Las Vegas, NV – Amidst the evolving landscape of the print industry, industry executives and experts convened at the Printing United Expo to engage in an enlightening panel discussion on the current M&A market for companies in the print and graphics industries.

The session, held on September 10th, was moderated by Mark Hahn, Senior Managing Director at Graphic Arts Advisors. Hahn led an informative and robust conversation around various approaches when seeking acquisition opportunities, navigating the negotiation process and attributes sought when successfully approaching a strategic business acquisition.

The panel featured industry leaders Jennifer Pettinger, CEO/Partner of Sun Print Solutions in Salt Lake City, Matt Marzullo, President of Ironmark in Annapolis, and Michael Wurst, Managing Director at GAA. The panelists discussed a range of compelling topics, including the factors driving recent transactions, the timeline between a Letter of Intent and closing, the importance of a solid middle management team in place for sellers, and unique legal strategies employed during complex transactions.

The engaging and thought-provoking discussion encouraged dialogue, offering the audience an invaluable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the critical trends and strategies in mergers and acquisitions within the print industry. Attendee feedback reinforced the value of this event: “Great panel and very informative. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the back and forth.”

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