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Introducing Alex Flechsig: Calder’s Newest Buy-Side Analyst
Introducing Alex Flechsig! Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Alex Flechsig to its team as a Buy-Side Associate. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Alex double majored in Finance and Economics. Additionally, he was the CEO of the Professional Sales Association, GVSU’s student-led sales professional development organization.…
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May’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers
In May’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update video, Buy-Side Director, Sam Scharich, discusses a shift occurring in the market, what the typical seller today looks like, and how Calder can pursue specific acquisition targets for a buyer even when its a sensitive or highly confidential situation. May’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for…
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Market Update – Q1 2024
“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,…
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Calder Capital’s Growth Continues with Expansion into Tennessee
Calder Capital, a national lower middle-market mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is proud to announce the opening of its office in Nashville, Tennessee. Advisor, Jakob Simonds, is spearheading the firm’s developments in Tennessee and will be supported by Calder’s full team of 40+ analysts, associates, and advisors. “I’ve always been drawn to Tennessee for its…
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Understanding Due Diligence in Business Transactions
For seasoned business owners, navigating the intricacies of selling their business can be an overwhelming endeavor. Despite years of experience in managing operations, employees, and achieving milestones, the sale process introduces a unique set of challenges. A common hurdle is the underestimation of the complexity involved, leading many to attempt and fail at selling their…
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OJS Building Services, Inc. of Mishawaka, IN Acquired by Mno-Bmadsen of Dowagiac, MI
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of OJS Building Services, Inc. of Mishawaka, Indiana by Mno-Bmadsen of Dowagiac, Michigan. Led by Steve Meyer since 2007, OJS Building Services, known as “OJS”, has established itself as a leading mechanical and building systems automation contractor with locations in Mishawaka and Indianapolis, Indiana. OJS provides…
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Calder Capital Named Best Business Investment Firm for a Second Consecutive Year in Best of Michiana Business Awards
Northwest Indiana Business Magazine announced that Calder Capital won its award for “Best Business Investment Firm” in the annual Best of Michiana Business Awards for a second consecutive year. Every year, the Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and Michiana Business News, along with their corresponding websites, conduct a survey inviting readers to vote for the best…
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American Gear & Engineering and Tech Tool Company of Westland, MI Acquired by B&D Industrial of Macon, GA
Calder Capital is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of American Gear & Engineering, Inc. and Tech Tool Company, Inc. of Westland, Michigan by B&D Industrial of Macon, Georgia. American Gear & Engineering is a leading gear manufacturer located in Westland, MI, and was founded by the current owner, Jeff Emerson, in 1985. Tech Tool…
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Introducing Logan Theodorou: Calder’s Newest Buy-Side Associate
Introducing Logan Theodorou! Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Logan Theodorou to its team as a Buy-Side Associate. Logan’s favorite quote is “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs A graduate of The Ohio State University, Logan holds a…
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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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Portland Products of Portland, MI, Acquired by Michigan-Based, Sleeping Giant Capital-Backed Entrepreneurs
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Portland Products by entrepreneurs Rick Slater and Ben Greve, backed by Sleeping Giant Capital (SGC) of Kalamazoo, MI. Ben Greve, with a mechanical engineering background from Western Michigan University, and Rick Slater, a Michigan Technological University graduate, were seasoned senior sales engineers who, over time,…