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Calder Capital/SBDA Close Record-Breaking 48 Deals in 2023!

With the successful closings of two businesses on 12/28/23, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transaction #48 for 2023, surpassing previous annual transaction and revenue records. This is despite global M&A deal volume declining by 7% and 27% year-over-year dollar volume decline rounding off the lowest three-quarter total since 2013. (Source: Skadden) Calder reported 79.1% revenue growth […]

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Calder Capital/SBDA Chart Another Record Quarter with 35 Closings to Date in 2023

Despite continued low seller sentiment, continued rising rates, and large-scale uncertainty, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transaction #35 of 2023 continuing their upward climb to smashing previous years’ records.  “Our group has exhibited remarkable stability and resolve. While the majority of our competitors find it challenging to adapt to the current climate, Calder continues to

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Continuum Ventures of Grand Rapids, Michigan Acquires Majority Stake in Action Water Sports

Calder Capital, LLC, a premier Midwest Mergers and Acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the investment of a majority stake in premier boat dealership Action Water Sports by Continuum Ventures of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Action Water Sports was founded in 1990 with a single location, and over the past 33 years, the company has experienced significant

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Calder Capital/SBDA Chart a Blowout First Half of 2023 with 24 Closings and Revenue Up 202% over 2022

With the successful sale of three (3) businesses on June 30th, 2023, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transaction #24 of 2023 and continued to set the stage for a record 2023 despite lower levels of transactions nationally and in the face of continued rising rates, high inflation, and large-scale uncertainty.
“Our team has shown tremendous grit and determination. As most of our competition struggles to navigate these times, Calder remains a shining star, completing 11 transactions in Q2, posting record revenues (up 202% vs 2022), and setting the stage for a 4th consecutive Inc 5000-year in 2023,” stated Managing Partner Max Friar. “That is something few companies ever accomplish, let alone companies reliant on closing the next transaction. Our growth is truly stunning.”

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An Inside Look: High Demand, Low Supply Drives a Sellers’ Market

Feelings do not always reflect reality. There have been a lot of negative headlines and rate increases over the past 18 months. As a result, many potential business sellers are feeling that it’s not a good time to sell. In fact, seller sentiment has remained at a decade-low since Q4 2022. The result is that

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Calder Capital/SBDA Cruise Into Q2 2023 with 13 Closings, Up 124% over 2022

With the successful sale of a Traverse City, MI service/construction business on March 31, 2023, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transaction #13 of 2023 and continued to set the stage for a record 2023 despite a continued downward trend of transactions nationally and in the face of continued rising rates, high inflation, and large-scale uncertainty.

“Our team has shown tremendous resilience. While it is clear to us that our competitors are largely floundering to get transactions across the finish line, Calder’s team remains a shining star, completing 13 transactions in Q1, posting record revenues (up 124% vs Q1 2022), and setting the stage for a 4th consecutive Inc 5000-year in 2023,” stated Managing Partner Max Friar.

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Sparkle Car Care Centers of Benton Harbor, Michigan Acquired by Performance Plus Quick Oil Change & Car Wash of Holland, Michigan

Calder Capital is thrilled to share the successful acquisition of Sparkle Car Care Centers of Benton Harbor, Michigan by Performance Plus Quick Oil Change & Car Wash of Holland, Michigan. Performance Plus Quick Oil Change & Car Wash, owned and managed by brothers, Kyle and Justin Klingenberg, has skyrocketed to success with over 49+ retail

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Cameron Tool Corporation of Lansing, Michigan Acquired by Tool Tech of Springfield, Ohio

Calder Capital is thrilled to share that Cameron Tool Corporation of Lansing, Michigan has been acquired by Tool Tech of Springfield, Ohio. Tool Tech, founded in 1986, has established itself as a leader in the industry, with a legacy of delivering exceptional quality and results. The company offers a full suite of services, from designing

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Kelm-Acubar of Benton Harbor, Michigan Acquired by The Armor Group of Mason, Ohio

Calder Capital, LLC is thrilled to announce that Kelm-Acubar of Benton Harbor, Michigan has been acquired by The Armor Group of Mason, Ohio. Kelm-Acubar is an industry-renowned provider of precision machining services, with a wealth of expertise and experience in the field. Kelm-Acubar prides itself on supplying only the highest quality OE and aftermarket machined

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Pro Mold & Die of Roselle, Illinois Acquired by Wolf Industrial Advisors of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Pro Mold & Die of Roselle, Illinois has been acquired by Wolf Industrial Advisors of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1973, Pro Mold & Die specializes in manufacturing plastic injection molds and die cast dies. David Long and Walter Schaub, the founders of Pro Mold, have spent

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