Consolidation has become a way of life for the printing industry in the United States.
During the mid to late 90's, consolidation took the form of hundreds of transactions. The M&A frenzy peaked in 1998 when 189 transactions were completed. The number of deals declined to 149 in 1999. Deals declined sharply during the 2000 to 2004 period. In 2005 M&A activity resumed impressively and we believe the printing industry is entering into a new phase of consolidation. While buyers are willing to pay attractive values today, they are much more selective and vigilant in the due diligence process.
If you are considering buying or selling a printing business the questions can be daunting. Is the industry passing me by? How much longer will the consolidation frenzy continue? What is the company worth? Should I sell to a national consolidator? What about deal structure? Should I accept cash or stock? If I stay on, what is my role? If I bow out, what happens to my people and our customers?
If I decide not to sell, how can I grow my business in the face of intense competition from the large consolidators? What is the ideal capital structure for my company? Should I consider acquiring other printing companies or should I diversify? Call, write or email us for a copy of Harris DeWese's definitive article on mergers and acquisition in the printing industry.
If you are asking these key questions – and more like them – we can help you find the right answers.
Compass Capital Partners has provided the printing industry with exceptional advisory services since 1980. Since 1996 we have completed 135 transactions for aggregate total consideration in excess of $4.0 billion representing companies with total revenues of more than $5.5 billion.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in investment banking, valuation services, financial advisory services and management consulting. In fact, our firm was the recipient of NAPL’s prestigious Industry Award for 1998. Our Chairman & CEO, Harris DeWese was the recipient of the prestigious 2005 Walter E. Soderstrom Award.
We understand and specialize in the printing industry with emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. Our valuation practice has provided business valuations to hundreds of companies and is respected by the legal and accounting communities.
Whether you want to buy, sell or do some good strategic thinking, we invite you to call us at (866) 879-2100 or (484) 879-1870. Fax (484) 879-1871.
Our sound financial advice, solutions-oriented negotiating and investment banking knowledge and experience can help you realize your objectives. Write us at: Compass Capital Partners - One East Uwchlan Avenue - Suite 110 - Exton, Pennsylvania 19341