Mergers and Acquisitions: M&A’s Class Struggle

"Both of these deals were accomplished at bargain values, so the investments were modest for mega firepower...It also would not surprise me to see either Quad or Donnelley make a run at Brown Printing if they can get it past Hart-Scott-Rodino."

James Cohen, executive vice president of mergers and acquisitions for CGX, says that while the big deals didn't illustrate any industry trends per se, he does feel these moves indicate some bullish attitudes toward the future.