Peter Schaefer

Peter Schaefer

Peter Schaefer, partner at New Direction Partners, is an experienced dealmaker with more than 25 years of investment banking and valuation experience, 20 of which has been focused exclusively on the printing and packaging industries. He has closed more than one hundred transactions in virtually every segment of the printing and packaging industries. In addition, he has performed hundreds of valuations for ESOPs, estate and gift tax planning and strategic planning purposes. Contact him at (610) 230-0635, ext. 701.

M&A Slowdown in 2024: Not Likely
April 16, 2024 at 10:59 am

M&A activity remained robust in 2023 despite concerns. As financial buyers continue to play a significant role, this trend may last.

6-Step Guide to Successful M&As
June 27, 2023 at 3:50 pm

Buying or selling a printing company often consists of a six-step sequence that owners can follow to reach a successful deal.

M&A Recap and Forecast for 2019
February 6, 2019 at 1:49 pm

NDP is confident 2019 can be favorable for buyers and sellers of printing companies, here’s what to do in case it isn’t.

Identifying and Approaching M&A Targets
February 26, 2018 at 12:00 am

Owners of printing and packaging companies who want to think proactively will be open to the possibility of selling or buying.

M&A: Fair to Middling to Marvelous
June 20, 2017 at 9:40 am

Recently, New Direction Partners spoke with a group of investors about structuring a multi-company transaction. It’s a conversation we wouldn't have expected to be having on behalf of printing firms just a few years ago.

Keys to Your Succession Plan
April 19, 2017 at 4:39 pm

Do you, as the owner of a printing business, have a plan for no longer being the owner of that business?