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07/22/2025
The Inside Scoop on M&A in the Printing Industry
Graphic Media Alliance is proud to host a special in-person Executive Leadership Training Session featuring Jim Russell of New Direction Partners, taking place Tuesday, August 19, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at GMA headquarters in Westerville, OH. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. There is also a Zoom option available.
This timely session will dive into critical insights on the 2025 Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) landscape and provide a strategic overview of trends that impact owners and decision-makers in the printing and packaging industry. Russell will cover:
- What the economic environment looks like for 2025 and how that impacts M&A
- What types of companies are likely to be most attractive to buyers in 2025 and why
- How companies should approach valuation to create a realistic offer to the market
- How to plan for a future purchase or sale and anticipated time frames for a transaction to close
- How New Direction Partners can help
Whether you're preparing to buy, sell, or simply want to stay informed, this session offers invaluable knowledge to help you increase the value of your business and plan for future opportunities.
Pricing:
$45 Member Rate
$75 Non-Member Rate
Don’t miss this chance to gain high-level insight into the evolving M&A environment.
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