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Mid-Atlantic Environmental Services Company Acquired by Florida-Based Private Equity Firm’s Environmental Services Portfolio Company
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is enthralled to announce the successful acquisition of a Mid-Atlantic-based environmental services company (the “Seller’s Company”) by an Environmental Services Portfolio Company (the “Portfolio Company”), owned by a Florida-based Private Equity Firm (the “Buyer”). The Acquisition Story The Buyer invests in lower middle market…
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Calder Capital Advises on Winning Deal for ACG’s Deal of the Year Award: Harlo Products Acquired by Borgman Capital
Calder Capital is proud to announce Harlo Products acquisition by Borgman Capital has been recognized as the winner of the Outstanding Growth Award – Deal of the Year (Between $10MM–$20MM) by ACG West Michigan. Calder Capital served Harlo Products of Grandville, Michigan as its exclusive sell-side advisor in their sale to Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Borgman Capital. The transaction, completed in May 2025, stands out as…
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Calder Capital Advises on Finalist Deal for ACG’s Deal of the Year Award: ADAC Acquisition of EBW Electronics
Calder Capital is proud to announce ADAC’s acquisition of EBW Electronics was recognized as a finalist for the Outstanding Growth Award – Deal of the Year (Between $10MM–$20MM) by ACG West Michigan. Calder Capital served ADAC of Grand Rapids, Michigan as its exclusive buy-side advisor in their acquisition of Holland, Michigan-based EBW Electronics. The transaction, completed in April 2025, was a strategic West Michigan-based acquisition that supports ADAC’s continued innovation, end-market diversification, and…
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Schockman Lumber of St. Henry, OH, acquires Hellmann Lumber of Walton, KY
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Hellmann Lumber of Walton, Kentucky by Schockman Lumber of St. Henry, Ohio. The Acquisition Story Schockman Lumber, a family-owned building materials supplier with locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, provides high-quality lumber, hardware, and building supplies…
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The Rapallo Group of St. Louis, MO, Acquires Door Service, Inc. of St. Louis, MO
“I enjoyed working with the whole Calder team, and I often refer them to people who are considering Buy-Side representation.” – Pat Noles, President, The Rapallo Group, St. Louis, MO (Buyer) “Selling a business is an interesting experience, and Calder Capital was helpful.” – Tim King, Former Owner, Door Service, Inc., St. Louis, MO (Seller)…
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Calder Capital Listed on 2026 Inc. Regionals: Midwest List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Calder Capital, a nationwide M&A firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has climbed the ranks to No. 62 on Inc.’s sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. This prestigious ranking by Inc. recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Calder Capital was listed as #5 in Michigan and #1 in…
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Calder Capital’s Hannah Nabhan Inducted into DealStats Hall of Fame for 2025
Calder Capital is proud to announce that Calder Capital Buy-Side Director Hannah Nabhan has been named a 2025 inductee into the DealStats Hall of Fame, a national recognition honoring top contributors to one of the leading databases of private-company M&A transactions. The DealStats database, maintained by Business Valuation Resources (BVR), is a widely used tool…
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Who are the most aggressive business buyers, and where is the momentum heading in 2026?
Axial recently published an article Who’s Buying in the Lower Middle Market in 2026? Key Buyer Trends From Axial Data, where they included a table showing “Average Closed Deal TEV By Buyer Type”. Axial did not provide any inferences related to current buyer aggressiveness, and so Calder stepped in to dissect the data and make some inferences regarding who the…
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Best Upon Request Corporate, Inc. of Mason, OH, Acquired by an Individual Entrepreneur
“Calder Capital was a trusted partner throughout the process. From the beginning, they took the time to understand not just the business, but what mattered most to me — finding the right next leader and owner based on our values at BEST. Before going to market, I appreciated working with Jared Friar on the Calder…
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Wholesale Builder Supply of Wixom, MI, Acquired by Three Thirteen Capital of Bloomfield Hills, MI
“Scott, Pankaj, and the Calder team were excellent. We had some great talks these last few months. Scott was there to resolve those issues, and he delivered for me. He and Pankaj really did a great job, and they have become good friends of mine.” – Lachhman Jindal, Former Owner, Wholesale Builder Supply, Wixom, Michigan…
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Calder Capital’s Brad Wallace Featured on The Turnaround Boardroom Podcast
Calder Capital’s Brad Wallace, a Sell-Side M&A Advisor, recently joined host Paul Maskill on The Turnaround Boardroom Podcast to discuss the importance of business valuation and the steps involved in preparing a business for sale. In this episode, Paul Maskill interviews Brad Wallace, focusing on the process of selling your business, particularly in the home service industry. They discuss the importance of…
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Calder Capital Recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Calder Capital, LLC has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has received this recognition. This continued honor reflects Calder Capital’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees are supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed. …
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Calder Capital Named a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For Winner for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Calder Capital is proud to announce its recognition as a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has earned this distinction. This continued recognition highlights Calder Capital’s commitment to building a high-performing workplace where employees are supported, engaged,…
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Calder Capital Recognized for a Second Year as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Chicago
Calder Capital has been recognized as a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Chicago by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), marking another year the firm has earned this distinction. The recognition reflects Calder’s ongoing commitment to building a workplace where team members are supported, challenged, and positioned to succeed. The Best and…
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Calder Capital Named Best Business Investment Firm in 2026 Best of Michiana Business Awards
Calder Capital is proud to announce that it has been named “Best Business Investment Firm” in the 2026 Best of Michiana Business Awards, presented by Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and Michiana Business News. This marks the third time Calder Capital has received this recognition. Each year, Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and Michiana Business News, along with their…
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Calder Capital Ranked the #5 Most Active M&A Advisor in the Great Lakes in PitchBook’s 2025 Global League Tables
Calder Capital is excited to announce that it has been ranked as the #5 Most Active M&A Advisor in the Great Lakes region in PitchBook’s 2025 Annual Global League Tables. PitchBook’s league tables are widely regarded as one of the most respected benchmarks in the M&A industry, ranking firms based on transaction activity across global markets. Calder Capital’s placement…
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Calder Capital Ranked #4 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor by Axial for 2025
Calder Capital proudly announces it has been ranked the #4 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor by Axial for 2025, rising from #6 in 2024. This advancement reflects the firm’s continued growth, consistency, and strong performance in the sub-$10M M&A market. The recognition underscores Calder Capital’s position as a leading advisor in the lower middle market,…
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Founders Home Service Group of Overland Park, KS, Acquires Empire Heating & Air Conditioning of Decatur, GA
“We appreciated the opportunity to work with the Calder team and value their efforts in sourcing opportunities that aligned closely with our investment criteria. Throughout the process, they demonstrated a strong understanding of the types of businesses we seek to partner with. Empire quickly stood out as a compelling opportunity that fit within our strategy,…
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DELTA Services, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN, Acquired by Octane Management Company, LLC of West Homestead, PA
“Calder Capital and specifically Kregg Kiel was a very positive experience. Kregg demonstrated a strong understanding of the process and provided steady guidance. He was always available to answer questions and assist in navigating some difficult times. The overall experience of negotiating between both parties was incredibly smooth and made the complex transaction come to…
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February 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
Most buyers say they want to acquire a business. Very few are actually prepared to close one. In our February buy-side update, we explain what separates buyers who close from those who stall, plus share a few recent wins, current deal momentum, and how we evaluate buyer readiness before starting a search. Watch the 3-minute…
