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Calder Capital Listed on 2025 Inc. Regionals: Midwest List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Calder Capital, a nationwide M&A firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan has climbed the ranks to No. 30 on Inc.’s fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. This prestigious ranking by Inc. recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.…
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Maximizing M&A Success with Pooled Employer Retirement Plans
Guest post by Jeff Dykstra, Senior Vice President, Rockefeller Global Family Office With the introduction of the Secure Act and Secure Act 2.0, Pooled Employer Retirement Plans (PEPs) are now an important and growing solution to assist small to large businesses with offering 401(k) retirement plan benefits to their employees. By adopting a PEP, businesses…
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Calder Capital Recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan for a Third Consecutive Year
Calder Capital, LLC has been named a 2025 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) for a third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition underscores Calder Capital’s dedication to cultivating a workplace where employees feel empowered, valued, and equipped for success. The Best and Brightest…
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Calder Capital Named a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For Winner for a Third Consecutive Year
Calder Capital, LLC is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) for a third consecutive year. This award recognizes Calder Capital for fostering a supportive, thriving workplace culture that is centered on employee growth and satisfaction.…
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BCU Electric of Ashland, OH Acquired by Meptagon Group
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful sale of BCU Electric, based in Ashland, Ohio, to Meptagon Group of Netanya, Israel. BCU Electric, founded in 1990, specializes in electrical project design, installation, and maintenance services. The company offers turn-key solutions in wiring, material handling, security, automation, and engineering. After completing an electrical apprenticeship and…
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Introducing Em Medich: Calder Capital’s CRM Administrator
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Em Medich as its CRM Administrator. Introducing Em Originally from Rockford, Michigan, Em recently moved back to the Grand Rapids area after spending time in Charlotte, North Carolina. She brings a wealth of experience in quality control, process improvement, and team leadership.…
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Introducing Dominik Bepristis: Calder Capital Buy-Side Associate
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Dominik Bepristis as our newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Dominik Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dominik brings a background in finance and private equity. He previously held roles as an Accounting Intern at BCN Technical Services, an Accounting and Finance Intern at Specialty…
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Distressed Business Sales: Comparing an M&A Business Sale vs. Liquidation Auction
For business owners of struggling manufacturing and construction businesses, deciding how to exit a struggling business can be challenging. The two primary options are: The best choice depends on urgency, market conditions, and the financial stability of the business. An M&A business sale, like Calder Capital performs, maximizes the opportunity for competitive pressure and confidentiality,…
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February 2025 Off-Market Sellers Update
Welcome to our February 2025 Off-Market Sellers Update! In our 4-minute February update, Buy-Side team members Dominik Bepristis and Sam Scharich discuss February’s results, recent closings, and what separates good buyers from bad buyers. February’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching our February 2025 Off-Market Sellers Update! Email [email protected] with any questions and…
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Market Update – Q1 2025
The primary barriers to closing deals in 2024 were valuation mismatches, unexpected business performance declines during due diligence, and sellers withdrawing late in the process. Competitive bidding remains strong, though buyers are wary of overpaying, particularly in an evolving economic landscape.
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Career Transitions of South Bend, IN Acquired by Morales Group of Indianapolis, IN
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Career Transitions of South Bend, Indiana, by Morales Group, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Morales Group, comprised of companies including a staffing arm, professional recruitment services, and supply chain production solutions, was seeking a new talent acquisition partner to join its family of brands. Morales Group’s…
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Spray Patch of Madison Heights, MI Acquired by Detroit-Area Entrepreneurs Joel and Tanya Duncan
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Detroit-area entrepreneurs Joel and Tanya Duncan have successfully acquired Spray Patch in Madison Heights, Michigan. The Duncan family has been actively searching for a business acquisition opportunity for the past handful of years. Joel worked in General Motors’ Financial Planning & Analysis department, while Tanya serves as a…
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Calder Capital’s Growth Continues with Expansion into Texas
Calder Capital, a national lower middle-market mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Dallas, Texas. Brad Wallace is leading the firm’s developments in Texas. As Calder Capital continues to secure more deals both nationwide and in Texas, the new Dallas office will serve as a critical…
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Southeast USA-Based Lake and Pond Management Company Acquired by Florida-Based Private Equity Firm’s Environmental Services Portfolio Company
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a Southeast USA-based Lake and Pond Management Company (the “Seller”) by an Environmental Services Portfolio Company (the “Portfolio Company”), owned by a Florida-based Private Equity Firm (the “Buyer”). The Buyer invests in lower middle market operating companies primarily in North America. As the Buyer’s Portfolio Company was…
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Exit Planning & Sell-Side Strategies for Selling Your Business
Planning to sell your business? In this video, Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Director Garrett Monroe, and Exit Planning Director Jared Friar, share actionable advice on selling a business, sell-side services, and exit planning services. They reveal how to prepare up to five years in advance by focusing on key areas like financial clarity, leadership alignment, and…
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Calder Named Finalist in Four Categories in the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards
New York, New York – The M&A Advisor has announced winners for the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, and Calder Capital was named a finalist in several award categories. These awards recognize the organizations leading the industry in categories, such as Private Equity, M&A Transactions, Corporate/Strategic, Financing Deals, and more. “These outstanding individuals and firms…
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Calder Recognized as Finalist for M&A Deal of the Year and Industrials Deal of the Year $50-100M at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards in New York
Calder Capital, a leading middle-market investment bank, proudly announces its recognition in two major categories at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards for its advisory role in the majority stake investment and recapitalization of SERVPRO of Saginaw by City Capital Ventures. The transaction earned Calder Capital accolades as the recipient of both the Industrials Deal…
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Master Precision Mold of Greenville, MI Acquired by Big Shoulders Capital of Northbrook, IL
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of certain assets of Master Precision Mold of Greenville, Michigan by Big Shoulders Capital of Northbrook, Illinois. Founded in 1962, Master Precision Mold has been a cornerstone in the mold design, engineering, and manufacturing industry. Under the leadership of Steve Drake Jr., Master Precision Mold has…
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Introducing Logan Granger: Calder Capital Buy-Side Associate
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Logan Granger as its newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Logan Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Logan brings financial expertise to Calder Capital, having worked in investment banking. He previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase in Plano, Texas, and Houlihan Lokey in New York…
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Introducing Brad Wallace: Calder Capital Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Brad Wallace as our newest Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor. Introducing Brad Originally from Dallas, Texas, Brad brings a unique blend of investment banking expertise and entrepreneurial experience to Calder Capital. His career began at Bank of America’s Investment Bank, followed by a…