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How Long Does it Take to Sell a Business?
If you want to buy/sell in 2022, it’s time to get going in Q1! We get it, Q1 is a drag. It’s cold in the Midwest, buyers and sellers often take extended vacations to the south, and financials and tax returns need to get done. These factors combine to slow down the start of the…
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Tips to Improve Your Business Valuation and Prepare for a Sale
Ways to improve your business valuation Statistically, 61% of business owners spend either no time or less than one year planning for their exit. As a result, many of these owners settle for less than they ideally could receive in a sale and the sale process becomes more grueling itself as owners are not prepared…
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MKR Fabricators, Inc. of Saginaw, Michigan Acquired by Individual Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the successful sale of its client, MKR Fabricators Inc., of Saginaw, Michigan, to an individual investor. For the past 20+ years, MKR Fabricators has been operating as a successful heavy plate steel fabrication company. The company was acquired by Robert Webb in 1999. Since then, Rob has been the…
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MKR Fabricators, Inc. of Saginaw, Michigan Acquired by Individual Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lamphear Service Company of Wyoming, MI by Drake Company Incorporated of Livonia, MI.
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Lamphear Service Company of Wyoming, MI Acquired by Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lamphear Service Company of Wyoming, MI by Bryan Vartanian of Livonia, MI. Founded in 1987 by Bruce Lamphear, Lamphear Service Company has grown to become a successful HVAC service and installation business, specializing in the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Bruce has…
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Lamphear Service Company of Wyoming, MI Acquired by Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lamphear Service Company of Wyoming, MI by Drake Company Incorporated of Livonia, MI.
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75-Year-Old Strain Electric Company Acquired by Power VAC, LLC of Novi, MI
Calder Capital, LLC is electrified to announce that 75+-year-old Strain Electric Company of Wyoming, Michigan has been acquired by Power VAC, LLC of Novi, Michigan. Founded in 1947 by Lester Strain, Strain Electric is a diversified electrical utility contractor specializing in industrial construction, outdoor traffic signals, and underground electrical work. Todd Strain, the third-generation owner…
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75-Year-Old Strain Electric Company Acquired by Power VAC, LLC of Novi, MI
Calder Capital, LLC is electrified to announce that 75+-year-old Strain Electric Company of Wyoming, Michigan has been acquired by Power VAC, LLC of Novi, Michigan. Founded in 1947 by Lester Strain, Strain Electric is a diversified electrical utility contractor specializing in industrial construction, outdoor traffic signals, and underground electrical work. Todd Strain, the third-generation owner…
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2021 Off-Market Sellers: Recap
Before jumping headstrong into 2022, let’s reflect on our accomplishments in 2021. Calder’s buy-side team generated 360 proprietary leads, resulting in 215 conference calls and site visits and over 37 IOIs/LOIs. That is a hair under one proprietary lead per day! How do we do this? It’s 90% elbow grease combined with 10% data science.…
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Calder Capital/SBDA Close 42 Deals – Smash Records Again!
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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Calder Capital/SBDA Close 35th Transaction of 2021
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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West Michigan Petroleum Equipment Company Acquired by D.H.T. Holdings, Inc.
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Rohr Gasoline Equipment, Inc., of Byron Center, MI has been acquired by D.H.T. Holdings, Inc., of Reese, MI. Established in 1940, Rohr Gasoline Equipment provides equipment installation and repairs for service stations in the greater Grand Rapids area, including tank installation, tank removal, testing, card readers for fuel…
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West Michigan Petroleum Equipment Company Acquired by D.H.T. Holdings, Inc.
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Rohr Gasoline Equipment, Inc., of Byron Center, MI has been acquired by D.H.T. Holdings, Inc., of Reese, MI. Established in 1940, Rohr Gasoline Equipment provides equipment installation and repairs for service stations in the greater Grand Rapids area, including tank installation, tank removal, testing, card readers for fuel…
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Positive Chimney & Fire Place of Cadillac, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Positive Chimney & Fire Place of Cadillac, Michigan has been acquired by individual investors. Positive Chimney was acquired by four of the Company’s employees –Chris Richardson, Mike Gamble, and Cody and Kassie Richardson. Founded in 1982, Positive Chimney provides Northwest Michigan residents with professional sales, installation, and service…
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Positive Chimney & Fire Place of Cadillac, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Positive Chimney & Fire Place of Cadillac, Michigan has been acquired by individual investors. Positive Chimney was acquired by four of the Company’s employees –Chris Richardson, Mike Gamble, and Cody and Kassie Richardson. Founded in 1982, Positive Chimney provides Northwest Michigan residents with professional sales, installation, and service…
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Construction Tool & Supply of Warren, Michigan Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Construction Tool & Supply of Warren, Michigan has been acquired by an individual investor. Founded by Bill Parkhill in 1978, Construction Tool & Supply markets and distributes specialty fasteners and fastening supplies to contractors doing industrial, commercial, and institutional construction. After over 40 successful and rewarding years in…
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Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: November 2021
Have you been satisfied with your deal flow in 2021? Any desire to spend less time researching and sending emails and more time closing deals in 2022? Our buy-side team continues to offer guaranteed leads for our clients – leads that are off-market, willing to talk to you directly about selling, and those that meet your requirements.…
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Construction Tool & Supply of Warren, Michigan Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Construction Tool & Supply of Warren, Michigan has been acquired by an individual investor. Founded by Bill Parkhill in 1978, Construction Tool & Supply markets and distributes specialty fasteners and fastening supplies to contractors doing industrial, commercial, and institutional construction. After over 40 successful and rewarding years in…
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Calder Capital Welcomes Jakob Simonds to the Central Services Team!
Calder Capital is pleased to welcome Jakob Simonds as Lead Analyst of our Central Services team. Jakob joined our team for the Winter/Spring 2021 Internship program. He’ll be staying on as financial analyst and lead of new client onboarding. While you may remember him as our Guacamole Hater, there is far more to share about…
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Calder Capital Welcomes Jonathan Dykstra to the Central Services Team!
Calder Capital is pleased to welcome the newest addition to our Central Services team, Jonathan Dykstra. Calder Capital’s Central Services team works behind the scenes to get each client to market and get as many buyers’ eyes on them as possible. The Central Services team is comprised of dedicated and trained financial analysts who compile…