PacPrint keynote speaker to focus on Mergers and Acquisitions

PacPrint 2025 has announced its second keynote speaker - David Ferraz, Principal of Argus Business Brokers. Ferraz will take the stage on Friday, 23 May, delivering an insightful session on Mergers and Acquisitions: A Solution to the Talent Shortage - a pressing challenge for many businesses in today’s competitive market.

As an expert in business sales and valuations, Ferraz has facilitated mergers and acquisitions across diverse industries, including manufacturing, printing, wholesale, distribution, franchises, trades, accommodation, e-commerce, and retail. With firsthand experience in helping businesses navigate growth through acquisition, he brings knowledge to the print and visual media sectors.

Ferraz’s session will highlight the importance of strategic planning and provide creative thinking across merger and acquisition strategies about labour supply. With 86.25% of businesses in the print industry being owner-operated small businesses, many business leaders find themselves consumed by day-to-day operations, leaving little time for strategic planning.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how acquisitions can be leveraged to expand capabilities, secure specialised talent, strengthen their competitive edge, and improve overall business resilience.

Key discussion points will include:

• How mergers and acquisitions can address talent shortages by providing an immediate workforce boost and expanded expertise,
• Essential strategies for successful integrations, including cultural alignment, employee engagement, and risk mitigation,
• Real-world case studies demonstrating both successful and unsuccessful transactions, offering practical lessons for business owners and
• The long-term benefits of a structured approach to business growth beyond organic expansion.

With the industry facing workforce challenges, this session will equip print business owners with strategic solutions to safeguard their future success.

PacPrint 2025, co-located with Visual Impact, will bring together thousands of industry professionals for cutting-edge technology showcases and thought leadership discussions. Registration is open at  https://au.registration.entegy.events/pacprint25/visitors.

PacPrint 2025 will run from 20 to 23 May 2025 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. It will bring innovation, collaboration, and transformation for the print, sign, and graphic communications industries under one roof.

For more information about exhibiting at PacPrint 2025, contact the events team at [email protected] or call +61 2 9868 1577. For more information about the show and all the latest news, go to www.pacprint.com.au