In a cross-border M&A such as Epson acquiring Fiery, the transaction can be more complex than a more traditional transaction that occurs within the borders of one country. In this interview, Tom Krasnewich, Managing Director at DC Advisory US, and Tosh Kojima, Managing Director for DC Advisory London, share their perspective as the advisors to Siris LLC in this transaction
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By Jacob Aizikowitz on Sep 25, 2024
Thanks Cary for an insightful and, frankly, very different interview. It reaffirms the fact that EPSON will have to convince all OEMs of equipment that Fiery is indeed encapsulated in Chinese wall. With that they may have the whole market — low-end through mid-range and up to the very high-end — open to Fiery. The investment banking gentlemen hinted that EPSON sees value also in Fiery’s know how and tech capabilities in s/w and h/w, so getting their view on Nov 1st, which may outline areas outside of print that EPSON/Fiery will go after, is becoming very interesting.
The Chinese Wall part is tough; I know it from my experience from when Xerox acquired XMPie. EPSON and Fiery will have to work hard at it, all the time.
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