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July’s Off-Market Sellers
Despite receiving many “out of office” automatic responses in July, Calder’s buy-side team set a new record with 58 off-market leads uncovered! With the economy giving mixed signals, investors have pounced on available opportunities. Persistence (multiple contact points) has been instrumental in our success. It is crucial to be planting seeds early and often as…
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Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky Sold to Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, IL!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky has been acquired by Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, Illinois! Purcell Staffing Inc. was established in 1995 by Janice Purcell. The Company specializes in temporary, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent staffing solutions. Purcell Staffing services a wide range of industries but specializes…
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Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky Sold to Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, IL!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky has been acquired by Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, Illinois!
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Kellermeier Plumbing of Rockford, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the sale of its client, Kellermeier Plumbing, to individual investors! Established in 1996, Kellermeier Plumbing is a plumbing and remodeling contractor located in Rockford, Michigan. Prior to the sale, the business was owned and operated by husband and wife team, Blaine and Mary Kellermeier. After over twenty-six years of…
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Kellermeier Plumbing of Rockford, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the sale of its client, Kellermeier Plumbing, to individual investors! Established in 1996, Kellermeier Plumbing is a plumbing and remodeling contractor located in Rockford, Michigan. Prior to the sale, the business was owned and operated by husband and wife team, Blaine and Mary Kellermeier. After over twenty-six years of…
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Keys to Success as a Business Buyer
Buying a business is never an easy process. It is time-consuming, emotionally draining, and capital-intensive, and the outcome remains uncertain until the ink is dry. All too often we have seen inexperienced buyers let promising deals slip through their fingers because they do not understand all of the important elements of driving a deal home.…
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Husky Precision Machining of Roseville, Michigan Sold to an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Husky Precision Machining, “Husky,” to an individual investor. Founded by Rich Seleno and Glenn Schleicher in 1997, Husky is a precision machining and fabrication company located in Roseville, Michigan. The Company offers a full array of machining services including milling, grinding, assembly, fabrication, and…
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Husky Precision Machining of Roseville, Michigan Sold to an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Husky Precision Machining, “Husky,” to an individual investor. Founded by Rich Seleno and Glenn Schleicher in 1997, Husky is a precision machining and fabrication company located in Roseville, Michigan. The Company offers a full array of machining services including milling, grinding, assembly, fabrication, and…
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June’s Off-Market Sellers
If we have learned anything about entering an economic contraction, it is that change presents enormous opportunities for those ready to act. American entrepreneurship thrives in tough times and the strong survive. Think back to the 2008 housing market crash where ready buyers pounced on discount price real estate acquisitions. While times seem dire, the economy…
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Calder vs. Traditional Buy-Side Firms
Our team is often asked how we’re different than any other buy-side firm. Well… we’re nothing like them! Calder vs. Traditional Buy-Side Firms
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Finding A Distressed Business for Sale
Recent headlines read, “Elon Musk has a super bad feeling about the economy,” and “Jamie Dimon predicts an economic hurricane this year” meanwhile companies are freezing new hires and cutting their existing workforce. Buyers and banks are acting conservatively, bracing for rising prices and tampering down revenue projections. Investments are being put on hold due…
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May’s Off-Market Sellers
The question everyone is asking is, “Are we heading into a recession?” Sellers are asking the same question and are hesitating to come to market. This isn’t just a feeling. Compared to 2021, Calder’s conversion rate on valuation presentations/pitches has dropped. While our number of new clients is up vs. 2021 during the same period,…
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Stoney Creek Logistics of Rochester, MI Acquired by NSG Industries of Detroit, MI
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Stoney Creek Logistics, Inc. of Rochester, MI to NSG Industries of Detroit, MI. Stoney Creek was formed in 2008 by Kevin Bremer and Ray Jewell, both veterans of the transportation and logistics industries. The Company currently provides transportation along dedicated lanes for customers primarily in…
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Stoney Creek Logistics of Rochester, MI Acquired by NSG Industries of Detroit, MI
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Stoney Creek Logistics, Inc. of Rochester, MI to NSG Industries of Detroit, MI. Stoney Creek was formed in 2008 by Kevin Bremer and Ray Jewell, both veterans of the transportation and logistics industries. The Company currently provides transportation along dedicated lanes for customers primarily in…
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Introducing Megan Ward: Grand Rapids Hometown Hero
Introducing Megan Ward to our Summer 2022 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee…
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Introducing Chase Peterson: Michigan Man
Introducing Chase Peterson to our Summer 2022 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee…
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Introducing Giorgio Hama: Avid Hot Cocoa Drinker
Introducing Giorgio Hama to our Summer 2022 Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs…
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Introducing Drew Peluso: Sneaker Connoisseur
Introducing Drew Peluso to our Summer 2022 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee…
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Prediction: What Can Buyers & Sellers Expect?
Over the past 2-3 months it seems like the mood in the M&A markets has been “hurry up and wait”. Sell-side prospects want to talk, want to meet, express the desire to sell, do a valuation, and then they most often sit. We have felt this way on the buy-side as well. Lots of “yes,…
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Bridge Tool & Die, Inc. of Buckley, MI Sold to an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bridge Tool & Die, Inc. of Buckley, MI to an individual investor. Bridge Tool & Die is a precision machining and injection mold company located in Northern Michigan. The Company specializes in the manufacturing of carbide and steel tooling for extrusion, deep draw, cold heading, and…