Peter Schaefer

The past few years have seen strong growth by acquisition. The fundamentals of that trend are still in place going into 2026.

Despite the uncertainty leading up to the 2024 election, the M&A market is poised for a strong rebound in 2025.

Thank the steadfast strategy of financial buyers for keeping the pace of acquisitions brisk in 2023 and carrying the momentum to 2024.

Companies don’t prioritize M&As on their trade show agendas, but the capital investments they make at these events tell us something.

Buying or selling a printing company often consists of a six-step sequence that owners can follow to reach a successful deal.

Despite the pandemic, we project M&A activity to be healthy for the rest of the year, even if some economic indicators weaken.

M&A trends seen throughout 2021 explain why the present moment is a bright one, and the right one, for buying and selling printed packaging manufacturers.

Any slowdown in the pace of M&As among printing and packaging firms is only temporary. The industry is recovering, buyers are flexible, and the fundamental forces that drive M&A activity are still in play.

For sellers, managing risk is a five-step process that’s really no different from the exit planning strategy we recommend to clients in normal circumstances. But, until COVID-19 starts to recede and market conditions improve, sellers should carry out specific steps with special urgency and care.

An “attractive” company is a well-managed company: one whose owner has kept it competitive by making the right decisions about market focus, technical capability, and customer relationships.