M&A Financing in a Rising Rate Environment
Interest rates are rising quickly. In fact, rates in 2022 have risen twice as fast as the rate hike cycle of 1988-1989! Given this, many investors, buyers, and sellers of businesses are asking, “What impact is the rising rate environment having on mergers and acquisitions financing?” One logical conclusion that you could draw is that […]
Jer-Den Plastics of St. Louis, MI Acquired by Jasper Holdings, Inc. of Jasper, Indiana
Calder Capital is elated to announce the acquisition of Jer-Den Plastics of St. Louis, MI to Jasper Holdings, Inc., a 100% associate owned ESOP. Founded in 1995, Jer-Den Plastics is the market-leading custom rotational molder in Michigan, and one of the largest in the Great Lakes Region. The Company produces products such as pool slides, […]
Jer-Den Plastics of St. Louis, MI Acquired by Jasper Holdings, Inc. of Jasper, Indiana
Calder Capital is elated to announce the acquisition of Jer-Den Plastics of St. Louis, MI to Jasper Holdings, Inc., a 100% associate owned ESOP. Founded in 1995, Jer-Den Plastics is the market-leading custom rotational molder in Michigan, and one of the largest in the Great Lakes Region. The Company produces products such as pool slides, construction bollards, […]
Construction and Industrial Supplies Distributor B&L Bolt Acquired by Colony Hardware Corporation, a Portfolio Company of Audax Private Equity
Calder Capital, LLC is thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Bolt Bin, West Michigan Technical Supply, and Clear Vision Inspection by investment partners Jordan and Travis Vander Kolk! Grand Rapids, MI – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, […]
Construction and Industrial Supplies Distributor B&L Bolt Acquired by Colony Hardware Corporation, a Portfolio Company of Audax Private Equity
Grand Rapids, MI – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, LLC (“B&L” or the “Company”) in its sale to Colony Hardware Corporation (“Colony”), a portfolio company of Boston-based Audax Private Equity. With locations in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, […]
October’s Off-Market Sellers
I’ve been asked the question several times lately, “Is it still a good time to purchase a business? How do you buy a business in a downturn?” Truthfully, the savvy investor doesn’t try to time the market. The savvy investor is always in the market watching and waiting for the right deal. This investor […]
Custom Profile Lamination Company Acquired by Production Cabinetry & Woodworking Manufacturer
Calder Capital is elated to announce the acquisition of a custom profile lamination company (“Seller”) by a production cabinetry and woodworking manufacturer (“Buyer”). The custom profile lamination company manufactures custom profile wrapped mouldings and raw medium density fiberboard (MDF) mouldings. It produces profile wrapped mouldings for everything from simple frames to more intricate fixtures. The […]
Custom Profile Lamination Company Acquired by Production Cabinetry & Woodworking Manufacturer
Calder Capital is elated to announce the acquisition of a custom profile lamination company (“Seller”) by a production cabinetry and woodworking manufacturer (“Buyer”). The custom profile lamination company manufactures custom profile wrapped mouldings and raw medium density fiberboard (MDF) mouldings. It produces profile wrapped mouldings for everything from simple frames to more intricate fixtures. The […]
Custom Profile Lamination Company Acquired by Production Cabinetry & Woodworking Manufacturer
Calder Capital is elated to announce the acquisition of a custom profile lamination company (“Seller”) by a production cabinetry and woodworking manufacturer (“Buyer”). The custom profile lamination company manufactures custom profile wrapped mouldings and raw medium-density fiberboard (MDF) mouldings. It produces profile-wrapped mouldings for everything from simple frames to more intricate fixtures. The Seller offers its […]
September’s Off-Market Sellers
Lead flow decelerated a bit for us in September, but Calder’s buy-side team still managed to wrangle in 33 new off-market leads for our clients. The decrease was due in part to the Fed’s continued interest rate hiking and subsequent buyer/seller hesitancy and reevaluation of market conditions. We can do nothing about that but […]
Allied Bindery of Madison Heights, MI Sold to Individual Investors
Calder Capital is delighted to announce the successful sale of Allied Bindery of Madison Heights, MI to individual investors! Allied Bindery is a binding company that caters to the needs of publishers, book manufacturers, and commercial printing firms throughout the Midwest. The Company offers an assortment of services such as perfect binding, layflat binding, saddle […]
Allied Bindery of Madison Heights, MI Sold to Individual Investors
Calder Capital is delighted to announce the successful sale of Allied Bindery of Madison Heights, MI to individual investors! Allied Bindery is a binding company that caters to the needs of publishers, book manufacturers, and commercial printing firms throughout the Midwest. The Company offers an assortment of services such as perfect binding, layflat binding, saddle […]
Calder Capital/SBDA Crush 35th Transaction of 2022
With the successful sale of a profile laminating business during the first week of October 2022, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transaction #35 for 2022 and continued to accelerate rapidly towards crushing 2021’s closings and revenue by a potentially wide margin. This is despite global M&A deal volume declining 34% through the first three quarters […]
Calder Capital/SBDA Crush 35th Transaction of 2022
Demonstrating their adeptness at maneuvering during the pandemic, Calder/SBDA prove that they are among the fastest-growing M&A firms in the US.
Frank H. Gill Company of Lansing, IL Acquired by BMH Equipment, LLC
Calder Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of Frank H. Gill Company of Lansing, IL by BMH Equipment, LLC (“BMH”)! Frank H. Gill Company is a material handling equipment supplier of products including cranes, cargo tractors, pallet jacks, and commercial and industrial utility vehicles. The Company specializes in the distribution of products produced by […]
Frank H. Gill Company of Lansing, IL Acquired by BMH Equipment, LLC
Calder Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of Frank H. Gill Company of Lansing, IL by BMH Equipment, LLC (“BMH”)! Frank H. Gill Company is a material handling equipment supplier of products including cranes, cargo tractors, pallet jacks, and commercial and industrial utility vehicles. The Company specializes in the distribution of products produced by […]
Frank H. Gill Company of Lansing, IL Acquired by BMH Equipment, LLC
Calder Capital is excited to announce the acquisition of Frank H. Gill Company of Lansing, IL by BMH Equipment, LLC (“BMH”)! Frank H. Gill Company is a material handling equipment supplier of products including cranes, cargo tractors, pallet jacks, and commercial and industrial utility vehicles. The Company specializes in the distribution of products produced by […]
August’s Off-Market Sellers
The kids are back in school, the sun is still shining, and there’s a hint of fall in the air. But have your acquisition plans been accomplished? Are you feeling the need to accelerate your acquisition timeline? Come join the 15+ buyers that trust Calder’s buy-side team to deliver. As a team this year, Calder has […]
Clark Engineering of Owosso, Michigan Acquired by Mechanical Power of Wauconda, Illinois!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Clark Engineering of Owosso, Michigan to Mechanical Power of Wauconda, Illinois. Founded in 1946, Clark Engineering is a manufacturing company that specializes in the custom designing and high quantity production of rod, wire, and tube formed products. Clark Engineering utilizes its in-house operations such as […]
Diverse Global Industrial Solutions Acquired by and Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of its client, Diverse Global Industrial Solutions of Saugatuck, MI to an individual investor! Diverse Global Industrial Solutions is a custom packaging and dunnage solutions manufacturer that designs, engineers, and manufactures customized packaging and dunnage solutions for various industries.The Company provides high-quality products such as its […]
Clark Engineering of Owosso, Michigan Acquired by Mechanical Power of Wauconda, Illinois!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Clark Engineering of Owosso, Michigan to Mechanical Power of Wauconda, Illinois. Founded in 1946, Clark Engineering is a manufacturing company that specializes in the custom designing and high quantity production of rod, wire, and tube formed products. Clark Engineering utilizes its in-house operations such as […]
Diverse Global Industrial Solutions Acquired by and Individual Investor!
Diverse Global Industrial Solutions Acquired by and Individual Investor!
RG Medical Diagnostics of Wixom, MI Sold to Fox Hill Capital, Inc. of St. Clair Shores, MI!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of RG Enterprises (USA), Inc. (“RG Medical Diagnostics”) of Wixom, MI to Fox Hill Capital, Inc.! Founded in 1995, RG Medical Diagnostics is a distributor of lifesaving healthcare and medical products. The Company distributes products manufactured by the German medical technology company, Geratherm Medical AG. Geratherm is […]
RG Medical Diagnostics of Wixom, MI Sold to Fox Hill Capital, Inc. of St. Clair Shores, MI!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of RG Enterprises (USA), Inc. (“RG Medical Diagnostics”) of Wixom, MI to Fox Hill Capital, Inc.!
Aaseby Industrial Machining Acquired by Lateral Industries Holdings, LLC!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aaseby Industrial Machining of Wahpeton, North Dakota by a group of private investors led by Lateral Industries Holdings, LLC, based in Baroda, Michigan! Aaseby Industrial Machining was founded by Vern Aaseby in 1999 and was later purchased by Gremada Industries, Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota. […]
Aaseby Industrial Machining Acquired by Lateral Industries Holdings, LLC!
Calder Capital is excited to announce the successful sale of its client, Aaseby Industrial Machining to an Lateral Holdings, LLC.
North Huron Street Storage of Ypsilanti, MI Sold to Prestige Storage Capital of Columbus, OH!
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of North Huron Street Storage of Ypsilanti, Michigan by Prestige Storage Capital of Columbus, Ohio. North Huron Street Storage is a 244-unit self-storage facility located near Eastern Michigan University’s campus. The self-storage facility features an array of storage units including indoor climate-controlled units, indoor non-climate-controlled units, […]
North Huron Street Storage of Ypsilanti, MI Sold to Prestige Storage Capital of Columbus, OH!
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of North Huron Street Storage of Ypsilanti, Michigan by Prestige Storage Capital of Columbus, Ohio.
July’s Off-Market Sellers
Despite receiving many “out of office” automatic responses in July, Calder’s buy-side team set a new record with 58 off-market leads uncovered! With the economy giving mixed signals, investors have pounced on available opportunities. Persistence (multiple contact points) has been instrumental in our success. It is crucial to be planting seeds early and often as […]
Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky Sold to Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, IL!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky has been acquired by Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, Illinois! Purcell Staffing Inc. was established in 1995 by Janice Purcell. The Company specializes in temporary, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent staffing solutions. Purcell Staffing services a wide range of industries but specializes […]
Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky Sold to Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, IL!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Purcell Staffing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky has been acquired by Flexible Staffing of Lake in the Hills, Illinois!
Kellermeier Plumbing of Rockford, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the sale of its client, Kellermeier Plumbing, to individual investors! Established in 1996, Kellermeier Plumbing is a plumbing and remodeling contractor located in Rockford, Michigan. Prior to the sale, the business was owned and operated by husband and wife team, Blaine and Mary Kellermeier. After over twenty-six years of […]
Kellermeier Plumbing of Rockford, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the sale of its client, Kellermeier Plumbing, to individual investors! Established in 1996, Kellermeier Plumbing is a plumbing and remodeling contractor located in Rockford, Michigan. Prior to the sale, the business was owned and operated by husband and wife team, Blaine and Mary Kellermeier. After over twenty-six years of […]
Keys to Success as a Business Buyer
Buying a business is never an easy process. It is time-consuming, emotionally draining, and capital-intensive, and the outcome remains uncertain until the ink is dry. All too often we have seen inexperienced buyers let promising deals slip through their fingers because they do not understand all of the important elements of driving a deal home. […]
Husky Precision Machining of Roseville, Michigan Sold to an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Husky Precision Machining, “Husky,” to an individual investor. Founded by Rich Seleno and Glenn Schleicher in 1997, Husky is a precision machining and fabrication company located in Roseville, Michigan. The Company offers a full array of machining services including milling, grinding, assembly, fabrication, and […]
Husky Precision Machining of Roseville, Michigan Sold to an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Husky Precision Machining, “Husky,” to an individual investor. Founded by Rich Seleno and Glenn Schleicher in 1997, Husky is a precision machining and fabrication company located in Roseville, Michigan. The Company offers a full array of machining services including milling, grinding, assembly, fabrication, and […]