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Spectrum Health Ventures has completed an Equity Investment in eVideon!
February 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Spectrum Health Ventures has invested in Interactive Patient TV provider eVideon of Grand Rapids, MI. Founded in 1997, Spectrum Health is one of the nation’s top 15 health systems according to Truven Health Analytics. Based in West Michigan, Spectrum Health is comprised of 12 hospitals…
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Calder Capital is Moving Downtown GR! New Office Expected Spring 2020!
Updated March 2020: Due to the mandated stay at home order, the glasswork and finishing touches on Calder’s space have been delayed indefinitely. Here are some updated photos: Calder Capital is excited to announce that its plans for relocating downtown Grand Rapids are proceeding as planned. The firm’s new office will be located at 25…
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Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning (“Boelcke”) of Stevensville, Michigan, to an Individual Investor. Boelcke Heating and Air Conditioning of Stevensville, Michigan was founded in 1963, and since then has focused on customer satisfaction. The Company retains some of the most talented technicians in Michigan.…
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Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning acquired by an Individual Investor!
January 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning (“Boelcke”) of Stevensville, Michigan, to an Individual Investor. Boelcke Heating and Air Conditioning of Stevensville, Michigan was founded in 1963, and since then has focused on customer satisfaction. The Company retains some of the most talented…
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Foxbright of Grand Rapids, MI acquired by an Individual Investor!
January 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented and advised on the sale of Foxbright to an Individual Investor. Foxbright, originally founded in 2002 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a software and web services company whose primary goal is to help schools improve and manage their websites. To accomplish this,…
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Foxbright of Grand Rapids, MI acquired by an Individual Investor!
January 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented and advised on the sale of Foxbright to an Individual Investor. Foxbright, originally founded in 2002 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a software and web services company whose primary goal is to help schools improve and manage their websites. To accomplish…
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Calder/SBDA Celebrate Blowout January, Hammer Home 10 Closings in January 2020!
After closing a record 22 transactions in 2019, the Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors team cranked up the volume and drove home 10 closings in January 2020, breaking the record for most closings in a single month. “I’m not sure it gets much better than this,” affirmed Calder Managing Partner, Max Friar. “As I noted…
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2020 M&A Outlook & Multiples
While 2019 was filled with uncertainty and lots of questions surrounding what would result of the trade war, 2020 shows signs of continuing the largest U.S. economic expansion in history and lower middle market mergers & acquisitions activity is expected to remain elevated. Reflecting on 2019, Bizbuysell.com’s recent Insight Report stated: “What is certain is that 2019…
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Topps Safety Apparel, Inc. Acquired by Pinnacle Textile Industries
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented Topps Safety Apparel (“Topps”) in its successful sale to Pinnacle Textile Industries, LLC (“Pinnacle Textile”). Topps Safety Apparel, based in Rochester, IN, is a leading designer and manufacturer of public safety and flame-resistant industrial apparel. Headquartered in Rochester, IN, Topps offers a complete range…
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Topps Safety Apparel, Inc. Acquired by Pinnacle Textile Industries
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented Topps Safety Apparel (“Topps”) in its successful sale to Pinnacle Textile Industries, LLC (“Pinnacle Textile”). Topps Safety Apparel, based in Rochester, IN, is a leading designer and manufacturer of public safety and flame-resistant industrial apparel. Headquartered in Rochester, IN, Topps offers a complete range…
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Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. Acquired by Individual Investors!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. by local investors David and Carey Lefere. Established in 1995 by Rick Lemson, Precise CNC Routing is a family business that values commitment to problem-solving and customer service above all things. Precise CNC Routing offers a…
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Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. Acquired by Individual Investors!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. by local investors David and Carey Lefere. Established in 1995 by Rick Lemson, Precise CNC Routing is a family business that values commitment to problem-solving and customer service above all things. Precise CNC Routing offers a…
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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.…