Industry M&A Activity : Deals Are in Full Bloom

Who are the most attractive acquisition candidates? Cohen sees those firms that have effectively managed their head counts and invested in technology and print-on-demand solutions as heading the list of favorable targets, as well as those companies that are truly innovative “solutions sellers” or marketing service providers. Commodity print order takers, as well as companies that rely heavily on work from print management concerns or brokers, will become more vulnerable as business becomes more solutions oriented and digital, according to Cohen.