Career Transitions of South Bend, IN Acquired by Morales Group of Indianapolis, IN

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - March 7, 2025 - PRLog -- Morales Group, comprised of companies including a staffing arm, professional recruitment services, and supply chain production solutions, was seeking a new talent acquisition partner to join its family of brands. Morales Group's Vice President of M&A, Luke Morales engaged Calder Capital's Buy-Side team to find the right partner through an off-market deal.

Since its founding in 1987, Career Transitions has been dedicated to delivering on-demand integrated workforce solutions. The company offers a range of services including talent acquisition, exempt contract staffing, outplacement, and career management services. With a focus on efficiency and success, Career Transitions provides retained, contingency, and contract staffing solutions to businesses looking to enhance their workforce.

Alex Flechsig, Hannah Nabhan, and Sam Scharich served as the Buy-Side M&A team to Morales Group. Calder's Buy-Side team made 40 introductions and set up 17 serious meetings for Morales Group before going under a signed Letter of Intent with Career Transitions.

"Working with Calder Capital, and specifically Alex, Sam, and Hannah, was a seamless and rewarding experience," said Luke Morales. "From identifying the right target to guiding us through the complexities of the acquisition process, their expertise and commitment were invaluable. Their proactive approach and deep industry insights made all the difference in ensuring this acquisition aligned with our long-term goals."

The owner of Career Transitions, Jeff Lacy expressed his appreciation for Calder Capital's professionalism throughout the process. "Selling a business is a significant milestone, and I couldn't have asked for a better team to navigate this transition with," Lacy shared. "the Calder Capital team was highly responsive, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring a smooth process. Their expertise made all the difference in finding the right successor for Career Transitions, and I'm grateful for their support."

Max Friar, Managing Partner of Calder Capital, reflected on the success of the transaction. "This acquisition is a testament to the power of strategic alignment and thoughtful execution," Friar stated. "Morales Group and Career Transitions share a commitment to excellence in workforce solutions, and we are proud to have facilitated this meaningful transition."

Calder Capital served as the exclusive Buy-Side M&A Advisor to Morales Group.

About Calder Capital:

Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a lower middle market investment bank providing M&A advisory services to business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors across the United States. Our dedicated team of professionals combines extensive industry experience, technological innovation, negotiation savvy, and key relationships to exhibit exceptional execution. Calder Capital's services include M&A advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and business valuations. To learn more, please visit http://caldergr.com/.