Analyst Jason North Looks towards Possible Acquisition for Stratasys

Analyst Jason North proposes that Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) could acquire Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS).
According to an article from ZDNet:

Hewlett-Packard Inc. could acquire Stratasys and speed up its 3D printing roadmap by a year or two, according to an analyst.

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The idea of HP, which is splitting into two companies, buying a 3D printing rival isn’t new. But the chatter got a boost Tuesday from Jefferies analyst Jason North.

In a research note, North wrote:

HP Inc. said it’s open to make acquisitions and partnerships in 3D printing and that they’ll eventually need about 4 different 3D printing technologies. 3D printers are mostly sold via resellers that have exclusive relationships with a specific 3D printing OEM. Since HP will target the middle-to-high-end of the market, we don’t think that the general IT distribution channel or the high-end specialty printer channel where HP is well positioned will be of much use unless a substantial of amount of end-customer and reseller education occurs. An acquisition would likely expedite HP’s ramp by 1-2 years.

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