News
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Introducing Rob Stasiak: Certified Business Intermediary
Introducing Rob Stasiak, Calder’s Newest Mergers and Acquisition Advisor! Calder Capital is excited to welcome the newest addition to our team, Rob Stasiak! Rob is a highly experienced Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) Advisor based in Southeast Michigan. With a deep understanding of the business transaction process and a wide range of industry expertise, he provides…
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Introducing Jonathan Stanton: Mr. Optimistic
Introducing Jonathan Stanton to our Buy-Side Team! Calder Capital is excited to welcome the newest addition to our Buy-Side team, Jonathan Stanton! Calder Capital’s Buy-Side is focused on bringing buyers proprietary, off-market deal flow driven by high-quality, high-quantity direct outreach to potential sellers matching our client’s specific criteria and by leveraging our existing network. Our…
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Kelm-Acubar of Benton Harbor, Michigan Acquired by The Armor Group of Mason, Ohio
Calder Capital, LLC is thrilled to announce that Kelm-Acubar of Benton Harbor, Michigan has been acquired by The Armor Group of Mason, Ohio. Kelm-Acubar is an industry-renowned provider of precision machining services, with a wealth of expertise and experience in the field. Kelm-Acubar prides itself on supplying only the highest quality OE and aftermarket machined…
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Pro Mold and Die of Roselle, Illinois Acquired by Wolf Industrial Advisors of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Pro Mold and Die of Roselle, Illinois has been acquired by Wolf Industrial Advisors of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1973, Pro Mold and Die specializes in manufacturing plastic injection molds and die cast dies. David Long and Walter Schaub, the founders of Pro Mold, have spent…
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Taylor Floor Covering of Elkhart Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital, LLC is ecstatic to announce that Taylor Floor Covering of Elkhart, Indiana has been acquired by an Individual Investor. Taylor Floor Covering is a retail and wholesale floor-covering business located in Elkhart, Indiana. The Company was established in 1990. The Company founders, Dave and Jayne Steed, have worked tirelessly over the past 20…
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December’s Off-Market Sellers
We hope 2022 finished strong for you! The Calder team was blessed to finish the year with a new record of 46 completed transactions! For a full deal by deal breakdown and analysis, please click here. The buy-side played a big role in helping Calder break our transaction closing record. And our momentum has us…
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November’s Off-Market Sellers
Welcome to the holiday season. Many think that M&A slows down during this time. That is far from the truth, at least for us. Last week the Calder team closed transaction #42 on the year tying our record set in 2021. A huge shout out to buy-side associate Parker Schaap for getting it done! Off-market lead flow also…
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2023 is the right time to buy a business
The M&A market is shifting. In 2021, deal volumes and multiples rebounded from a COVID dip due to basement bottom interest rates and piles of cash on the sidelines. And the year prior (2020), the Calder team managed a record-setting year even through a global pandemic. Buyers maintained vast amounts of dry powder and outnumbered…
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Calder Capital/SBDA Crush Transaction & Sales Records
Demonstrating their adeptness at maneuvering during the pandemic, Calder/SBDA prove that they are among the fastest-growing M&A firms in the US.
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Going Out Like Lionel Messi
As a business owner, it is important to be realistic about when it may be time to consider selling your business. Just like in soccer, there are times when it is better to walk away from the game while you are still performing at a high level, rather than risk letting your skills or interest…
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Introducing Zach Smith: Major New York Sports Fan
Introducing Zach Smith to our Central Services Team! Calder Capital is excited to welcome the newest addition to our Central Services team, Zach Smith! Calder Capital’s Central Services team is made up of skilled analysts who provide the financial and operational backbone of Calder’s sell-side practice: business valuations, producing Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs) and marketing…
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Todd & Debbie Strain Testimonial
Max, I just wanted to take a minute and personally thank you and Garrett for getting this deal over the finish line! Your company has been a pleasure to work with, and Garrett has been a major player in getting this deal done on time and before the new year; you should be very proud…
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What is a 338(h)(10) Election and How Does It Impact an M&A Transaction?
A Section 338(h)(10) election is a tax election that allows the buyer and seller of a target company to treat the sale as an asset sale for federal income tax purposes. This means that the buyer can take a basis in the assets of the target company equal to the purchase price, and the seller…
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Corporate Clean Services of Grand Rapids Acquired by a Local Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of Corporate Clean Services of Grand Rapids, MI by a local individual investor, Harry Kobrak. Harry has previous experience in sales and marketing, on a global scale. After a 20-year international career with Caterpillar, Harry moved back to West Michigan from Tokyo to be closer to family…
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The Key Benefits of a Business Appraisal
A business appraisal is an assessment of the value of a business, which can be helpful for a variety of reasons. Business owners may wish to have their business appraised for a number of reasons, including to determine the value of their business for tax or estate planning purposes, to prepare for a sale or…
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Control Electric, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is electrified to announce the sale of its client, Control Electric (“Control”), to a local individual investor! Founded in 1985 by Steve Dalga, Control Electric is an electrical services provider located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Control provides residential, commercial, and retail services in the West Michigan area. Control Electric also owns a separate…
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Leading Hot Tub Manufacturer Nordic Products Acquired by NY-Based Monomoy Capital Partners, LP
Grand Rapids, MI – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Nordic Hot Tubs (“Nordic” or the “Company”) in its sale to New York, NY-based Monomoy Capital Partners (“Monomoy”). Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nordic is a manufacturer of high-quality therapeutic hot tubs for residential markets…
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Leading Hot Tub Manufacturer Nordic Products Acquired by NY-Based Monomoy Capital Partners, LP
Grand Rapids, MI – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Nordic Hot Tubs (“Nordic” or the “Company”) in its sale to New York, NY-based Monomoy Capital Partners (“Monomoy”). Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nordic is a manufacturer of high-quality therapeutic hot tubs for residential markets in North America and…
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IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI Sold to Individual Investors
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI to individual investors! Founded in 1969, IBID County Electric is a well-known electrical contractor in the Southwest Michigan area. IBID’s long-term customer base consists of some of the area’s largest employers including hospital systems, casinos, beverage companies, manufacturers, and retail…
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IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI Sold to Individual Investors
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI to individual investors! Founded in 1969, IBID County Electric is a well-known electrical contractor in the Southwest Michigan area. IBID’s long-term customer base consists of some of the area’s largest employers including hospital systems, casinos, beverage companies, manufacturers,…