Calder Capital is pleased to welcome the newest addition to our Central Services team, Jonathan Dykstra. Calder Capital’s Central Services team works behind the scenes to get each client to market and get as many buyers’ eyes on them as possible. The Central Services team is comprised of dedicated and trained financial analysts who compile business valuations and create comprehensive marketing packages for Calder’s sell-side clients. As Calder continues to grow, Central Services is the scaffolding that keeps the foundation strong. A recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, Jonathan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Accounting. Jonathan is fresh out of college, but he brings with him an ambition and an experience base that is a great asset to Calder’s work. Jonathan joined the team in September as our newest Financial Analyst. Prior to joining Calder, Jonathan served as an Equity Research & Valuation analyst at Seamstrong Advisors, and as the Vice President of Portfolio Management of GVSU’s investment club. He devotes much of his time to teaching valuation and financial analysis to younger finance majors. Outside of his Finance and Accounting career, Jonathan has dabbled in filmmaking, and he has a deep appreciation for […]
Midwest Die, Corp. of Baroda, MI Acquired by Lateral Industries, LLC!
Calder Capital, LLC is proud to announce the sale of Midwest Die, Corp. of Baroda, MI to Lateral Industries, LLC. Lateral Industries, LLC, is owned by CEO Scott Dawson and his business partners. The business will continue to operate as Midwest Die, Corp. After almost 40 years in the business, cousins and partners Rodney and Richard Nitz felt that it was time to transition the ownership to someone who would continue to offer their clients the same quality of service, as well as care for the Company’s loyal employee base. President of Midwest Die Rodney Nitz stated, “We have been blessed with long term clients and a great employee base. Our long-term success is a result of ensuring that we provide a very high level of service to our clients. Our committed team members have been a very important part of making Midwest what it is today. After meeting several potential buyers and fielding multiple offers, we felt that Scott was the right person to take Midwest forward. His extensive background in manufacturing, vision for the future, and numerous industry connections will be tremendous assets to the company.” According to Scott Dawson, the opportunity to acquire Midwest exceeded the criteria […]
Industrial Fabrication Company Acquired by SE MI Welding & Fabrication Company
Calder Capital is pleased to announce a strategic investment in its client, an Industrial Fabrication Company in Tri-Cities, MI by a SE Michigan Welding & Fabrication Company. The acquisition is a strategic one for the SE Michigan Company. One of the partners of the acquired Fabrication Company will stay on and continue operating as the President of the Company. “I’m very excited to see what the future holds for our Company through this strategic partnership,” he commented. “We have all the infrastructure in place to grow, and we’re eager to hit the ground running.” Matt Uhl, Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor at Calder Capital, worked with the client as the lead M&A Advisor on the transaction. “Especially considering that we engaged with our client during the thick of COVID, the process went as smoothly as we would have asked for,” remarked Uhl. “Our client was in an ideal position; they didn’t take a major hit due to COVID, and there was no urgency for an owner to exit the business. The Companies are a good fit with what they can do as combined entities, and it was a pleasure to work with the owners involved.” Calder Capital, LLC, was the exclusive […]
Worldwide Diesel of Niles, MI Acquired by Individual Investor
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Worldwide Diesel of Niles, Michigan has been acquired by an individual investor. Worldwide Diesel was acquired by Rich Campbell, a Michigan native who has spent the past several years of his career in San Francisco, California. Campbell brings a vast array of experience including business development, data analytics, customer service, account management, and marketing. Founded by Greg Ferrier in 2007, Worldwide Diesel is a diesel engine and parts distributor. The Company sells overhauled, re-built, new, and used engines. Ferrier’s wife is a nurse, and as she was preparing for retirement in 2020, Ferrier wanted to retire at the same time so that they can travel and spend time together while they’re both in good health. Ferrier engaged with Calder Capital in 2021 to facilitate the sale. “I’m pleased to have found a successor with such business savvy,” commented Ferrier. “I appreciate the hard work that Garrett Monroe and the Calder team put into finding the right buyer, and I wish Rich the best of luck going forward.” “It’s not often that we see a business owner so effectively set their company up to operate through an ownership transition prior to engaging with us,” […]
Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating of Alpena, MI Acquired by Investor Group
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that its client, Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating, Inc., has been acquired. Established in 1959 by Walter and Theresa Weinkauf, Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating is a second-generation family plumbing and HVAC contractor located in Alpena, Michigan. Prior to the sale, the business was owned and operated by siblings Rob Weinkauf, Karen Lankheet, Alan Weinkauf, and Steve Weinkauf. The four co-owners of Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating were approaching retirement age and wanted to ensure a successful and careful transition for the business, its dedicated employees, and loyal customers. They engaged Calder Capital in 2020 in order to find its successor. Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating was acquired by a group of individual investors led by Alpena native, Luke Gerhart. Luke will assume a leadership role in the company and will use his decades of construction management experience to build and grow the company for its continued long-term success. “I am thrilled to continue what the Weinkauf family has built,” commented Luke Gerhart. “I look forward to taking the helm and leading Weinkauf through the next decade. Our group is committed to investing in the business, its employees, and the community of Alpena.” Matt Baas of Calder Capital […]
Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: August 2021
Can you believe August has already come and gone? It’s time to brief you in detail how Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team is fulfilling our current buy-side clients’ mandates. August was exceptional! How do we do this? It’s not rocket science. We combine a personal touch, automation, and data analytics with the tedious work that no one wants to do – lots of research, cold calls, and email outreach. Select Seller Leads Developed in August The Indication of Interest If you are an aggressive buyer you are likely speaking to more than one potential seller at a time. Given all the time, effort (emails and calls), and capital expended to unearth numerous prospects, how do you determine who to present a Letter of Intent (LOI) to? After all, an LOI is an offer with binding terms and at this stage it may be difficult to decide between numerous opportunities. A lesser known tool, often utilized by the Calder team, is the Indication of Interest (IOI). An IOI is generally two to three pages long and much like the LOI, an IOI allows a buyer to propose a purchase price, terms, deal structure, and transition expectations, simply without binding exclusivity […]
Charlesbrook Protection Services, LLC, of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce that Charlesbrook Protection Services, LLC, of Grand Rapids, MI has been acquired by an individual investor. Former police officer Ryan Woodford founded Charlesbrook Protection Services in 2014. Charlesbrook provides security guards for hire to protect businesses, institutions, and events. Charlesbrook was acquired by 10-year Marine veteran Chris Jansens, who is also the owner of Centurion Security Solutions in West Michigan. Charlesbrook will continue to operate under its original name and brand. “I was immediately impressed with Charlesbrook’s professionalism and reputation,” commented Chris Jansens. “Charlesbrook’s wide and loyal client base is a testament to the quality of their services, and I intend to continue that degree of service.” Charlesbrook Protection Services founder Ryan Woodford worked in law enforcement prior to starting the Company. While he has enjoyed operating Charlesbrook, he would like to pursue other interests outside of the criminal justice and protection services industry. He engaged with Calder Capital in 2020 in order to find the right buyer to take over the Company’s operations. “Matt Baas and the Calder team were excellent to work with,” said Woodford. “They remained engaged and focused even throughout the uncertainty of COVID which absolutely affected the event […]
Eidemiller Precision Machining of Milford, MI Acquired by Kyowa Industrial Co., Ltd. of Takasaki Japan!
Calder Capital, LLC, is excited to announce the acquisition of Eidemiller Precision Machining of Milford, Michigan by Kyowa Industrial, Co., Ltd., of Takasaki, Japan. Established in 1946, Kyowa Industrial is a precision manufacturer of complex prototype components and low volume production runs. The company is known for its exceptionally high-quality production of complex prototypes, dramatically fast and flexible delivery to meet tight schedules, ultra-thin walled components for maximum weight reduction, and start-to-finish service with complete confidentiality. Headquartered in Takasaki, Japan, Kyowa Industrial is eager to develop their presence in the United States and other overseas markets. The acquisition of Eidemiller Precision Machining allows Kyowa Industrial to expand to the automotive and manufacturing industries of the Midwest United States. “I feel confident that Eidemiller will be an excellent asset to Kyowa,” commented Atsushi Tanimoto, Kyowa’s North American President. “We’ve been in the market for such a company in this area for a long time, and I don’t think we could’ve found a better fit.” Eidemiller Precision Machining was founded in 1976, and in recent years it has been owned and operated solely by Marty Eidemiller. Over its five and a half decades, Eidemiller Precision Machining has grown from a small one-lathe […]
Record Growth Lands Calder Capital on Inc’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List
Calder’s trail-blazing ascent to the fastest-growing M&A firm in the US–even through 2020. Grand Rapids, MI – August 10, 2021 – Michigan-headquartered M&A firm Calder Capital today announced it had been named to Inc. Magazine’s top 5000 most successful private companies in the country. Every year, Inc. generates a list of the top 5000 most successful private companies in the country based on their impressive growth over the course of a 3-year period. While there are other business organizations that dole out merit-based awards, Inc.’s prestigious compilation is different from the rest. “While all positive recognitions are a gift,” commented Calder Founder Max Friar, “getting on the Inc. 5000 list is my kind of award because it’s based on the facts. It looks at hard sales data and recognizes companies that have shown exceptional growth.” Unlike other lists that are based on judges’ rankings, which often consider factors other than growth, Inc.’s list requires that a company meet strict eligibility requirements: Companies must be privately-owned, based in the United States, independent, have started earning revenue by March 31st, 2016, had revenue no less than $100,000 in 2016, had revenue no less than $2,000,000 in 2019, and revenue in 2019 exceeds […]
Paramount Fence of Livonia, MI Acquired by Local Investors from the Building Products Industry
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Paramount Fence in Livonia, MI by metro-Detroit based investors in the building products industry! Paramount Fence was established in 2010 by John and Tabetha Burke. Over its ten years in operation, Paramount Fence has been consistently ranked as one of the top fence installation companies in the Southeast Michigan community, including being ranked on the prestigious Inc 5000 fastest growing companies list in 2020. John Burke has a history in the fence construction industry business. He started Paramount when he recognized an opportunity in the industry, as many companies in the industry were slow to modernize their processes. While John and Tabetha have greatly enjoyed owning and operating Paramount, they are ready to undertake a new venture of owning their own farm. The Burkes engaged with Calder Capital, LLC, to market Paramount and find the ideal investor to keep the Company on its upward trajectory. Scott Nicholson, Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor at Calder Capital, served as the lead advisor to John and Tabetha Burke. Commented Nicholson, “I knew the investor group through previous deals; it didn’t take much convincing for them to see that Paramount was a natural fit.” Calder Capital, […]