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Category >> Printing

Feb 10
2009

Writedowns... Explained

Posted by Clear Rock in Transportation Acquisitions, Printing, Insurance MA, HVAC MA
One can't go an hour or two during this earnings season without hearing about yet another large write-down from a public company. On the private side, though, most smaller companies rarely take write downs- so we thought the concept might bear some explanation:

 

 


Jan 23
2009

Toxic Assets... Effecting More Than Just Wall Street

Posted by Clear Rock in Transportation Acquisitions, Printing, Insurance MA, AIG

As we head into earnings season (and into a new administration) we arebound to hear more and more about "toxic assets" and how they are impairing recovery for banks - and the economy as a whole.

Here is a little more on just what "toxic assets" means:

 

Sep 17
2008

WSJ: PE Heads to Smaller Deals

Posted by Dan Doran in VAR - Value Added Reseller Acquisitions, Transportation Acquisitions, Printing, Manufacturing, MA News, HVAC MA

Interesting article in the WSJ deal book this morning - basically confirming what we have been seeing in the market place. In sum: deals are trending downward in size, and the lower-middle market remains surprisingly strong.

The simple reason? Less leverage on deals. Historically these companies have transacted for far lower multiples than their PubCo and much larger cousins. And in an

Jun 12
2008

New Vinyl Converter / Wholesaler Client

Posted by Clear Rock in Sign Making, Printing, Graphics

Clear Rock is pleased to announce the addition of a new sell-side client servicing the signmaking and graphics trade. The company, located in the north east U.S., sells vinyl and other media primarily to the sign-making trade.

Contact Dan Doran at Clear Rock for more information.

May 22
2008

New Printing Client

Posted by Clear Rock in Printing, Graphics
Clear Rock is pleased to announce a new Commercial Printing client. The company is located in and serves the Manhattan marketplace. The company is for sale with real property available as well. Contact Dan Doran at Clear Rock for more
Apr 07
2008

How Has the (Threatened) Owner/Operator Strike Affected You?

Posted by Dan Doran in Transportation Acquisitions, Printing
Here at Clear Rock - we find ourselves at an interesting intersection in re: the psuedo-strike being staged by the Owner / Operators.  Not only do we have a segment focus in transportation and logistics, but we keep hearing from the print industry (another segment we focus on) how slowdowns are affecting their operations as well. 
Mar 24
2008

Consolidated Graphics Acquires PBM

Posted by Clear Rock in Printing

Consolidated Graphics, Inc. announced that they had acquired PBM Graphics, a North Carolina based niche printer with revenues of $135m.  In addition to traditional commercial printing, PBM is a leading producer of trading cards and similar collectibles.

Feb 27
2008

RR Donnelley in Pro Line Acquisition

Posted by Dan Doran in Printing, Graphics

RR Donnelley announced yesterday that it was acquiring Pro Line Printing, Inc. for $122m.  The companies entered into a definitive purchase agreement, which is subject to a number of closing conditions.

Why Buy Pro-line?

This is another very traditional acquisition: RRD is looking to expand geographically in a specific vertical - in this case newspaper inserts.  Pro Line is a multi-facility