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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. Serial entrepreneur Jason Beecham purchased Pi Optima…
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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. Bob Sokorai owned and operated Conveyability for over 30…
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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,…
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Acquisition Strategy: Current Timing for Business Deals
We’ve previously discussed how acquiring a business can be one method of increasing the success and profitability of your company. This is especially true when the acquisition extends your company’s reach and service area and its product/service portfolio complements your own. Right now, however, the market has more demand for businesses than supply which means…
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Brief Update on State of the Lower Middle Market – Q1 2019
By Max Friar, Managing Partner The IBBA’s Q1 2019 Market Pulse recently came out and I wanted to share with you a quick synopsis of the findings. In my opinion, the Market Pulse is one of the most insightful reports on the state of the market and includes the aggregate results of surveys conducted in April 2019…
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Byron Center, MI-Based Fabtec Enterprises, Inc., acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Fabtec Enterprises, Inc. of Byron Center, Michigan to an individual investor. Fabtec is a structural steel fabricator whose clients consist of many of West Michigan’s premier commercial general contracting and construction management companies.
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Byron Center, MI-Based Fabtec Enterprises, Inc., acquired by an Individual Investor!
May 2019 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Fabtec Enterprises, Inc. of Byron Center, Michigan to an individual investor. Fabtec is a structural steel fabricator whose clients consist of many of West Michigan’s premier commercial general contracting and construction management companies. Since forming Fabtec in 1995, Tim Stevens and Mitch…
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Grand Rapids, MI-Based Pipeline Products Distribution Company, Power Supply, Inc. acquired!
May 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Grand Rapids, MI-based Power Supply, Inc. has been acquired by an Individual Investor.
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Grand Rapids, MI-Based Pipeline Products Distribution Company, Power Supply, Inc. acquired!
May 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Grand Rapids, MI-based Power Supply, Inc. has been acquired by an Individual Investor. Transporting natural gas from its origin to the end user requires not only a pipeline infrastructure that stretches cross-country, but massive engines and compressors housed in stations along the way to keep…
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In Q1 2019 the Business Market Trend Was Harder to Predict
According to a just released report by BizBuySell, the volume of Q1 2019 sales of small and mid-sized businesses was down year over year from 2018. Despite lower sales numbers and longer transaction times, businesses are still trading hands in record numbers. The numbers may be down a little, but they are still very good…
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Niles MI-Based Sheet Metal Manufacturer C.N.C. Products, Inc. acquired by Parker Holding
April 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Southwest, MI-based C.N.C. Products LLC has been acquired by Parker Holding, Inc. C.N.C. Products was established in 1987 by Mr. Fritz Knauf, along with his brother-in-law. Mr. Knauf had previous experience purchasing sheet metal products from a variety of businesses, so when a supplier of…
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Niles MI-Based Sheet Metal Manufacturer C.N.C. Products, Inc. acquired by Parker Holding
April 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Southwest, MI-based C.N.C. Products LLC has been acquired by Parker Holding, Inc. C.N.C. Products was established in 1987 by Mr. Fritz Knauf, along with his brother-in-law. Mr. Knauf had previous experience purchasing sheet metal products from a variety of businesses, so when a supplier of…
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Southwest Michigan-based GP Manufacturing Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Buchanan, MI-based GP Manufacturing has been acquired by an individual investor based in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Gordon “Butch” Payton established GP Manufacturing out of pure demand in 1995. After making his first few parts for a friend in need of a favor, it was not long before word…
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Southwest Michigan-based GP Manufacturing Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Buchanan, MI-based GP Manufacturing has been acquired by an individual investor based in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Gordon “Butch” Payton established GP Manufacturing out of pure demand in 1995. After making his first few parts for a friend in need of a favor, it was not long before word…
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Precision Engineering & Manufacturing of West Michigan acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that West Michigan, MI-based Precision Engineering & Manufacturing has been acquired by Individual Investors. Since they purchased the company in 2006, owners Art and Marcy Gajewski have worked diligently to build and deliver the highest quality services to Precision Engineering’s growing and diverse customer base. As they transition into…
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Precision Engineering & Manufacturing of West Michigan acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that West Michigan, MI-based Precision Engineering & Manufacturing has been acquired by Individual Investors. Since they purchased the company in 2006, owners Art and Marcy Gajewski have worked diligently to build and deliver the highest quality services to Precision Engineering’s growing and diverse customer base. As they transition into…