previously, she worked in a strategic consulting role supporting a privately held small-business portfolio, advising ownership on growth initiatives across a group…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Nick Browning to Sell-Side Associate
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Browning from Sell-Side Analyst to Sell-Side Associate. As an Analyst, Nick supported Calder’s sell-side practice by collecting and analyzing client financials, building valuation models, integrating analyses into CIMs, and assisting advisors through the early stages of transactions. As a Sell-Side Associate, his role expands to…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Riley Hagen to Sell-Side Associate
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Riley Hagen from Sell-Side Analyst to Sell-Side Associate. As an Analyst, Riley supported Calder’s sell-side practice by collecting and analyzing client financials, building valuation models, integrating analyses into CIMs, and assisting advisors through the early stages of transactions. As a Sell-Side Associate, his role expands to…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Greg Weess to Sell-Side M&A Advisor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Weess from Sell-Side Associate to Sell-Side M&A Advisor. As an Associate, Greg oversaw analyst and intern work, supported advisors with due diligence and transaction execution in lower middle market deals, worked on valuations and marketing materials, and presented valuation analyses to clients. As a Sell-Side…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Jonathan Dykstra to Sell-Side Director of Operations
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Dykstra from Sell-Side Associate to Sell-Side Director of Operations. As an Associate, Jonathan oversaw analyst and intern work, supported advisors with due diligence and transaction execution in lower middle market deals, worked on valuations and marketing materials, and presented valuation analyses to clients. As the…
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Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, Inc. of Muskegon, MI, Acquired through BSM Acquisition, LLC of Cincinnati, OH
“We had a great experience with Calder. Sam was very good to work with, being very professional and personable.” – Mark Hoofman, Former Partner, Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, Inc., Muskegon, MI (Seller) “Working with Sam Scharich at Calder Capital has been a great experience. Sam provided everything we needed promptly and managed the process…
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Private Equity is Stuck, and No Playbook Can Fix It
Private equity has caught a lot of flak this year, and to be clear, that’s not our aim here. We have a deep respect for the profession and count many smart, hardworking PE professionals as friends and clients. They’re operating in a brutally difficult environment: quality deals are harder to source, competition is intense, multiples…
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When a Buyer Calls You, Get Ready To Be Flattered
Often, business owners hear from potential buyers out of the blue. A message may come in from a private equity firm, a strategic operator, or an investment group expressing interest in a conversation. They typically compliment the owner, point to your company’s position in the market, and suggest there’s alignment with their investment goals, and…
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November 2025 Buy-Side Monthly Update
Welcome to our November 2025 Buy-Side update! In November’s 6-minute update, we discuss whether it’s worth it to hire an advisor, along with analyzing a recent closing, and finally we review our outlook for the remainder of the year. Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. November 2025 Results: Check out our clients who…
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Calder Capital Donates $30,000 to Local Charities at the 2025 Calder Deal Ball
Grand Rapids, MI – December 5, 2025 – Calder Capital, a nationwide leader in mergers and acquisitions advisory services, celebrated a year of growth and gratitude by donating $30,000 to three local charities during its annual Calder Deal Ball. Held at The Rutledge in Grand Rapids, the event brought together 150 attendees, including clients, business…
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Calder Capital Recognized in PitchBook’s 2024 Great Lakes Region League Tables
Calder Capital is proud to announce its inclusion in PitchBook’s 2024 Annual Global League Tables, earning the #21 position among the most active M&A advisors in the Great Lakes region, based on Calder’s volume of Midwest deals in 2024. This recognition places Calder among the top-closing advisory firms facilitating transactions across the Great Lakes region…
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Freedom Finishing of Benton Harbor, MI, Announces Partnership With Acme Finishing of Elk Grove Village, IL
“The Calder team, and Shane specifically, were attentive, transparent, and truly cared about our legacy. We couldn’t have asked for better guidance through this important process and time in our lives.” – Erik Ender, Co-Owner, Freedom Finishing, Benton Harbor, MI (Client) “Calder’s team brought clarity to every stage. Shane’s industry insight and understanding of the…
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How Will the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Affect Business Owners Considering a Sale?
A recent CNBC article by Cheryl Winokur Munk highlights how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is reshaping the tax landscape for small business owners planning an exit. The law’s expansion of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) benefits has already sparked new conversations between sellers, advisors, and M&A professionals with good reason. Under the OBBB,…
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How To Source & Finance A Business Acquisition, with Pioneer Capital Advisory
Calder Capital recently collaborated with Pioneer Capital Advisory, an SBA 7(a) Loan Broker, for a joint webinar focused on helping individual buyers stand out in an increasingly competitive business acquisition market. In this session, Calder’s Sam Scharich, Ben Sundquist, and Aidan Cote, along with the Pioneer Capital Advisory team, walked through what it really takes…
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Calder Capital Named Winner for Cross-Border Deal of the Year at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
New York, New York – Calder Capital, a leading nationwide middle-market investment bank, is honored to announce its recognition as a winner at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in the category of Cross-Border Deal of the Year. Calder is being recognized for its Sell-Side advisory role in the sale of BCU Electric, Inc., based…
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Introducing Emma Westerhouse: Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Managing Director’s Executive Assistant
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Emma Westerhouse as Executive Assistant to the Sell-Side Managing Director. Introducing Emma: Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Emma brings hands-on experience from the construction and roofing industry, most recently working at Irish Roofing & Exteriors. While there, she witnessed the company’s sale to…
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Market Update – Q3 2025
As of October 31, 2025, Calder Capital generated $15.4M in revenue, a 15% increase over the same period in 2024. This leap is supported by 45 closed deals, up from 39 in 2024, reinforcing Calder’s upward trajectory in a volatile lower middle market.
