Welcome to November’s 2024 Sell-Side Update! Senior Advisor Scott Nicholson joins Sell-Side Director Garrett Monroe to provide a firsthand look at what an M&A advisor does at Calder Capital. Learn about Scott’s journey, the most rewarding deals he’s worked on, and why he loves helping business owners achieve their goals. Whether you’re looking to sell […]
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Our experience in the vibrant metro Chicago market is characterized by a focus on lower Middle Market transactions in the manufacturing, service, and construction trades industries. Calder’s Chicago-based team consists of experienced M&A advisors equipped with a diverse set of skills. This expertise is crucial in navigating complex transactions effectively. Calder Capital’s physical presence in
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Phillips Lifestyles, a premier leisure product dealer based in Northern Michigan, by individual entrepreneur Dennis Riedel of Naples, Florida. Founded in 1980 by Rick Phillips, Phillips Lifestyles has grown into a leading dealer of hot tubs, grills, fireplaces, and game tables. The company, located in
Calder Capital is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Lakeland Mills, Inc. of Edmore, Michigan by Hickory Furniture Collective of Anderson, Indiana, and Green Gables Furniture of Bradford, Illinois. Founded in 1928, Lakeland Mills has a long-standing reputation for producing unique rustic and log furniture products. The company sells to customers through retail stores
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Champagne & Marx, Inc., an underground utility and excavation contractor based in Saginaw, Michigan, by Major Contracting of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1973, Champagne & Marx is a family-owned, second-generation excavation business that offers a wide range of services, including site utilities, foundation excavation, site
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Calder Capital is elated to announce the acquisition of Brandworks Detroit of Ann Arbor, Michigan by Highland Group of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brandworks Detroit is a brand development and advertising agency dedicated to serving the marketing needs of southeast Michigan-based business-to-business firms. Before founding Brandworks in 2009, Jay Kargula was a partner and Creative Director
Calder Capital is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Wolverine Lawn Services, Inc. (“Wolverine”) of Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Total Property Management Group of Plainwell, Michigan. Founded in 1973 by Charles Block, Wolverine Lawn Services is a landscape maintenance company offering residential and commercial services. Charles’ son, Thomas “Tom” Block, has led the company since
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of CM Industries of Lake Zurich, Illinois, by Stacker Holdings of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2001 by Zenny Kukich, CM Industries has grown into a market-leading manufacturer of high-performance welding products. The Lake Zurich-based company manufactures a range of welding products sold through its international distribution
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Courtesy Driving School, based in Shelby Township, MI, by Anthem Management Group, a Chicago-based firm. Founded in 1970 by David Semrau, Courtesy Driving School has been a trusted provider of affordable and safe driver education across Michigan for over five decades. Following David’s passing, his wife
Welcome to October’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! In our 4-minute October update, Buy-Side Director Sam Scharich covers leftover leads from past searches, changes in the M&A marketplace, crucial insights for closing deals and avoiding deal disintegration! October’s Results: Have a question you’d like answered? Thanks for watching this October’s 2024 Off-Market Sellers update! Email [email protected] with any
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