Hamilton--Behind the Urge to Merge

And now we have Creo acquiring Scitex's prepress business unit. The new kid on the block, flush with cash from a very successful IPO, gobbles up the old guard. While it might seem strange that these two fierce competitors are now joined at the hip, it's important to note that Creo's CEO, Amos Michelson, is an Israeli with a keen business sense. In my opinion, he is buying market share and intellectual property—both real and potential.