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June 2026 Recap | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
Halfway through 2026 our buy-side team has closed 16 acquisitions, with 25 more currently under LOI. In our June update, Sam Scharich, Buy-Side Managing Director, runs through every closing from the first half of the year — from a 40-year-old aerospace and defense manufacturer to a 150-year-old family lumber business, and a lot in between.…
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Calder Capital & SBDA Charge into Second Half of 2026 with 32 Closings
Calder Capital and its sister company, Small Business Deal Advisors (SBDA), closed 32 transactions through June 30th and charged into the second half of 2026 with strong momentum. Despite a cautious M&A environment characterized by trade policy uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical tensions, global conflicts, and tighter credit standards, the firm’s new client engagement pace continues to trend upwards. New Sell-Side engagements increased year over year from 19 to 21 clients, a 10.5%…
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Calder Capital Named Best Investment Banking Business of the Year – United States in the 2026 M&A Today Global Awards
Summary Calder Capital is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Best Investment Banking Business of the Year – United States as part of the 2026 M&A Today Global Awards, presented by Global Publishing Media Group (GPMG). The award recognizes firms demonstrating excellence, innovation, and outstanding performance in the mergers and acquisitions…
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Q1 2026 Market Update
Calder Capital’s Q1 2026 Market Update Calder Capital Performance In Q1 2026, Calder Capital experienced a 7% increase in revenue over Q1 2025. This jump occurred due to 12 closed deals, despite ongoing market headwinds, including tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, global conflict, and tighter, more selective financing conditions. Compared to Q1 2025, total new sell-side engagements increased, with 14…
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Yeghoian Grading and Paving of Apple Valley, CA, Acquired by CA-Based Entrepreneurs
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of Yeghoian Grading and Paving of Apple Valley, California, by individual entrepreneurs Derrick LeBlanc and Greggory Sgarlata. The Acquisition Story Founded in 1986, Yeghoian Grading and Paving has established itself as one of the High Desert region’s…
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Illinois-Based Vacation Rental Business Acquired by Individual Entrepreneur from Michigan
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is proud to announce the successful acquisition of an Illinois-based vacation rental business by an individual entrepreneur based in Michigan. The Acquisition Story The Illinois-based company is a family-owned vacation rental business specializing in timeshare rentals at premier resort properties. For more than a…
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Michigan-Based Electrical Component Manufacturer Acquired by Michigan Manufacturer & Distributor
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a Michigan-based electrical component manufacturer by a Michigan manufacturer and distributor. The Acquisition Story The Michigan-based company is a fully integrated electrical component manufacturer specializing in custom wire harnesses, lighting products, and related electrical assemblies. For more than five decades, the…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Alex Flechsig to Buy-Side Senior Associate
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the promotion of Alex Flechsig from Buy-Side Associate to Buy-Side Senior Associate. Since joining Calder Capital in 2024, Alex has been a valued member of the firm’s Buy-Side team, supporting clients through their acquisition journeys. Alex has been critical in identifying proprietary, off-market acquisition opportunities that align with their specific goals and criteria. In his new role as Buy-Side Senior Associate,…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Logan Theodorou to Buy-Side Senior Associate
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the promotion of Logan Theodorou from Buy-Side Associate to Buy-Side Senior Associate. Since joining Calder Capital in 2024, Logan has become a valuable member of the firm’s Buy-Side team, supporting clients throughout the acquisition process by sourcing proprietary, off-market acquisition opportunities and helping identify business owners that match client-specific criteria. In his new role as Buy-Side Senior…
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Introducing Walid Houalla Calder Capital’s Newest Sell‑Side M&A Advisor
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Walid Houalla as our newest Sell-Side M&A Advisor. Introducing Walid: Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Walid joins Calder Capital with a strong financial and lending background, along with a client-focused perspective. He previously worked at Oxford Bank, where he was an analyst, before he transitioned into a lending role. Prior to Oxford Bank, Walid worked at SBM Management, where he supported financial operations for…
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Kingdom Venture Funds of Dallas, TX, Acquires Kimbrell’s Kustom Machine Shop of Garland, TX
“The Calder Capital team helped me throughout this acquisition journey, and I am glad I got to work with Brad, Parker, and Tyler. They were familiar with the Texas business ecosystem and were knowledgeable and resourceful at each step of the process.” “Thank you to the entire Calder Capital team for helping make my life…
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Chicago Show of Buffalo Grove, IL, Acquired by an Individual Entrepreneur of Grand Rapids, MI
“I can’t express how much Garrett, Drew, Nate, Clayton and especially Jake made the transaction as stress free as possible for me. This was an emotional decision for my family and me, but the Calder Team really made the whole transaction a lot less stressful for me than I anticipated.” – Jim Snediker, Former Owner,…
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May 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
Most buyers can tell you in the first thirty seconds whether a deal is worth their time. Most of them are wrong. In our May update, Sam Scharich, Buy-Side Managing Director, meets with Edson Ramirez, one of our most experienced Buy-Side Advisors, to talk about why the deals that look the worst on paper are…
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Buy-Side Services Testimonial: Steve Arthur
Steve Arthur, a buy-side client of Calder Capital, recently shared his experience of working with the Calder team. Steve stated “they provided me very extensive list of opportunities and that somewhat surprised me. I went from not being able to talk to anybody [on my own], basically, to Calder bringing me an extensive list of…
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Jeffrey Animal Hospital of Farmington Hills, MI, Acquired by Associated Veterinary Partners of Jersey City, NJ
“Working with Garrett Monroe to sell my business was a great experience. He was diligent throughout the entire process, always available to answer my questions, proactively following up, and resolved any challenges that arose. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.” – Joann Jeffrey, Former Owner, Jeffrey Animal Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI (Seller) “I can’t say enough about…
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Calder Capital Wins International Strategic Deal of the Year for ADAC’s Acquisition of EBW Electronics
Calder Capital is proud to announce that the acquisition of EBW Electronics by ADAC was named Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($10MM to $25MM) in the 17th Annual International M&A Awards. Calder Capital served ADAC of Grand Rapids, Michigan as its exclusive buy-side advisor in their acquisition of Holland, Michigan-based EBW Electronics. Founded in 1992, EBW Electronics has…
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The SBA’s New “Made in America” Loan Guarantee Is Reshaping Lower Middle Market Manufacturing M&A
Financing conditions are one of the primary catalysts behind M&A momentum in the lower middle market. In 2026, one of the most consequential developments for U.S. manufacturing transactions came not from private credit markets, but from Washington D.C. In late March, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new “Made in America Loan Guarantee,” increasing the SBA guarantee on qualifying manufacturing…
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Midwest U.S.A.-Based Family Office Acquires Southeast U.S.A.-Based Factory Safety Equipment Manufacturer
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of a Southeast U.S.A.-Based Factory Safety Equipment Manufacturer by a Midwest U.S.A.-Based Family Office. The Acquisition Story The Midwest U.S.A.-based family office is well-capitalized, invests with patient long-term capital, and follows a founder-friendly investment philosophy. The acquisition…
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Calder Capital’s Jon Pastoor Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award
Summary Calder Capital is enthralled to announce that Jon Pastoor, Sell-Side M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Jon’s Recognition…
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Individual Entrepreneur of Annville, PA, Acquires Mosquito Joe of Lancaster, PA
“Working with Calder Capital was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire acquisition process, making what could have been a stressful transaction feel smooth and manageable. I truly appreciated their guidance, communication, and commitment to helping me successfully close the deal.” – Victoria Scurto, Owner, Mosquito Joe, Lancaster,…