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Selling Your Business? Well, This Is The Podcast For You!

December 13, 2019 by Douglas Group

Bryan Sarff, CEO of True Wealth & Company in Overland Park, Kansas, recently invited our Managing Director, Deborah Douglas, to share her knowledge and expertise… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Announces Sale of The Flesh Company to Ennis, Inc.

July 23, 2019 by Douglas Group

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Douglas Group Announces Sale of Response Products to MannaPro

October 3, 2018 by Douglas Group

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Douglas Group Article in Moldmaking Technology: Preparing for Mergers & Acquisitions: Interest Areas

March 8, 2018 by Douglas Group

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has had a great impact on plastics-related companies in North America for years. When these companies sell to private-equity funds… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Article Recently Published in Financial Advisor IQ

February 16, 2018 by Douglas Group

Financial Advisors Build Lifelong Value Connections Financial advisors often think of their role primarily as an investment advisor. The rare and precious advisor who goes… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Article Recently Published in PlasticsToday.com

February 16, 2018 by Douglas Group

Four reasons why plastics M&A will buck historical trends and remain strong Over the past 50-plus years, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the plastics… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Article Recently Published in FLEXO Magazine

January 25, 2018 by Douglas Group

Flexography M&A: Building Value for Your Company’s Future Merger and acquisition activity has become intense in recent years, especially for companies with strong flexographic capabilities…. [Read More]

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Douglas Group Announces Sale of Peaceable Kingdom

December 21, 2017 by Douglas Group

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Packaging Strategies News Recap of Deb Douglas’ talk at Global Pouch Forum

July 5, 2017 by Douglas Group

Heading this month’s special post-Global Pouch Forum coverage is an exclusive recap of one of the Forum’s speakers. Deborah L. Douglas, Managing Director, Douglas Group,… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Recently Published Global Pouch Forum Article in Packaging Strategies

May 30, 2017 by Douglas Group

Douglas Group Recently Published Global Pouch Forum Article in Packaging Strategies: Deb Douglas will be speaking at the upcoming Global Pouch Forum, June 14-16, about… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Recently Published Article in ISHN Magazine

April 26, 2017 by Douglas Group

Deb Douglas was recently asked to contribute her expert insights on Safety trends in today’s M&A market. Click below to view the article in For Distributors Only section of ISHN… [Read More]

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Highlights from the 2017 Plastics Executive Forum

April 11, 2017 by Douglas Group

Recently Douglas Group had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the 2017 Plastics News Executive Forum in Naples, Florida. This signature conference provided high… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Articles in Medical Plastics News and Plastics Technology

March 16, 2017 by Douglas Group

Douglas Group Recent Articles in Medical Plastics News and Plastics Technology: Deb Douglas was recently asked to contribute her expert insights both on medical plastics and… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Article in Flexible Packaging Magazine

February 15, 2017 by Douglas Group

Douglas Group Article in Flexible Packaging Magazine: 5 Trends to Keep an Eye on in Flexible Packaging in 2017 by Deborah Douglas Deb Douglas was… [Read More]

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TPEs may be a driver in M&A: TopCon 2016 recap by Plastics News

October 6, 2016 by Douglas Group

This year, Deb Douglas, Managing Director of Douglas Group, was asked to be a keynote speaker at TPE TopCon 2016 in Fairlawn, Ohio, organized by SPE. It was an… [Read More]

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Pet food company M&A fueled by specialty trends

October 3, 2016 by Douglas Group

Deb Douglas was recently asked to contribute her expert insights on pet food trends in today’s M&A market on petfoodindustry.com. Her article, below, will also be published in… [Read More]

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The Best Time to Sell Your Medical Device Company

June 10, 2016 by Douglas Group

Deborah Douglas spoke at the fourth 10x Medical Device Conference in San Diego, May 2016. “The object of today is to tell you a little… [Read More]

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Plastics News Webinar: Douglas Group Sales Process End & Post Transaction

May 31, 2016 by Douglas Group

Plastic Mergers & Acquisitions: Douglas Group Webinar: Keys to Owner Wealth, Company Solidity, and Management Growth: Part 5 of 5 Douglas Group Sales Process End… [Read More]

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Plastics News Webinar: Douglas Group Sales Process Beginning

May 31, 2016 by Douglas Group

Plastic Mergers & Acquisitions: Douglas Group Webinar: Keys to Owner Wealth, Company Solidity, and Management Growth: Part 4 of 5 What should you do if… [Read More]

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Plastics News & Douglas Group Webinar: How can you make your company more valuable?

May 31, 2016 by Douglas Group

Plastic Mergers & Acquisitions: Douglas Group Webinar: Keys to Owner Wealth, Company Solidity, and Management Growth: Part 3 of 5 How Can You Make Your… [Read More]

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Plastics News & Douglas Group Webinar: What do buyers look for?

May 31, 2016 by Douglas Group

Plastic Mergers & Acquisitions- Douglas Group Webinar: Keys to Owner Wealth, Company Solidity, and Management Growth: Part 2 of 5 What Do Buyers Look For… [Read More]

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Plastics News & Douglas Group Webinar: Merger & Acquisition Activity

May 31, 2016 by Douglas Group

Plastic Mergers & Acquisitions: Douglas Group Webinar: Keys to Owner Wealth, Company Solidity, and Management Growth: Part 1 of 5 Merger and Acquisition Activity High… [Read More]

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Register for Our Plastics News Webinar on Plastics Mergers & Acquisitions April 28!

April 21, 2016 by Douglas Group

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Douglas Group Announces Sale of Hyper Pet

January 21, 2016 by Douglas Group

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Financial-Planning.com blog Perfect Timing: When Clients Should Sell Their Business

November 13, 2015 by Douglas Group

For the financial advisor to the closely held business owner, 2015 might be the chance of a lifetime for some real home run sales of… [Read More]

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Featured ISHN Magazine Article: Boom Time For Safety M&A

October 2, 2015 by Douglas Group

Safety company owners today are seeing probably the most intense M&A market the industry has ever seen, and…  it’s fun to watch. Click here to… [Read More]

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Medical Plastics News Article: Douglas Group talks M&A in medical business

September 3, 2015 by Douglas Group

Deborah Douglas, Managing Director at Douglas Group, was asked by Medical Plastics News to contribute her expert insights and advice on M&A transactions for the medical plastics industry…. [Read More]

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ThinkAdvisor Blog: Helping Owners Sell a Business

May 20, 2015 by Douglas Group

Deborah Douglas, Managing Director at Douglas Group, was asked by ThinkAdvisor to contribute her expert insights on how financial advisors can help owner clients who… [Read More]

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PlasticsToday Article: Ready to retire?

May 9, 2015 by Douglas Group

M&A maven reveals how plastics processors can maximize their company’s selling price Deborah Douglas, Managing Director at Douglas Group, was asked by PlasticsToday to contribute her… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Announces Transaction for Seaway Plastics Engineering

March 9, 2015 by Douglas Group

Read about the transaction at PlasticsNews.com

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2015 Plastics Executive Forum Presentation Recap- Las Vegas NV

March 2, 2015 by Douglas Group

This year, Deb Douglas, Managing Director of Douglas Group, was asked to be a speaker at the 2015 Executive Forum held by Plastics News. This was a wonderful… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Announces Sale of SouthLand Constructors

October 6, 2014 by Douglas Group

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Featured ISHN Magazine Article: Safety Distributors Have New Admirers

September 5, 2014 by Douglas Group

Owners of safety equipment companies in 2014 have a new category of business admirer which may offer some exciting new exit possibilities to those seeking to… [Read More]

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Plastics News Article: Mid-Year Mergers & Acquisitions on the Upswing

July 16, 2014 by Douglas Group

With the first half of 2014 past us, it is safe to say the plastic industry is officially on the upswing. In almost all sectors of the… [Read More]

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2014 Plastics Financial Summit Presentation Recap- Chicago, IL

April 17, 2014 by Douglas Group

This year, Deb Douglas, Managing Director of Douglas Group, was asked to be a keynote speaker at the 2014 Plastics Financial Summit held by Plastics News. This… [Read More]

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Featured Article in Plastics Engineering: M&A Activity in the World of Plastics Processors

January 16, 2014 by Douglas Group

Have questions about the overall plastics industry outlook? Questions on changes in the marketplace and building value? Deb was recently published in Plastics Engineering magazine… [Read More]

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Featured ISHN Magazine Article: Appetite for Merger & Acquisitions is Strong in Safety Industry

November 6, 2013 by Douglas Group

The merger and acquisition appetite for safety companies is excellent today, and creates a wealth of opportunity for owners and management!  Since 2007, there have… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Announces Sale of US Safety

August 15, 2013 by Douglas Group

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ExPro Radio Show Interview with Deb Douglas

May 14, 2013 by Douglas Group

Check out Deb’s radio interview with Experience Pro Business Talk Show. She discusses information about our firm, the current market for sellers, private equity and strategic buyers,… [Read More]

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Douglas Group Announces Sale of Fleming Pharmaceutical Products

March 3, 2012 by Douglas Group

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