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 […]
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 […]