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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Em Medich to CRM & Data Operations Manager
Calder Capital is ecstatic to announce the promotion of Em Medich from CRM Administrator to CRM & Data Operations Manager. As CRM Administrator, Em led the management of Calder’s CRM, improved the way Sell-Side and Buy-Side teams use our database, advised lead generation efforts, and took great strides in improving both database administration and data quality. In their new role as CRM & Data Operations Manager, Em will lead ownership of the firm’s CRM, automation,…
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Calder Capital Interview Guide
Thank you for your interest in joining Calder Capital, we appreciate you taking the time to learn more about our team and our hiring process. Are you interested in joining our team? Check out this guide to learn more! What to Expect When You Apply to Calder Capital We know applying for a job can…
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Calder Capital & SBDA Kick Off 2026 with Strong Q1 Performance, Continuing Record Momentum
Calder Capital and its sister company, Small Business Deal Advisors (SBDA), opened 2026 with strong momentum, closing 12 transactions through March 31, 2026 and achieving 7% revenue growth compared to Q1 2025. Despite ongoing market headwinds, including tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, global conflict, and tighter, more selective financing conditions, the firm’s deal pace remains active. Compared to Q1 2025, total new engagements on the sell-side…
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Strata Landscape Services of Los Angeles, CA, Acquires Venco Western, Inc. of Oxnard, CA
“In our engagement, Calder Capital brought forward great, off-market companies for my team’s review. Sam, Hannah, and Parker did a great job representing Strata to sellers, and I certainly trusted Calder to execute on our acquisition mandates.” – Justin Crandall, CEO, Strata Landscape Services, Los Angeles, CA (Buyer) Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers…
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Introducing Ken Trupke: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Ken Trupke as our newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor. Introducing Ken: Originally from the Milwaukee area and now residing in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, Ken brings decades of hands-on business leadership and advisory experience to Calder Capital. He began his career in consulting with Price…
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Calder Capital: Q1 2026 Sell-Side M&A Recap
In this Q1 2026 sell-side update, Garrett Monroe of Calder Capital breaks down a major shift in the market for business owners considering selling a business. Seller engagement is rising significantly, with more owners entering the market earlier and seeking valuations, yet deal closings remain slower due to cautious buyers, extended diligence timelines, and evolving…
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March 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
There’s been a major shift in acquisition financing that buyers should be paying attention to, especially in manufacturing. In this month’s update, we break down the new SBA incentives, what they actually mean for deal financing, and why we’re seeing a steady increase in activity across certain sectors. We also share a quick update on…
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Ajax Defense of Louisville, KY, Acquires BiTec of Dayton, OH
“I enjoyed a close partnership with our team of advisors, who provided us with high level strategic insights as well as strong tactical execution in the transaction closing. Calder Capital is a truly integrated part of the Ajax Defense team.” – Patrick Malcor, CEO, Ajax Defense, Louisville, KY (Buyer) “My experience working with Calder Capital…
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Calder Capital and EHTC Questionnaire | Evaluating Business Owner Readiness
Calder Capital is partnering with EHTC to launch a comprehensive, month-long survey focused on capturing current business owner readiness, transition planning, and market sentiment. This joint initiative will run throughout May, with both organizations distributing the survey across their respective networks. The goal of this survey is to better understand how business owners are thinking…
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Mid-Atlantic Environmental Services Company Acquired by Florida-Based Private Equity Firm’s Environmental Services Portfolio Company
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is enthralled to announce the successful acquisition of a Mid-Atlantic-based environmental services company (the “Seller’s Company”) by an Environmental Services Portfolio Company (the “Portfolio Company”), owned by a Florida-based Private Equity Firm (the “Buyer”). The Acquisition Story The Buyer invests in lower middle market…
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Calder Capital Advises on Winning Deal for ACG’s Deal of the Year Award: Harlo Products Acquired by Borgman Capital
Calder Capital is proud to announce Harlo Products acquisition by Borgman Capital has been recognized as the winner of the Outstanding Growth Award – Deal of the Year (Between $10MM–$20MM) by ACG West Michigan. Calder Capital served Harlo Products of Grandville, Michigan as its exclusive sell-side advisor in their sale to Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Borgman Capital. The transaction, completed in May 2025, stands out as…
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Calder Capital Advises on Finalist Deal for ACG’s Deal of the Year Award: ADAC Acquisition of EBW Electronics
Calder Capital is proud to announce ADAC’s acquisition of EBW Electronics was recognized as a finalist for the Outstanding Growth Award – Deal of the Year (Between $10MM–$20MM) by ACG West Michigan. Calder Capital served ADAC of Grand Rapids, Michigan as its exclusive buy-side advisor in their acquisition of Holland, Michigan-based EBW Electronics. The transaction, completed in April 2025, was a strategic West Michigan-based acquisition that supports ADAC’s continued innovation, end-market diversification, and…
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Schockman Lumber of St. Henry, OH, acquires Hellmann Lumber of Walton, KY
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Hellmann Lumber of Walton, Kentucky by Schockman Lumber of St. Henry, Ohio. The Acquisition Story Schockman Lumber, a family-owned building materials supplier with locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, provides high-quality lumber, hardware, and building supplies…
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The Rapallo Group of St. Louis, MO, Acquires Door Service, Inc. of St. Louis, MO
“I enjoyed working with the whole Calder team, and I often refer them to people who are considering Buy-Side representation.” – Pat Noles, President, The Rapallo Group, St. Louis, MO (Buyer) “Selling a business is an interesting experience, and Calder Capital was helpful.” – Tim King, Former Owner, Door Service, Inc., St. Louis, MO (Seller)…
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Calder Capital Listed on 2026 Inc. Regionals: Midwest List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Calder Capital, a nationwide M&A firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has climbed the ranks to No. 62 on Inc.’s sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. This prestigious ranking by Inc. recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Calder Capital was listed as #5 in Michigan and #1 in…
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Calder Capital’s Hannah Nabhan Inducted into DealStats Hall of Fame for 2025
Calder Capital is proud to announce that Calder Capital Buy-Side Director Hannah Nabhan has been named a 2025 inductee into the DealStats Hall of Fame, a national recognition honoring top contributors to one of the leading databases of private-company M&A transactions. The DealStats database, maintained by Business Valuation Resources (BVR), is a widely used tool…
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Who are the most aggressive business buyers, and where is the momentum heading in 2026?
Axial recently published an article Who’s Buying in the Lower Middle Market in 2026? Key Buyer Trends From Axial Data, where they included a table showing “Average Closed Deal TEV By Buyer Type”. Axial did not provide any inferences related to current buyer aggressiveness, and so Calder stepped in to dissect the data and make some inferences regarding who the…
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Best Upon Request Corporate, Inc. of Mason, OH, Acquired by an Individual Entrepreneur
“Calder Capital was a trusted partner throughout the process. From the beginning, they took the time to understand not just the business, but what mattered most to me — finding the right next leader and owner based on our values at BEST. Before going to market, I appreciated working with Jared Friar on the Calder…
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Wholesale Builder Supply of Wixom, MI, Acquired by Three Thirteen Capital of Bloomfield Hills, MI
“Scott, Pankaj, and the Calder team were excellent. We had some great talks these last few months. Scott was there to resolve those issues, and he delivered for me. He and Pankaj really did a great job, and they have become good friends of mine.” – Lachhman Jindal, Former Owner, Wholesale Builder Supply, Wixom, Michigan…
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Calder Capital’s Brad Wallace Featured on The Turnaround Boardroom Podcast
Calder Capital’s Brad Wallace, a Sell-Side M&A Advisor, recently joined host Paul Maskill on The Turnaround Boardroom Podcast to discuss the importance of business valuation and the steps involved in preparing a business for sale. In this episode, Paul Maskill interviews Brad Wallace, focusing on the process of selling your business, particularly in the home service industry. They discuss the importance of…