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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…
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Calder Capital, LLC Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2022 American Business Awards®
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 2022 – Calder Capital, LLC was recently named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award® in the Company of the Year – Financial Services Category in the 20th Annual American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible…
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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…
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April’s Off-Market Sellers
The Fed is hiking interest rates, inflation is eating away at debt capital investments, and stock markets are down (the S&P is off to its worst start since 1939 – down 13.3% YTD). Where should investors be looking to deploy capital? According to the 2022 Private Capital Markets Report (published last week), 30% of respondents…
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Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the successful sale of its client, Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing of Plainwell, Michigan to an individual investor. Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing was acquired by Brian Holt. Mr. Holt has extensive experience working in digital marketing and brand consulting, where he has aided numerous companiesto boost their business performance and increase their…
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Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the successful sale of its client, Tustin’s Asphalt Sealing of Plainwell, Michigan to an individual investor.
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Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by New Image Building Services
Calder Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI to a full-service building services company. Aggressive Cleaning Services is a commercial cleaning service company that provides services such as window cleaning, carpet cleaning, water damage restoration, emergency water extraction, and biohazard cleaning. The Company primarily serves office buildings…
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Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by a Strategic Buyer
Calder Capital is excited to announce the partnership of Aggressive Cleaning Services of Grand Rapids, MI, and a full-service building services company.
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March’s Off-Market Sellers
In which direction is the lower middle market moving in 2022? In the midst of inflation, war, rate hikes, burnout, and labor shortage, the consensus at Calder is that sellers appear somewhat reluctant to come to market. Amid the uncertainty, many are skeptical of engaging an M&A firm to run a private auction process. Calder’s…
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Premier Industries Corporation Sold to an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Premier Industries Corporation of Monroe, Michigan, to an individual investor. Premier Industries is a manufacturing company that designs and builds specialized machinery and industrial automation for a multitude of industries. The Company provides a diverse range of services from small fixtures and tooling to…
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Premier Industries Corporation Sold to an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Premier Industries Corporation of Monroe, Michigan, to an individual investor. Premier Industries is a manufacturing company that designs and builds specialized machinery and industrial automation for a multitude of industries. The Company provides a diverse range of services from small fixtures and tooling to…
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J. Mark Systems of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by WTRBox, LLC
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of its client, J. Mark Systems of Grand Rapids, MI by WTRBox, LLC, an industrial water treatment finance and operations platform. Founded by Mark Zeilbeck in 1984, J. Mark Systems is a locally owned West Michigan water treatment solutions company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Company…
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J. Mark Systems of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by WTRBox, LLC
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of J. Mark Systems of Grand Rapids, MI to WTRBox, LLC.
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Inc 5000 Regionals 2022: Calder Capital Ranked #61 in Midwest
With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of [XX Percent], Calder Capital Ranks No. 61 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
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Understanding the Emotions of Selling a Business
Oftentimes, the emotions of selling a business also include feelings of isolation, a lack of direction, or a loss of identity and community.
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Mergers and Acquisitions Trends 2022: An Analysis of Q4 2021
Can Deal Characteristics in Q4 2021 Help Up Understand What 2022 Has in Store? The IBBA and M&A Source recently published their Q4 Market Pulse Report giving insight into the trends that can be expected in the current market for mergers and acquisitions trends 2022. The Q4 survey was conducted from January 1-15th, 2022, and…