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308 - Everything you wanted to know about Private Equity, M&A with Mesirow

People of Packaging · 19 Mar 2025 · 34m

What this episode covers

Melanie Yermack, Rick Weil, and Nitay Laor from Mesirow discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in the packaging industry, emphasizing that private equity remains a dominant force despite economic uncertainty. They explain that successful exits require long-term preparation, focusing on clear market positioning, sustainable cash flow, and strategic investments in automation and technology. The guests highlight the resilience of the sector through recent crises like COVID-19 and inflation, while noting that tariffs and extended EPR laws are creating new complexities for business owners planning their exits.

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large enterprises

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Mesirow, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Trayak

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