March’s 2023 Off-Market Sellers
The Calder buy-side team has been off to a hot start this year with over $50M+ in transaction value closed across 5 separate transactions before the end of Q1 2023 representing half of Calder’s closed transactions so far this year. On the left-hand side of the chart below are current Calder Buy-Side Clients. On the […]
G & C Glass & Mirror of Lake Zurich, Illinois Acquired by a Local Individual Investor
Calder Capital is delighted to announce that G & C Glass & Mirror of Lake Zurich, IL has been acquired by a local individual investor, Trip Biesanz. Trip Biesanz is a highly accomplished business owner with over a decade of experience in driving growth, account retention, and delivering exceptional customer service for companies in the Chicagoland […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 components. The owner, […]
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 the past 48 […]
Taylor Floor Covering of Elkhart Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital, LLC is ecstatic to announce that Taylor Floor Covering of Elkhart, Indiana has been acquired by an Individual Investor. Taylor Floor Covering is a retail and wholesale floor-covering business located in Elkhart, Indiana. The Company was established in 1990. The Company founders, Dave and Jayne Steed, have worked tirelessly over the past 20 years […]
Control Electric, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is electrified to announce the sale of its client, Control Electric (“Control”), to a local individual investor! Founded in 1985 by Steve Dalga, Control Electric is an electrical services provider located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Control provides residential, commercial, and retail services in the West Michigan area. Control Electric also owns a separate division under the name […]
Corporate Clean Services of Grand Rapids Acquired by a Local Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of Corporate Clean Services of Grand Rapids, MI by a local individual investor, Harry Kobrak. Harry has previous experience in sales and marketing, on a global scale. After a 20-year international career with Caterpillar, Harry moved back to West Michigan from Tokyo to be closer to family and pursue business […]
February’s 2023 Off-Market Sellers
The 2022 Q4 IBBA Market Pulse report recently came out and it revealed some interesting shifts in the marketplace. Check out the graphic below on the change in seller sentiment. Broadly in Q4, sellers felt like it was the worst time to sell in 10 years, even worse than in 2020. Ouch. With sentiment tanking across the […]
The Tragedy of a Poorly-Executed Business Valuation
A poorly-executed business valuation can have tragic impacts on business owners. At an alarming rate, we have been encountering small business owners who have been given unrealistic valuation guidance from trusted advisors and professional firms. This unfortunately sets the owner up for massive disappointment and potentially harmful decision-making in one of the most significant events […]
Inc 5000 Regionals 2023: Calder Capital Ranked #80 in Midwest, #4 in Michigan
With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 208%, Calder Capital Ranks No. 80 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Grand Rapids, MI, February 28, 2023 – Inc. Magazine today revealed that Calder Capital is No. 80 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
January’s 2023 Off-Market Sellers
We’re already deep into the second week in February. The Calder Buy-Side team hasn’t slowed down since the New Year, with two closings in January and three more transactions scheduled to close in the next month. More to come soon on these transactions! The tide is turning and aggressive buyers are finding great deals. Before […]
Introducing Hannelore Green: Nature Enthusiast
Introducing Hannelore Green, Calder’s Newest Team Member! Calder Capital is excited to welcome the newest addition to our team, Hannelore Green! Hannelore has recently been appointed as the Continuous Improvement Director at Calder Capital. In her new role, she will play a critical part in driving the company’s growth by ensuring its operational excellence. With […]
Introducing Rob Stasiak: Certified Business Intermediary
Introducing Rob Stasiak, Calder’s Newest Mergers and Acquisition Advisor! Calder Capital is excited to welcome the newest addition to our team, Rob Stasiak! Rob is a highly experienced Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) Advisor based in Southeast Michigan. With a deep understanding of the business transaction process and a wide range of industry expertise, he provides […]
Introducing Jonathan Stanton: Mr. Optimistic
Introducing Jonathan Stanton to our Buy-Side Team! Calder Capital is excited to welcome the newest addition to our Buy-Side team, Jonathan Stanton! Calder Capital’s Buy-Side is focused on bringing buyers proprietary, off-market deal flow driven by high-quality, high-quantity direct outreach to potential sellers matching our client’s specific criteria and by leveraging our existing network. Our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taylor Floor Covering of Elkhart Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital, LLC is ecstatic to announce that Taylor Floor Covering of Elkhart, Indiana has been acquired by an Individual Investor. Taylor Floor Covering is a retail and wholesale floor-covering business located in Elkhart, Indiana. The Company was established in 1990. The Company founders, Dave and Jayne Steed, have worked tirelessly over the past 20 […]
December’s Off-Market Sellers
We hope 2022 finished strong for you! The Calder team was blessed to finish the year with a new record of 46 completed transactions! For a full deal by deal breakdown and analysis, please click here. The buy-side played a big role in helping Calder break our transaction closing record. And our momentum has us […]
November’s Off-Market Sellers
Welcome to the holiday season. Many think that M&A slows down during this time. That is far from the truth, at least for us. Last week the Calder team closed transaction #42 on the year tying our record set in 2021. A huge shout out to buy-side associate Parker Schaap for getting it done! Off-market lead flow also […]
2023 is the right time to buy a business
The M&A market is shifting. In 2021, deal volumes and multiples rebounded from a COVID dip due to basement bottom interest rates and piles of cash on the sidelines. And the year prior (2020), the Calder team managed a record-setting year even through a global pandemic. Buyers maintained vast amounts of dry powder and outnumbered […]
Calder Capital/SBDA Crush Transaction & Sales Records
Demonstrating their adeptness at maneuvering during the pandemic, Calder/SBDA prove that they are among the fastest-growing M&A firms in the US.
Going Out Like Lionel Messi
As a business owner, it is important to be realistic about when it may be time to consider selling your business. Just like in soccer, there are times when it is better to walk away from the game while you are still performing at a high level, rather than risk letting your skills or interest […]
Introducing Zach Smith: Major New York Sports Fan
Introducing Zach Smith to our Central Services Team! Calder Capital is excited to welcome the newest addition to our Central Services team, Zach Smith! Calder Capital’s Central Services team is made up of skilled analysts who provide the financial and operational backbone of Calder’s sell-side practice: business valuations, producing Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs) and marketing […]
What is a 338(h)(10) Election and How Does It Impact an M&A Transaction?
A Section 338(h)(10) election is a tax election that allows the buyer and seller of a target company to treat the sale as an asset sale for federal income tax purposes. This means that the buyer can take a basis in the assets of the target company equal to the purchase price, and the seller […]
Corporate Clean Services of Grand Rapids Acquired by a Local Investor
Calder Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of Corporate Clean Services of Grand Rapids, MI by a local individual investor, Harry Kobrak. Harry has previous experience in sales and marketing, on a global scale. After a 20-year international career with Caterpillar, Harry moved back to West Michigan from Tokyo to be closer to family […]
The Key Benefits of a Business Appraisal
A business appraisal is an assessment of the value of a business, which can be helpful for a variety of reasons. Business owners may wish to have their business appraised for a number of reasons, including to determine the value of their business for tax or estate planning purposes, to prepare for a sale or […]
Control Electric, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by an Individual Investor
Calder Capital is electrified to announce the sale of its client, Control Electric (“Control”), to a local individual investor! Founded in 1985 by Steve Dalga, Control Electric is an electrical services provider located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Control provides residential, commercial, and retail services in the West Michigan area. Control Electric also owns a separate […]
Leading Hot Tub Manufacturer Nordic Products Acquired by NY-Based Monomoy Capital Partners, LP
Grand Rapids, MI – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Nordic Hot Tubs (“Nordic” or the “Company”) in its sale to New York, NY-based Monomoy Capital Partners (“Monomoy”). Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nordic is a manufacturer of high-quality therapeutic hot tubs for residential markets […]
Leading Hot Tub Manufacturer Nordic Products Acquired by NY-Based Monomoy Capital Partners, LP
Grand Rapids, MI – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Nordic Hot Tubs (“Nordic” or the “Company”) in its sale to New York, NY-based Monomoy Capital Partners (“Monomoy”). Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nordic is a manufacturer of high-quality therapeutic hot tubs for residential markets in North America and […]
IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI Sold to Individual Investors
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI to individual investors! Founded in 1969, IBID County Electric is a well-known electrical contractor in the Southwest Michigan area. IBID’s long-term customer base consists of some of the area’s largest employers including hospital systems, casinos, beverage companies, manufacturers, […]
IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI Sold to Individual Investors
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of IBID County Electric of Benton Harbor, MI to individual investors! Founded in 1969, IBID County Electric is a well-known electrical contractor in the Southwest Michigan area. IBID’s long-term customer base consists of some of the area’s largest employers including hospital systems, casinos, beverage companies, manufacturers, and retail […]