Mergers and Acquisitions — When Sweet Turns to Sour

When assessing economic conditions, it is important to maintain perspective. Harris DeWese, chairman and CEO of Compass Capital Partners in Exton, PA, who has advised more than 140 printing company transactions, notes that even in recessionary periods, reductions experienced are comparatively modest. Private equity money has not dried up by any stretch; DeWese fields calls from equity firms on a daily basis.