Future planning scenarios for printing businesses should not ignore the consideration of merger or acquisition strategies for growth.
That’s the message behind a Printing Industries webinar on Wednesday 14 May at 1pm (AEST) which will also look at what’s been happening in the Australian printing industry recently and the flow-on effects.
Presenter Richard Rasmussen, Director of Ascent Partners, said that many business owners were often unaware of the rationale behind mergers and acquisitions.
“There is a common misconception that those who merge or sell must be in trouble,” he said.
“That’s most often plain wrong for mergers and for sellers often inaccurate. For both groups their decision is often based on clear analysis of the present situation and the need to change.
“In the case of a merger perhaps it’s to form a better future and in the case of the seller - potentially a variety of reasons including retirement, part of an exit strategy, an unwillingness to invest more money into capital investments or because the timing is right to achieve the best Return on Investment (ROI).”
Mr Rasmussen said mergers and acquisitions were not just for big players – companies of all sizes could benefit.
“They are for forwarding thinking businesses of all sizes and those that aspire to grow, improve profitability and build a more sustainable business model,” he said.
The webinar, Mergers and acquisitions- should you observe or participate? aims to:
•improve the knowledge of participants of the key reasons for M&A,
•identify the risks and rewards,
•discuss how to decide on whether to observe or participate and
•explain the process behind M&As.
This free webinar will run for 30 minutes and will be followed by a short Q&A session. To register please click here.
Printing Industries Association of Australia
www.printnet.com.au
