What’s Fueling M&A Fever?

Seemingly, not a week goes by that you don’t hear about another big-dollar acquisition, mega-merger or stock deal. And, the activity isn’t just from the majors; graphic arts firms of all sizes are pursuing this new avenue for growth, fueling the interest and investment of the private equity community. The old view of print as a stodgy, capex-intensive venue is no longer true. We’re not looking at the print rollup model of the past, but at strategic positioning through acquisition by public and private investors to produce more attractive returns. Today’s printing industry is rife with opportunity and financial reward.