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April’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers
In this short April update video, Sam Scharich covers recent buy-side performance including the types of companies that buyers made offers to during the month, as well as, a quick Q1 Calder firm recap with an interesting takeaway for the year. Have a question you’d like answered? Email [email protected] and Sam Scharich will do his best to…
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Business Owner Readiness – Planning for a Successful Transition
Jared Friar, Business Advisor – CEPA I recently made a significant career change, shifting from a major, global, multi-billion dollar corporation to a role as an Advisor with Calder Capital. Why? Because I am passionate about problem-solving and I like to be hands-on in my work, believing that collaboration is absolutely essential to any well-formed…
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For the Fourth Consecutive Year, Calder Capital Was Honored in the 2024 American Business Awards® as a Stevie® Award Winner
Stevie winners will be presented their awards on June 11 in New York. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,– April 25, 2024 – Calder Capital, LLC was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Financial Services Company of the Year in the $10M+ revenue category in The 22nd Annual American Business Awards® today. The American…
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Calder Capital/SBDA Cruise Into Q2 2024 with 12 Closings, Record Q1 Revenue
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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Michigan-based Commercial and Industrial General Contractor Acquired by a Local Electrical Contractor
Calder Capital is proud to announce the successful acquisition of a Michigan-based Commercial and Industrial General Contractor by a Local Electrical Contractor. The acquired company, founded in 1979, has long been recognized for its significant contributions to the region’s construction industry. Originally specializing in industrial foundation concrete, the company expanded its expertise to encompass carpentry…
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Calder Capital Named a 2024 West Michigan Best and Brightest Winner For a Second Consecutive Year
National Association for Business Resources Announces the 2024 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Winners April 24, 2024 — Calder Capital, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been named a 2024 West Michigan Best and Brightest Company to Work For Winner by the National Association for Business Resources for a second consecutive year. Only companies that…
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March’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers
Our brief March video update below includes an interview with our very own, Parker Schaap, who breaks down some of the off-market leads he uncovered and deal structures he negotiated last month! Have a question you’d like answered? Email [email protected] and Sam Scharich will do his best to answer it in next month’s update. Read more about…
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Introducing Jared Friar: Exit Planning Advisor
Introducing Jared Friar, Calder’s Newest Exit Planning Advisor! Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is delighted to announce the addition of Jared Friar to its team as a Exit Planning Advisor. Jared’s career spans over a decade across financial and direct selling sectors, including tenures at US Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and most…
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Thread-Craft of Sterling Heights, MI Acquired by Depatie Fluid Power Group of Portage, MI
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Thread-Craft of Sterling Heights, Michigan, by Depatie Fluid Power Group of Portage, Michigan. Founded in 1958 by Lloyd Johnson and Ture Lindholm with just three employees, Thread-Craft has grown into a leading manufacturer of mechanical linear movement actuators, including ball screw assemblies, acme or lead…
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Lloyd’s Cabinet Shop of Pinconning, Michigan Acquired by a Strategic Investor of Ontario, Canada
Calder Capital, a leading national M&A firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lloyd’s Cabinet Shop of Pinconning, Michigan by Strategic Investor, Ken Harris, of Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1961, Lloyd’s Cabinet Shop specializes in manufacturing and installing bespoke cabinets for residential spaces, focusing on kitchens and bathrooms. Over the last 24 years, Ken…
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Midwest Automotive Metal Manufacturer and Supplier Acquired by Local Entrepreneurs
Calder Capital is delighted to share that a Midwest Automotive Interior Metal Manufacturer and Supplier has been acquired by local entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurs closed the transaction in less than 5 months of partnership with Calder’s Buy-Side team! Calder’s Buy-Side team led an aggressive search process that resulted in 11 introductions to off-market sellers before the…
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Calder Capital’s Growth Continues with Expansion into Florida
Calder Capital, a national lower middle-market mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is proud to announce the opening of its office in Fort Myers, Florida. Veteran dealmaker, Matt Uhl, is spearheading the firm’s developments in Florida. The expansion into Florida is a testament to Calder’s continued growth trajectory and the Company’s commitment to providing top-notch M&A…
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An Interview with John Harrington
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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Introducing Greg Weess: Sell-Side Associate
Introducing Greg Weess, Calder’s Newest Sell-Side Associate! Calder Capital, an award-winning national M&A advisory firm, is proud to announce the addition of Greg Weess as a new member of its team. Originally from Frankenmuth, Michigan, Greg is a proud alumnus of Grand Valley State University (GVSU), where he completed his Bachelor’s in Finance. He has…
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Bakery Ingredients Manufacturer Bear Stewart of Chicago, Illinois Acquired by a Local Entrepreneur
Calder Capital is delighted to announce that Bear Stewart Corporation of Chicago, IL has been acquired by a local entrepreneur, Will Gano. Will Gano is a seasoned professional specializing in corporate growth and leadership. Based in Chicago, he has significant experience in food manufacturing at Cargill Inc. Seeking help in finding an acquisition while still…
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Making a Splash: The Sale of Action Water Sports Receives Crain’s 2024 M&A Retail Deal of the Year Award
Calder Capital is proud to announce that the sale of Action Water Sports led by Calder Advisor, Pankaj Rajadhyaksha, has been honored by the Crain’s M&A Awards as the 2024 Retail Deal of the Year Award! Crain’s presents the 11th annual M&A Deals and Dealmakers Awards to spotlight best practices and excellence related to mergers,…
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From Listing to Closing: How to Sell Your Business Efficiently with Max Friar
Calder Capital’s Managing Partner, Max Friar, recently was featured on the MCM Wealth Podcast where he discussed the intricacies of selling a business. Listen below on Spotify! Every business owner needs to exit their business eventually. So, what does that process look like, and how can it be carried out efficiently? Max Friar, Managing Partner…
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Introducing Steve Wilcox: Lansing M&A Advisor
Introducing Steve Wilcox, Calder’s Newest Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor! Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is delighted to announce the addition of Steve Wilcox to its team as an M&A advisor serving the greater Lansing and SE Michigan markets. Originally hailing from Davison, Michigan, Steve now calls East Lansing home. He holds…
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February’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers
Don’t miss the off-market leads we’re uncovering. Watch our 2-minute update and contact us below. Our buy-side team is firing on all cylinders. Have a question you’d like answered? Email [email protected] and Sam Scharich will do his best to answer it in next month’s update. Read more about our top-tier Gold service by clicking below: Why work…
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Inc 5000 Regionals 2024: Calder Capital Ranked #73 in Midwest, #7 in Michigan
With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 159%, Calder Capital Ranks No. 73 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list had an average growth rate of 134%. Grand Rapids, MI, February 27th, 2024 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Calder Capital is No.…