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Calder Capital Delivers Record-Breaking Growth in 2025 with 58 Deals Closed
With the final closing on December 29th, 2025, Calder Capital and Small Business Deal Advisors (SBDA) surpassed previous annual revenue records by completing their 58th transaction of the year. This milestone marked an increase of 26% in deal volume and an increase of 15% in revenue. “I’m incredibly proud of our team’s dedication and execution,”…
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Calder Capital’s Rudy Moeller Featured on the Journey to Business Ownership Channel
Calder Capital’s Rudy Moeller, a Business Development Advisor, recently joined the Journey to Business Ownership channel, hosted by Patrice Miles, a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source to discuss buying or selling an existing business. In this episode, Rudy Moeller talks about what an acquisition or sales process really takes, along with timeline expectations…
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Calder Capital’s Jon Pastoor Featured on Provisio Retirement Partners’ Second Wind Podcast
Calder Capital’s Jon Pastoor, a Sell-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor, recently joined the Second Wind podcast, hosted by Alex Overbeek of LPL Financial and Provisio Retirement Partners to discuss selling a business in pursuit of retirement. In this episode, Jon Pastoor talks about business valuations, bringing your business to market, and what the experience should…
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2025 Buy-Side M&A Recap
In less than 5-minutes, we review each buy-side transaction in 2025, identify the secret sauce in off-market deal making, and share our outlook for 2026! Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. Check out our clients who have been featured on the Acquiring Minds podcast: We have 2 searchers who recently closed deals with…
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Top 5 Things to Consider When Selling Your Business
In the Exit Planning Institute’s 2025 National State of Owner Readiness Report, they found that only 22% of baby boomer business owners had a formal, written business transition plan. When owners are not prepared emotionally, operationally, or financially for the scrutiny that they will receive from buyers and lenders, the sale process can become intensely…
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Nonprofit Acquires Education Provider
Transaction Summary Calder Capital is proud to announce the acquisition of an Education Provider by a Nonprofit. The Acquisition Story The Nonprofit (the Buyer) has advanced technology adoption and workforce development to bolster North America’s manufacturing competitiveness and national security. Working with Fortune 500 manufacturers, small and midsize companies, educational institutions, and government agencies, the…
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Seddon Point Capital of Atlanta, GA, acquires Metro Metal Works of McDonough, GA
“Working with Calder Capital on the acquisitions of Metro Metal Works and associated real estate was a genuinely positive experience. As a strategic buyer in the metal fabrication space, I needed a partner who understood both the operational realities of manufacturing and the nuances of pairing the right business with the right owner. Sam, Hannah,…
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ENCON Evaporators of Hooksett, NH, acquires Apollos Water of Battle Ground, IN
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Apollos Water of Battle Ground, Indiana, by ENCON Evaporators of Hooksett, New Hampshire. Founded in 1993, ENCON Evaporators designs, manufactures, and distributes wastewater minimization equipment exclusively, with thousands of systems installed globally. Mike Fregeau, President of ENCON Evaporators, engaged Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team to avoid…
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Introducing Olivia Devereux: Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Business Development Lead
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Olivia Devereux as our Sell-Side Business Development Lead. Originally from Petoskey, Michigan, Olivia brings a people-first mindset to Calder Capital. Previously, she worked in a strategic consulting role supporting a privately held small-business portfolio, advising ownership on growth initiatives across a group…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Nick Browning to Sell-Side Associate
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Browning from Sell-Side Analyst to Sell-Side Associate. As an Analyst, Nick supported Calder’s sell-side practice by collecting and analyzing client financials, building valuation models, integrating analyses into CIMs, and assisting advisors through the early stages of transactions. As a Sell-Side Associate, his role expands to…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Riley Hagen to Sell-Side Associate
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Riley Hagen from Sell-Side Analyst to Sell-Side Associate. As an Analyst, Riley supported Calder’s sell-side practice by collecting and analyzing client financials, building valuation models, integrating analyses into CIMs, and assisting advisors through the early stages of transactions. As a Sell-Side Associate, his role expands to…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Greg Weess to Sell-Side M&A Advisor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Weess from Sell-Side Associate to Sell-Side M&A Advisor. As an Associate, Greg oversaw analyst and intern work, supported advisors with due diligence and transaction execution in lower middle market deals, worked on valuations and marketing materials, and presented valuation analyses to clients. As a Sell-Side…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Jonathan Dykstra to Sell-Side Director of Operations
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Dykstra from Sell-Side Associate to Sell-Side Director of Operations. As an Associate, Jonathan oversaw analyst and intern work, supported advisors with due diligence and transaction execution in lower middle market deals, worked on valuations and marketing materials, and presented valuation analyses to clients. As the…
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Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, Inc. of Muskegon, MI, Acquired through BSM Acquisition, LLC of Cincinnati, OH
“We had a great experience with Calder. Sam was very good to work with, being very professional and personable. I found them working hard on our behalf to maximize our return. Great experience and would recommend them without reservation.” – Mark Hoofman, Former Partner, Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, Inc., Muskegon, MI (Seller) “Working with…
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Private Equity is Stuck, and No Playbook Can Fix It
Private equity has caught a lot of flak this year, and to be clear, that’s not our aim here. We have a deep respect for the profession and count many smart, hardworking PE professionals as friends and clients. They’re operating in a brutally difficult environment: quality deals are harder to source, competition is intense, multiples…
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When a Buyer Calls You, Get Ready To Be Flattered
Often, business owners hear from potential buyers out of the blue. A message may come in from a private equity firm, a strategic operator, or an investment group expressing interest in a conversation. They typically compliment the owner, point to your company’s position in the market, and suggest there’s alignment with their investment goals, and…
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November 2025 Buy-Side Monthly Update
Welcome to our November 2025 Buy-Side update! In November’s 6-minute update, we discuss whether it’s worth it to hire an advisor, along with analyzing a recent closing, and finally we review our outlook for the remainder of the year. Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. November 2025 Results: Check out our clients who…
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Calder Capital Donates $30,000 to Local Charities at the 2025 Calder Deal Ball
Grand Rapids, MI – December 5, 2025 – Calder Capital, a nationwide leader in mergers and acquisitions advisory services, celebrated a year of growth and gratitude by donating $30,000 to three local charities during its annual Calder Deal Ball. Held at The Rutledge in Grand Rapids, the event brought together 150 attendees, including clients, business…
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Calder Capital Recognized in PitchBook’s 2024 Great Lakes Region League Tables
Calder Capital is proud to announce its inclusion in PitchBook’s 2024 Annual Global League Tables, earning the #21 position among the most active M&A advisors in the Great Lakes region, based on Calder’s volume of Midwest deals in 2024. This recognition places Calder among the top-closing advisory firms facilitating transactions across the Great Lakes region…
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Freedom Finishing of Benton Harbor, MI, Announces Partnership With Acme Finishing of Elk Grove Village, IL
“The Calder team, and Shane specifically, were attentive, transparent, and truly cared about our legacy. We couldn’t have asked for better guidance through this important process and time in our lives.” – Erik Ender, Co-Owner, Freedom Finishing, Benton Harbor, MI (Client) “Calder’s team brought clarity to every stage. Shane’s industry insight and understanding of the…