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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…
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Calder Capital’s Mya Stone, Earns CEPA Credential
Mya Stone receives CEPA Credential and Joins International Community of Business Advisors at the Exit Planning Institute The Exit Planning Institute is proud to announce that Mya Stone, Director of Human Capital and Exit Planning Advisor at Calder Capital, recently earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) credential after completing the Institute’s intensive five-day executive…
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Calder Capital Advisor, Andrew Williams, Earns CEPA Credential
Andrew Williams receives CEPA Credential and Joins International Community of Business Advisors at the Exit Planning Institute The Exit Planning Institute is proud to announce that Andrew Williams recently earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) credential after completing the Institute’s intensive five-day executive MBA-style program. Williams joins an elite group of business advisors who…
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Calder Capital Advisor, Matthew Baas, Earns CEPA Credential
Matthew Baas receives CEPA Credential and Joins International Community of Business Advisors at the Exit Planning Institute The Exit Planning Institute is proud to announce that Matthew Baas recently earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) credential after completing the Institute’s intensive five-day executive MBA-style program. Baas joins an elite group of business advisors who…
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Calder Capital’s Matthew Baas Recognized as Finalist for Investment Banker of the Year at 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards
Calder Capital proudly announces that Matthew Baas, M&A Advisor, was named a Finalist for Investment Banker of the Year at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. This recognition underscores Matt’s exceptional contributions to the field of mergers and acquisitions and his dedication to delivering outstanding results for clients. As a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of…
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January’s 2025 Off-Market Sellers
Welcome to January’s 2025 Off-Market Sellers update! In our 3-minute January update, Buy-Side Directors Ben Sundquist and Sam Scharich discuss January’s results and what buyers are missing without proprietary deal flow. January’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching this January’s 2025 Off-Market Sellers update! Email [email protected] with any questions and Sam Scharich will…
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Introducing Cade Peterson: Calder Capital Buy-Side Associate
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Cade Peterson as its newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Cade Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, Cade brings a strong background in finance and business management, with experience in both private equity and business solutions. He previously worked at Blackford Capital, where he was…
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Introducing Brandon Sinclair: Calder Capital’s Marketing & Public Relations Associate
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Brandon Sinclair as its Marketing and Public Relations Associate. Introducing Brandon Originally from Rockford, Michigan, and now residing in Lowell, Michigan, Brandon brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors. He has held roles at Blackford Capital, the U.S. House of Representatives,…
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Calder Capital Recognized By Axial As A Top 10 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor
Calder Capital proudly announces that it was recognized as a Top 10 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor by Axial for the period 2020-2024. This recognition acknowledges M&A advisory excellence in the sub-$10M M&A market. Calder Capital is ranked #10 nationally, is the only Michigan-based firm on the list, and only one of three firms in…
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Breck Graphics, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by Foremost Graphics Group of Walker, MI
“Calder Advisor Jon Pastoor has been reasonable, reachable, and professional throughout this process. His expertise and guidance helped make this all possible and it’s been a pleasure to work with him. I’m looking forward to any future deals we may work on together.” – Ron Bush, CFO, Foremost Graphics, Walker, MI (Buyer) “Calder has been…
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2024 Buy-Side Recap
See what Yan Vinarskiy (Buyer) who acquired Floorguard Products had to say about working with the buy-side team to source and close the deal! Take a listen to Calder buy-side client Will Gano’s success story in the acquisition of food products manufacturer Bear Stewart Corp on the Acquiring Minds podcast. Also, featured on the podcast,…
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Buy-Side Services Testimonial: Yan Vinarskiy
Yan Vinarskiy, a buy-side client of Calder Capital, recently shared his experience of working with the Calder team and successfully completing a business acquisition in just six months. Tune in to hear more about his journey and how Calder’s expertise helped make his acquisition a success! About the Acquisition: Floorguard Products has established itself as…
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Calder Capital Donates $30,000 to Local Charities at the 2024 Calder Deal Ball
Grand Rapids, MI – December 6, 2024 – Calder Capital, a 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 associates,…
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Majority Stake in Midwest-based Capital Stoneworks Strategically Acquired by Leelanau Private Capital
“Thank you to Calder Capital for your dedication and hard work. This is a monumental milestone for me, representing half a lifetime of commitment and passion.” – Brandon Hornung, CEO, Capital Stoneworks (Seller) Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful majority equity investment in Capital Stoneworks, headquartered in Bridgeport, Michigan, by Leelanau Private Capital…
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Tigmaster Welding of Baroda, Michigan Acquired by Local Entrepreneur, Adam Schaller
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Tigmaster Co., a longstanding provider of welding, fabrication, and machining services, by Adam Schaller, of Baroda, Michigan. Founded in 1981 by Jeff Sukupchak, Tigmaster began as a small welding service provider to the local tool and die industry. Over the decades, the company expanded its…
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Calder Capital: 2024 Sell-Side Recap – Market Insights & Exit Planning
Join us as we review Calder Capital’s 2024 sell-side successes. With 42 sell-side transactions, 5 new offices, and the launch of a dedicated exit planning division, 2024 marked a pivotal year for our team. Learn about key trends impacting the market, such as election-year uncertainty, interest rate fluctuations, and shifts in buyer behavior, and discover…
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Calder Capital Breaks Revenue Records, Closes 46 Deals in 2024!
With three successful closings on December 31, 2024, Calder Capital and SBDA surpassed previous annual revenue records by completing their 46th transaction of the year. This milestone marked another significant achievement for the firm, further solidifying its position as a leader in the M&A sector. “I’m incredibly proud of our team’s dedication and hard work,”…
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Calder Capital’s Buy-Side Gold Service Named Finalist for Product/Service of the Year at 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards
Calder Capital proudly announces that its Buy-Side Gold Service was recognized as a Finalist for Product/Service of the Year at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. This recognition highlights the innovative and impactful contributions of Buy-Side Gold to the mergers and acquisitions landscape. Calder Capital’s Buy-Side Gold Service is a pioneering solution designed to address…




















