Laser Access, Inc. acquired by an Individual Investor!
March 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Walker, MI-based Laser Access Inc. to individual investor, Assy Okanin. Established in 1999, Laser Access is a market leader in the greater West Michigan area for 5-axis laser cutting and welding services. The Company provides automotive prototyping for the die making […]
Laser Access, Inc. acquired by an Individual Investor!
March 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Walker, MI-based Laser Access Inc. to individual investor, Assy Okanin. Established in 1999, Laser Access is a market leader in the greater West Michigan area for 5-axis laser cutting and welding services. The Company provides automotive prototyping for the die making […]
Graphics Embossed Images acquired by an Individual Investor!
February 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Graphics Embossed Images, Inc. (“Graphics Embossed Images”) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to an Individual Investor. Graphics Embossed Images boasts over 45 years of experience providing foil stamping, embossing, die-cutting, and folding services to service printers throughout West Michigan and Indiana. The […]
Graphics Embossed Images acquired by an Individual Investor!
February 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Graphics Embossed Images, Inc. (“Graphics Embossed Images”) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to an Individual Investor. Graphics Embossed Images boasts over 45 years of experience providing foil stamping, embossing, die-cutting, and folding services to service printers throughout West Michigan and Indiana. The […]
Spectrum Health Ventures has completed an Equity Investment in eVideon!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Spectrum Health Ventures has invested in Interactive Patient TV provider eVideon of Grand Rapids, MI. Founded in 1997, Spectrum Health is one of the nation’s top 15 health systems according to Truven Health Analytics. Based in West Michigan, Spectrum Health is comprised of 12 hospitals and 183 […]
D.C. Martin & Son Scales Acquired by Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD)!
February 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of D.C. Martin & Son Scales, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Mettler Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD). Founded in 1955, D.C. Martin & Son Scales sells, installs, maintains and calibrates industrial scales and weighing systems. The Company’s direct sales and service personnel […]
D.C. Martin & Son Scales Acquired by Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD)!
February 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of D.C. Martin & Son Scales, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Mettler Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD). Founded in 1955, D.C. Martin & Son Scales sells, installs, maintains and calibrates industrial scales and weighing systems. The Company’s direct sales and service personnel serve virtually […]
Spectrum Health Ventures has completed an Equity Investment in eVideon!
February 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Spectrum Health Ventures has invested in Interactive Patient TV provider eVideon of Grand Rapids, MI. Founded in 1997, Spectrum Health is one of the nation’s top 15 health systems according to Truven Health Analytics. Based in West Michigan, Spectrum Health is comprised of 12 […]
Calder Capital is Moving Downtown GR! New Office Expected Spring 2020!
Updated March 2020: Due to the mandated stay at home order, the glasswork and finishing touches on Calder’s space have been delayed indefinitely. Here are some updated photos: Calder Capital is excited to announce that its plans for relocating downtown Grand Rapids are proceeding as planned. The firm’s new office will be located at 25 […]
Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning acquired by an Individual Investor!
January 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning (“Boelcke”) of Stevensville, Michigan, to an Individual Investor. Boelcke Heating and Air Conditioning of Stevensville, Michigan was founded in 1963, and since then has focused on customer satisfaction. The Company retains some of the most talented […]
Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning acquired by an Individual Investor!
January 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning (“Boelcke”) of Stevensville, Michigan, to an Individual Investor. Boelcke Heating and Air Conditioning of Stevensville, Michigan was founded in 1963, and since then has focused on customer satisfaction. The Company retains some of the most talented […]
Foxbright of Grand Rapids, MI acquired by an Individual Investor!
Grand Rapids, MI
Acquired By An
Individual Investor
Served as the Exclusive M&A Advisor to Foxbright
January 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented and advised on the sale of Foxbright to an Individual Investor. Foxbright, originally founded in 2002 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a software and web services company whose primary goal is to help schools improve and manage their websites. To accomplish […]
Foxbright of Grand Rapids, MI acquired by an Individual Investor!
January 2020 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented and advised on the sale of Foxbright to an Individual Investor. Foxbright, originally founded in 2002 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a software and web services company whose primary goal is to help schools improve and manage their websites. To accomplish […]
Calder/SBDA Celebrate Blowout January, Hammer Home 10 Closings in January 2020!
After closing a record 22 transactions in 2019, the Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors team cranked up the volume and drove home 10 closings in January 2020, breaking the record for most closings in a single month. “I’m not sure it gets much better than this,” affirmed Calder Managing Partner, Max Friar. “As I noted […]
2020 M&A Outlook & Multiples
While 2019 was filled with uncertainty and lots of questions surrounding what would result of the trade war, 2020 shows signs of continuing the largest U.S. economic expansion in history and lower middle market mergers & acquisitions activity is expected to remain elevated. Reflecting on 2019, Bizbuysell.com’s recent Insight Report stated: “What is certain is that 2019 […]
Topps Safety Apparel, Inc. Acquired by Pinnacle Textile Industries
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented Topps Safety Apparel (“Topps”) in its successful sale to Pinnacle Textile Industries, LLC (“Pinnacle Textile”). Topps Safety Apparel, based in Rochester, IN, is a leading designer and manufacturer of public safety and flame-resistant industrial apparel. Headquartered in Rochester, IN, Topps offers a complete range […]
Topps Safety Apparel, Inc. Acquired by Pinnacle Textile Industries
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it has represented Topps Safety Apparel (“Topps”) in its successful sale to Pinnacle Textile Industries, LLC (“Pinnacle Textile”). Topps Safety Apparel, based in Rochester, IN, is a leading designer and manufacturer of public safety and flame-resistant industrial apparel. Headquartered in Rochester, IN, Topps offers a complete range […]
Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. Acquired by Individual Investors!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. by local investors David and Carey Lefere. Established in 1995 by Rick Lemson, Precise CNC Routing is a family business that values commitment to problem-solving and customer service above all things. Precise CNC Routing offers a […]
Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. Acquired by Individual Investors!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Wyoming, MI-based Precise CNC Routing, Inc. by local investors David and Carey Lefere. Established in 1995 by Rick Lemson, Precise CNC Routing is a family business that values commitment to problem-solving and customer service above all things. Precise CNC Routing offers a […]
Calder/SBDA Continue to Smash Own Record with 21st Closing of 2019!
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions 2019 December 2019 – The Calder Capital/SBDA Team is very pleased to announce the expansion of its closing record with the successful sourcing of an equity investment for Augusta, MI-based Turf Works Supply. Calder Advisor Ghazey Aleck served as the lead project manager. According to Calder Managing Partner, Max Friar, “2019 […]
Individual Investor Provides Growth Equity for Turf Works!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful sourcing of an equity investor for Augusta, Michigan-based Turf Works. Turf Works approached Calder Capital in 2019 seeking to grow and build upon the Company’s current customer base. After consulting with Calder Capital’s Managing Partner, Max Friar, it was decided that the best move […]
Individual Investor Provides Growth Equity for Turf Works!
December 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful sourcing of an equity investor for Augusta, Michigan-based Turf Works. Turf Works approached Calder Capital in 2019 seeking to grow and build upon the Company’s current customer base. After consulting with Calder Capital’s Managing Partner, Max Friar, it was decided that the best move […]
What is a Charitable Remainder Trust? A Valuable Financial Tool
A guest blog post by the Voisard Asset Management Group on the power of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust for estate, business and tax planning purposes.
Buying A Business 101: 6 Common Scenarios That Make Buying a Business Even More Challenging Than it Already Is 😑
Buying a company is often one of the most challenging things that a person embarks on in their life. It requires a tremendous amount of thought, risk, and resources. Below, I have summarized six situations that greatly affect risk and return. It is unrealistic to purchase a perfect business so these situations should not cause […]
Performance Plus Acquires Colonial Car Wash and Oil Exchange, Inc.
November 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Farmington, Michigan-based Colonial Oil Exchange by Holland, MI-based Performance Plus Quick Lubes. Performance Plus is a Holland, MI-based chain of over 30 retail quick lube locations across the State of Michigan. The Company provides a full-service offering including oil changes, coolant flushes, […]
Performance Plus Acquires Colonial Car Wash and Oil Exchange, Inc.
November 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Farmington, Michigan-based Colonial Oil Exchange by Holland, MI-based Performance Plus Quick Lubes. Performance Plus is a Holland, MI-based chain of over 30 retail quick lube locations across the State of Michigan. The Company provides a full-service offering including oil changes, coolant flushes, […]
Recent Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Q3 2019
It’s More Than Just the Multiples! Recently, the IBBA and M&A Source published their Q3 2019 Market Pulse Report, which gives an excellent synopsized take on the state of the recent market. The Q3 2019 survey was conducted from October 1-15, 2019 and was completed by 236 business brokers and M&A advisors covering 210 transactions. […]
Calder Capital/SBDA Continues Closing Clout With Deal #20 of 2019!
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions 2019 November 2019 – The Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team is proud to announce the extension of their closing record with the successful acquisition of Colonial Oil Exchange, Inc. of Farmington, MI by Performance Plus Quick Lubes of Holland, MI. Patrick Robey served as lead advisor to Performance Plus. According […]
How Much Is Enough?
The Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team is extremely pleased to announce that they have broken their own closing record of 18 transactions in 2018 with the successful closing of transaction #19, Marco’s New American Bistro, by Small Business Deal Advisor’s Doug Yntema on October 9, 2019.
Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team Surpasses Own Record with 19 Closings in 2019
The Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors Team is extremely pleased to announce that they have broken their own closing record of 18 transactions in 2018 with the successful closing of transaction #19, Marco’s New American Bistro, by Small Business Deal Advisor’s Doug Yntema on October 9, 2019.
Muskegon, MI-Based Iroquois Hoods Acquired by Individual Investors!
October 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Muskegon, MI-based Iroquois Hoods by individual West Michigan entrepreneurs Rick Claypool and Nate Thornton. Founded 60+ years ago, Iroquois Hoods is manufacturer of laboratory furniture with an emphasis on custom fume hood products. Fume hoods are local ventilation devices that are designed […]
Muskegon, MI-Based Iroquois Hoods Acquired by Individual Investors!
October 2019 – Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Muskegon, MI-based Iroquois Hoods by individual West Michigan entrepreneurs Rick Claypool and Nate Thornton. Founded 60+ years ago, Iroquois Hoods is manufacturer of laboratory furniture with an emphasis on custom fume hood products. Fume hoods are local ventilation devices that are designed […]
M&A Market Trends & Statistics Q2 2019
The International Business Brokers Association Q2 2019 Market Pulse recently came out. The Market Pulse Report is one of the most insightful reports on the state of the market and includes the aggregate results of surveys conducted in July 2019 of 288 M&A Advisors. Insights include deal multiples, deal structure, types and motivation of buyers, […]
Zeeland, MI-Based Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc., Acquired by an Individual Investor!
August 2019 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan to an individual investor. Pi Optima is a niche machine shop specializing in custom fixture solutions and magnesium machining. Pi’s customers consist of automotive and aerospace manufacturers nationwide.
Zeeland, MI-Based Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc., Acquired by an Individual Investor!
August 2019 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Pi Optima Manufacturing, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan to an individual investor. Pi Optima is a niche machine shop specializing in custom fixture solutions and magnesium machining. Pi’s customers consist of automotive and aerospace manufacturers nationwide.
Market Update – A Breakdown of Bizbuysell.com’s Q2 Transaction Activity Report
Bizbuysell.com’s National Business-for-Sale Trends and Q2 2019 Transaction Activity Report was recently published and I wanted to share with you a quick synopsis of the data. Bizbuysell.com’s Transaction Activity Report is one of the most insightful reports on the state of the market and includes the aggregate results of thousands of small business transactions nationwide […]