Business Management - M&A

On this episode of The Week that Was, the mystery strategic buyer that unsuccessfully bid to acquire RRD was revealed, and more.

The unnamed strategic buyer that joined the fray with private equity firms Chatham and Atlas to try to acquire RRD is finally revealed.

On this episode, we have updates on RRD, Quad, and the paper supply chain, and we look at Premier Press’s growth strategy.

RRD shareholders approved the acquisition, after which Chatham Asset Management named former RRD CEO Tom Quinlan as the new CEO of RRD.

Peter Schaefer discusses market for M&A deals and sales multiples, why PE firms are targeting our industry, and today’s paper shortage.

Commercial printer Intellicor has grown throughout the pandemic due to its acquisition of two printing and fulfillment plants.

Canva Group is one of the seven “Fast-Track” companies, based on revenue growth, which appeared on the 2021 Printing Impressions 300.

Unlike most large company acquisitions, CCL Industries finds niche players in small corners of the market that add strong valuation.

Peter Schaefer, of New Direction Partners, discusses the battle by two private equity firms to acquire RRD, and a third unnamed suitor.

With the acquisition of MDI Imaging and Mail, HSP will expand services and fortify supply chain with printing and mail shop services.