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Calder/SBDA Continue to Smash Own Record with 21st Closing of 2019!
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions 2019 December 2019 – The Calder Capital/SBDA Team is very pleased to announce the expansion of its closing record with the successful sourcing of an equity investment for Augusta, MI-based Turf Works Supply. Calder Advisor Ghazey Aleck served as the lead project manager. According to Calder Managing Partner, Max Friar, “2019…
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Individual Investor Provides Growth Equity for Turf Works!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful sourcing of an equity investor for Augusta, Michigan-based Turf Works. Turf Works approached Calder Capital in 2019 seeking to grow and build upon the Company’s current customer base. After consulting with Calder Capital’s Managing Partner, Max Friar, it was decided that the best move…
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Individual Investor Provides Growth Equity for Turf Works!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful sourcing of an equity investor for Augusta, Michigan-based Turf Works. Turf Works approached Calder Capital in 2019 seeking to grow and build upon the Company’s current customer base. After consulting with Calder Capital’s Managing Partner, Max Friar, it was decided that the best move…
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What is a Charitable Remainder Trust? A Valuable Financial Tool
A guest blog post by the Voisard Asset Management Group on the power of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust for estate, business and tax planning purposes.
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Buying A Business 101: 6 Common Scenarios That Make Buying a Business Even More Challenging Than it Already Is 😑
Buying a company is often one of the most challenging things that a person embarks on in their life. It requires a tremendous amount of thought, risk, and resources. Below, I have summarized six situations that greatly affect risk and return. It is unrealistic to purchase a perfect business so these situations should not cause…
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Performance Plus Acquires Colonial Car Wash and Oil Exchange, Inc.
November 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Farmington, Michigan-based Colonial Oil Exchange by Holland, MI-based Performance Plus Quick Lubes. Performance Plus is a Holland, MI-based chain of over 30 retail quick lube locations across the State of Michigan. The Company provides a full-service offering including oil changes, coolant flushes,…
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Performance Plus Acquires Colonial Car Wash and Oil Exchange, Inc.
November 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Farmington, Michigan-based Colonial Oil Exchange by Holland, MI-based Performance Plus Quick Lubes. Performance Plus is a Holland, MI-based chain of over 30 retail quick lube locations across the State of Michigan. The Company provides a full-service offering including oil changes, coolant flushes,…
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Recent Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Q3 2019
It’s More Than Just the Multiples! Recently, the IBBA and M&A Source published their Q3 2019 Market Pulse Report, which gives an excellent synopsized take on the state of the recent market. The Q3 2019 survey was conducted from October 1-15, 2019 and was completed by 236 business brokers and M&A advisors covering 210 transactions.…
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Calder Capital/SBDA Continues Closing Clout With Deal #20 of 2019!
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions 2019 November 2019 – The Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team is proud to announce the extension of their closing record with the successful acquisition of Colonial Oil Exchange, Inc. of Farmington, MI by Performance Plus Quick Lubes of Holland, MI. Patrick Robey served as lead advisor to Performance Plus. According…
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How Much Is Enough?
The Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team is extremely pleased to announce that they have broken their own closing record of 18 transactions in 2018 with the successful closing of transaction #19, Marco’s New American Bistro, by Small Business Deal Advisor’s Doug Yntema on October 9, 2019.
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Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team Surpasses Own Record with 19 Closings in 2019
The Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team is extremely pleased to announce that they have broken their own closing record of 18 transactions in 2018 with the successful closing of transaction #19, Marco’s New American Bistro, by Small Business Deal Advisor’s Doug Yntema on October 9, 2019.
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Muskegon, MI-Based Iroquois Hoods Acquired by Individual Investors!
October 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Muskegon, MI-based Iroquois Hoods by individual West Michigan entrepreneurs Rick Claypool and Nate Thornton. Founded 60+ years ago, Iroquois Hoods is manufacturer of laboratory furniture with an emphasis on custom fume hood products. Fume hoods are local ventilation devices that are designed…
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Muskegon, MI-Based Iroquois Hoods Acquired by Individual Investors!
October 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Muskegon, MI-based Iroquois Hoods by individual West Michigan entrepreneurs Rick Claypool and Nate Thornton. Founded 60+ years ago, Iroquois Hoods is manufacturer of laboratory furniture with an emphasis on custom fume hood products. Fume hoods are local ventilation devices that are designed…
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M&A Market Trends & Statistics Q2 2019
The International Business Brokers Association Q2 2019 Market Pulse recently came out. The Market Pulse Report is one of the most insightful reports on the state of the market and includes the aggregate results of surveys conducted in July 2019 of 288 M&A Advisors. Insights include deal multiples, deal structure, types and motivation of buyers,…
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Zeeland, MI-Based Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc., Acquired by an Individual Investor!
August 2019 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan to an individual investor. Pi Optima is a niche machine shop specializing in custom fixture solutions and magnesium machining. Pi’s customers consist of automotive and aerospace manufacturers nationwide. Thanks to the Grand Rapids Business Journal…
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Zeeland, MI-Based Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc., Acquired by an Individual Investor!
August 2019 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan to an individual investor. Pi Optima is a niche machine shop specializing in custom fixture solutions and magnesium machining. Pi’s customers consist of automotive and aerospace manufacturers nationwide.
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Market Update – A Breakdown of Bizbuysell.com’s Q2 Transaction Activity Report
Bizbuysell.com’s National Business-for-Sale Trends and Q2 2019 Transaction Activity Report was recently published and I wanted to share with you a quick synopsis of the data. Bizbuysell.com’s Transaction Activity Report is one of the most insightful reports on the state of the market and includes the aggregate results of thousands of small business transactions nationwide…
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Walker, MI-Based Conveyability, Inc., Acquired by Individual Investor Heath Verstraete!
August 2019 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Conveyability, Inc. of Walker, Michigan to an individual investor. Conveyability is a premier integrator of engineering conveyor and material handling systems. The company’s customers consist of manufacturing and distribution businesses throughout West Michigan.
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Walker, MI-Based Conveyability, Inc., Acquired by Individual Investor Heath Verstraete!
August 2019 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Conveyability, Inc. of Walker, Michigan to an individual investor. Conveyability is a premier integrator of engineering conveyor and material handling systems. The company’s customers consist of manufacturing and distribution businesses throughout West Michigan.
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Elements of an Indication of Interest
Often in a competitive or potentially competitive bidding environment, buyers are requested to submit indications of interest (IOI) prior to having the ability to engage in a discussion with a business owner or visit the company’s site. This can be frustrating to buyers who desire to know more about the target before writing an offer,…