At the end of August, the Target Report provides a snapshot of the biggest M&A trends that occurred over the past 12 months.
Mark Hahn
The phrase “stick to your knitting” can be traced back to 1820 literature. The concept is simple, concentrate on one’s core business.
Deal activity in April was at the lowest it’s been in more than 10 years. Yet, it’s too soon to tell if this is a staying trend.
Convergence, as demonstrated by early reprographers, is still eminent in modern-day printing companies and M&A activity.
Packaging deals have eclipsed transactions in all other segments of the printing industry, and there is no sign of letting up.
The purchase of box printing companies has outpaced the number of deals involving label printing companies.
Not a month goes by in which private equity does not have a significant impact on printing, packaging, and graphic communication.
The trend toward specialization in the graphic communication industries is clearly evidenced by recent M&A transactions.
In response to slower postal delivery time standards, direct mail printers responded by buying companies distant from their home base.
The consolidation of the printing and packaging industry continues to pick up momentum as new financial players enter the field.
This Target Report looks back at the past 12 months to identify long-term M&A trends in the printing and packaging industry.
In what appears to be a positive end to a long road, the management team of Cenveo has completed a management buyout of the company.
Though too soon to tell if M&A will return to pre-pandemic levels, recent transactions suggest some trends that are likely to conti
Many printing and packaging companies are struggling to procure the paper they need, the grades they require, in a quantity necessary.
Many printing companies rely on one customer that becomes the majority source of revenue. Is customer concentration an advantage?
