The most recent survey done by IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse reveals that the market for businesses was still very active and deals were still getting continuously done as fiscal year 2018 closed out. This market continues to be a seller’s market, and experts do not expect that this will change in the near […]
2018 Q3 Survey Gives a Good Continued Outlook for Sellers Read More »
December 2018 – Calder Capital, LLC, a mergers & acquisitions firm focused on lower middle market industrial and service transactions, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Grand Rapids, MI-based Performance Die Cutting & Finishing, LLC. Established in 1987, Performance Die Cutting specializes in die cutting of sheets, cardboard, foam, cloth, and other materials
Grand Rapids Manufacturer Performance Die Cutting Acquired by Investor! Read More »
Having worked years with sellers of small businesses, these are the top bits of advice I can give to a prospective buyer: Keep in mind the Seller’s top concerns, which are almost always these and in this order: Cash at Closing. Continuity of Business (employee job security and growth in particular). Legacy, or how they
Max Friar’s Top Tips for Successfully Buying A Business Read More »
Previously we’ve discussed how SBA loans are a great way to finance the purchase of a business. Another largely unknown method is to utilize ROBS arrangements. ROBS stands for Rollovers as Business Startups. This method has the distinct advantage of using the available capital an owner already has in a 401(k) plan to either start
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Founder and Managing Partner, Max Friar, has won the 2018 ACG/MiBiz Dealmaker of the Year Finalist Award! Max Friar wins Dealmaker of the Year Finalist after founding Calder Capital only 5 years ago. Calder also sourced and closed the Deal of the Year <$25MM. As a highlight to
Calder Founder Max Friar Wins 2018 ACG Dealmaker of the Year Finalist Award! Read More »
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that associate and Director of Corporate Development, Patrick Robey, sourced and closed ACG’s Deal of the Year <$25MM. Excerpted from Mibiz.com: Midwest Timer finalized the Lectro Components acquisition in December 2017. The deal is recognized as a winner in the 2018 MiBiz M&A Deals of the Year Awards in
Patrick Robey Sources & Closes ACG’s Deal of the Year <$25MM! Read More »
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of southwest Michigan based ADL Home Care to Home Sweet Home In-Home Care. ADL Home Care is a locally owned private duty home-care provider serving clients in Southwest Michigan with support from its offices in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The Company was founded in 1995 by
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As we have discussed before employees’ welfare is of great importance to employers, and concern for what will happen to their workers following the sale of a business remains at the top of sellers’ priorities. Seventy percent of owners stated that employee welfare was a top concern in a 2017 Market Pulse report, in fact.
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful sale of the Santa Therese Plantation, LLC to Azulera Farms, LLC. The acquired farm consists of 27+ acres of blueberries and a property parcel featuring roughly 60 acres located in Allegan County, MI. Seller, Danny Hartmann, was very excited with the outcome, “We’ve worked very hard to plant
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According to the IBBA Q2 Market Pulse the market is “too hot to touch” with roughly 21% of advisors saying 2018 is the best year they’ve ever seen for business owners to sell their business. Consistent with general market optimism, advisors believe seller advantage is growing consistently as the market stays red hot. Multiples remain
State of the Small Deal Market – Q2 2018! Read More »
