Business Management - M&A

The Target Report looks at some of the more recent merger and acquisitions, along with a summary of equipment manufacturing deals.

If, as the owner of a printing company, you suddenly decided to stop showing up for work, could the business carry on without you? It’s a serious question, and the answer speaks volumes about how well prepared you will be for the decision that every owner eventually has to make.

Vision has acquired The Core Organization, a leading direct response agency based in Chicagoland.

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

Transcon has launched a process for the sale of TC Media’s newspapers in Quebec, Ontario. Buyers may express interest starting today.

Congratulations — having carefully planned and executed the acquisition of a printing company to complement the one you already own, you’re finally prepared to sit down with the seller to close the deal. Naturally, you’re feeling good about what you’ve accomplished and what the future holds for the merged entity that your effort has created. This is the point at which we always urge our buying clients to pause.

Transcontinental has announced the sale of its publication portfolio to SaltWire Network Inc.

Harland Clarke is acquiring online discounter RetailMeNot, to combine with its Valassis coupon insert printing unit, for $630 million.

The March 2017 M&A Activity Target Report covers several major mergers and acquisitions.

Image Printing of Bismarck, N.D., has acquired the assets of Knight Printing in Fargo, N.D. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.