Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: July 2021
Calder Capital is thrilled to be able to give you an update on how we’re fulfilling our current buy-side clients’ mandates. July was a busy month! How do we do this? It’s not rocket science. We combine a personal touch, automaton, and data analytics with the tedious work that no one wants to […]
Calder Capital Market Remarks Q2 2021
Trending: #TheGreatQuitof2021 #laborshortage #supplychain #burnout All things considered, the first quarter of 2021 started out pretty well for small M&A deals, and Q2 continued to show seller appetites returning, albeit still at multi-year lows. What’s apparent, however, is a lot of shifting in the landscape of the market in terms of demand, motivations for selling, […]
Paramount Fence of Livonia, MI Acquired by Local Investors from the Building Products Industry
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Paramount Fence in Livonia, MI by metro-Detroit based investors in the building products industry! Paramount Fence was established in 2010 by John and Tabetha Burke. Over its ten years in operation, Paramount Fence has been consistently ranked as one of the top fence installation companies in […]
Paramount Fence of Livonia, MI Acquired by Local Investors from the Building Products Industry
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Paramount Fence in Livonia, MI by metro-Detroit based investors in the building products industry! Paramount Fence was established in 2010 by John and Tabetha Burke. Over its ten years in operation, Paramount Fence has been consistently ranked as one of the top fence installation companies in […]
Calculating the Proposed 2022 Tax Change Impact in M&A
In early June of 2021, the Biden administration proposed a new framework for comprehensive tax changes. These proposed changes would affect both the ordinary income tax rates and the long-term capital gains rate. Here is a review of the proposed changes: Ordinary Income Impact: Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of more than $1 million […]
Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: June 2021
Calder Capital is thrilled to be able to give you an update on how we’re fulfilling our current buy-side clients’ mandates. June was exceptional! How do we do this? It’s not rocket science. We combine data analytics with the tedious work that no one wants to do – lots of research, cold calls, and email […]
Benchmark Industrial Acquires Packaging Supplier Donby Packaging!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Donby Packaging of Brooklyn Heights, OH by Benchmark Industrial, Inc. of Gahanna, OH. Benchmark Industrial, Inc. is a single-source supplier of packaging and warehouse essentials. Since 1963, they’ve shaped their business around fast, accurate service and delivery. Benchmark’s acquisition of Donby Packaging, a smaller player within […]
Benchmark Industrial Acquires Packaging Supplier Donby Packaging!
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Donby Packaging of Brooklyn Heights, OH by Benchmark Industrial, Inc. of Gahanna, OH. Benchmark Industrial, Inc. is a single-source supplier of packaging and warehouse essentials. Since 1963, they’ve shaped their business around fast, accurate service and delivery. Benchmark’s acquisition of Donby Packaging, a smaller player within […]
Internships In M&A, Investment Banking, & Private Equity – Advice & Tips
M&A Advisor and Internship Program Director, Garrett Monroe, shares his insights on how to get the most out of your internship experience. Internships, especially in competitive industries like M&A, Investment Banking, and Private Equity are more than just an experience to put on your resume. “A small percentage of people in the U.S., and even […]
Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: May 2021
Calder Capital is thrilled to be able to give you an update of how we’re fulfilling our current buy-side clients’ mandates. This month has been exceptional! Proprietary Buy-Side Leads Generated in May: 24 Site Visits & Conference Calls: 15 IOIs / LOIs Submitted or Signed: 4 How do we do this? It’s not rocket […]
Introducing Roy Ghivoni: World Traveler
Introducing Roy Ghivoni to our Summer 2021 Internship Program! Many of our current advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to grow and be challenged! This program is important to the current and future state of our company Our program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Interns grind hard behind the […]
Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: April 2021
Calder Capital is thrilled to be able to give you an update of how we’re fulfilling our current buy-side clients’ mandates. At Calder Capital, we work with a wide variety of buyers, from Private Equity, Strategic and Private Investment Groups, Home Offices, Strategic Companies, to Individual Buyers nationwide. Unlike other firms, we guarantee results. We […]
Calder Capital, LLC Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2021 American Business Awards®
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 29, 2021 – Calder Capital, LLC was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year – Financial Services Category in The 19th Annual American Business Awards® today. The American Business Awards are the USA’s premier business awards program. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the […]
Financial Search Group of Petoskey, MI Acquired by AXIOS HR of Grand Rapids, MI
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Financial Search Group of Petoskey, MI has been acquired by AXIOS HR of Grand Rapids, MI. AXIOS HR is an independent, 100% employee-owned organization, and is the fourth largest privately-held West Michigan employer delivering personalized employment solutions to small and mid-sized companies. Financial Search Group is a […]
Max Friar of Calder Capital, LLC Honored as Bronze Stevie® Award Winner in 2021 American Business Awards®
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 29, 2021 – Max Friar, Founder and Managing Partner of Calder Capital, LLC was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Entrepreneur of the Year – Financial Services category in The 19th Annual American Business Awards® today. The American Business Awards are the USA’s premier business awards program. […]
Calder Capital, LLC Honored as Bronze Stevie® Award Winner in 2021 American Business Awards®
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 29, 2021 – Calder Capital, LLC was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Fastest Growing Company of the Year – Up to 100 Employees category in The 19th Annual American Business Awards® today. The American Business Awards are the USA’s premier business awards program. Nicknamed the Stevies […]
Calder Capital/SBDA Quarterly Market Pulse
Hear from our advisors what the Q1 2021 M&A market looked like from a boots-on-the-ground perspective. Trending: #bloodsweatandtears #sellonahighnote #beaggressive #PPP As we’re headed into the second quarter of our second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s reflect back on some of the patterns of Q1 in the Mergers and Acquisitions market. Overall, 2021 […]
How Tax Changes May Affect M&A in 2021
It seems we’re still unpacking all of the changes that are continuing after 2020. The pandemic seems to have prompted a crow’s feet domino effect, with branches and branches shifting. How we interact socially has changed, entire industries have faced a survival-of-the-fittest scenario, and a lot of things still remain uncertain. Even amongst so much […]
Featured: Ian Watts
M&A Advisor at Calder Capital Graduate of Northwood University Small Business Junkie Motto: Do it afraid! Favorite Activity: Listening to and watching Mindset (psychology and neuroscience), Business and Leadership Audiobooks and Podcasts. And on the weekends, watching action, suspense and movie dramas. Karaoke Night Song: (He hasn’t found it yet, but here’s hoping he will […]
Featured: Pankaj Rajadhyaksha
M&A Advisor at Calder Capital Graduate of Aquinas College Motto: Don’t leave your morals at the door when you come in to work. Favorite Activity: An occasional Netflix movie or show. Karaoke Night Song: *Pankaj doesn’t sing karaoke, but we’ve heard he’s got a pretty good stand-up routine.* What motivated you to become an […]
Starlite Kitchens and Baths, Inc., of Byron Center, MI Acquired by KSI Kitchens of Brighton, MI!
Calder Capital, LLC, is thrilled to announce that Starlite Kitchens and Baths, Inc., of Byron Center, Michigan has been acquired by KSI Kitchens of Brighton, Michigan! Founded in 1971, KSI Kitchens is now family owned and operated by Brian and Lauren Tolles. KSI proudly operates eight locations throughout East Michigan and Ohio, with Starlite now […]
Starlite Kitchens and Baths, Inc., of Byron Center, MI Acquired by KSI Kitchens of Brighton, MI!
Calder Capital, LLC, is thrilled to announce that Starlite Kitchens and Baths, Inc., of Byron Center, Michigan has been acquired by KSI Kitchens of Brighton, Michigan! Founded in 1971, KSI Kitchens is now family owned and operated by Brian and Lauren Tolles. KSI proudly operates eight locations throughout East Michigan and Ohio, with Starlite now […]
The Growing Importance of Business Development for Buy-Side M&A
Buy-Side M&A Project Manager, Sam Scharich, dives into the factors that result in a successful buy-side business development campaign. Business Development is quickly becoming an essential part of the Mergers & Acquisitions process, particularly when it comes to serving private equity firms, family offices, and private investment groups. While growing competition can partially explain the […]
Otsego Crane & Hoist Company of Otsego, Michigan Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital, LLC, is thrilled to announce that Otsego Crane & Hoist Company of Otsego, MI has been acquired by individual investment partners! Otsego Crane & Hoist Company is a distributor, designer, fabricator, and service provider of overhead material handling equipment. Founded by Ron Hill in 1989, Otsego is a family business that has grown […]
Otsego Crane & Hoist Company of Otsego, Michigan Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital, LLC, is thrilled to announce that Otsego Crane & Hoist Company of Otsego, MI has been acquired by individual investment partners! Otsego Crane & Hoist Company is a distributor, designer, fabricator, and service provider of overhead material handling equipment. Founded by Ron Hill in 1989, Otsego is a family business that has grown […]
Walerko Tool & Engineering Corporation of Elkhart, Indiana Acquired by Mno-DREK, LLC!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Walerko Tool & Engineering Corporation of Elkhart, Indiana has been acquired by Mno-DREK, LLC, of Dowagiac, Michigan! Mno-DREK is a holding company of manufacturing businesses, formed by Mno-Bmadsen and DREK Holdings. Walerko Tool and Engineering Corp. makes for a strategic addition to the Mno-DREK portfolio. Established in […]
Walerko Tool & Engineering Corporation of Elkhart, Indiana Acquired by Mno-DREK, LLC!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Walerko Tool & Engineering Corporation of Elkhart, Indiana has been acquired by Mno-DREK, LLC, of Dowagiac, Michigan! Mno-DREK is a holding company of manufacturing businesses, formed by Mno-Bmadsen and DREK Holdings. Walerko Tool and Engineering Corp. makes for a strategic addition to the Mno-DREK portfolio. Established in […]
Featured Advisor: Patrick Robey
M&A Advisor at Calder Capital Graduate of Hope College Lover of 90s Music Motto: Nothing is that hard if you’re willing to spend the time to learn and figure it out. Favorite Activity: Basketball Karaoke Night Song: “How’s It Gonna Be” – Third Eye Blind What motivated you to become an M&A advisor? Flexibility […]
What You Need to Know About SBA 7(a) Loans in 2021
As you probably already know, Congress passed a COVID Relief Bill in December 2020, one of the results of which was a few additional benefits to borrowers and lenders of the SBA 7(a) loan–including payment relief (Section 1112). Earlier this month, the SBA found that there were insufficient funds to fulfill the Section 1112 payments […]
J&J Electrical Services, Inc. Acquired by Turn Key Installation, LLC
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of J&J Electrical Services, Inc., of Muskegon, MI by Turn Key Installation, LLC of Grandville, MI! J&J Electrical Services, LLC, was founded in 2002 by Scott Janiga. J&J Electrical is a reputable electrical contracting company headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan. For two decades, the Company has provided excellent […]
J&J Electrical Services, Inc. Acquired by Turn Key Installation, LLC
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of J&J Electrical Services, Inc., of Muskegon, MI by Turn Key Installation, LLC of Grandville, MI! J&J Electrical Services, LLC, was founded in 2002 by Scott Janiga. J&J Electrical is a reputable electrical contracting company headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan. For two decades, the Company has provided excellent […]
Bridal Gallery SBDA Acquisition Wins “Judge’s Choice” Award in MiBiz 2020 M&A Awards!
Small Business Deal Advisors is proud to announce that the acquisition of its client, Bridal Gallery by America’s Bride has received the Judge’s Choice Award in the MiBiz 2020 M&A Awards! MiBiz presents the 8th Annual M&A Deals & Dealmakers Award to spotlight best practices and excellence related to mergers, acquisitions, capital formation and other […]
Foxbright Acquisition Receives MiBiz Deal of the Year: Technology Award!
Calder Capital is proud to announce that the Acquisition of Foxbright by entrepreneur Hannah Lawrence has been honored by the MiBiz M&A Awards as the 2020 Technology Deal of the Year Award! MiBiz presents the 8th Annual M&A Deals & Dealmakers Award to spotlight best practices and excellence related to mergers, acquisitions, capital formation and […]
Calder Advisor Matt Baas Wins “Rising Star” Award in MiBiz 2020 M&A Awards
Calder Capital is proud to announce that one one of our own, Matt Baas, is the winner of the 2020 MiBiz Dealmaker of the Year Rising Star Award! MiBiz recognizes three Dealmakers of the Year, with categories designed to honor individual corporate executives, company advisers, and investors. The individual awards aim to highlight a person’s […]
EOS And Family Business Transition
By Andrew Williams Having invested two decades of their lives into growing their manufacturing business, John and his wife Sandy concluded they were finally ready to retire and spend winters in Hilton Head. However, these first-generation entrepreneurs came to realize that their lives were so intertwined with those of their employee team, selling the business […]
Perceptive Controls, Inc., Of Plainwell, MI Acquired by UpT Reliability Solutions!
Calder Capital, LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of Perceptive Controls, Inc., of Plainwell, MI by UpT Reliability Solutions of Kalamazoo, MI! Founded in 1997 by Todd Reynolds and Ryan Fisher, Perceptive Controls is a systems integrator that supplies process control systems mainly to municipal water/wastewater and industrial/manufacturing customers. For over twenty years, Perceptive […]