Publicly Held Printers Caught in Stormy Seas —Michelson

But--as recent news involving several large companies indicates--the pendulum seems to be swinging the other way. Several of the top public printers are drowning in turmoil, ranging from leveraged buyout rumors and downsizing through major plant closures and layoffs, to failed M&A couplings and even a hostile takeover attempt. While it may make for an interesting read on the local newspaper business pages in the cities where these various operations are based, it's not good news for customers who wonder whether their print providers' plants will remain open, key contacts will stay the same, and quality and service will be maintained.