Mergers and acquisitions

Oberthur still interested in De La Rue despite knock back

French print giant Oberthur has said that it is still interested in pursuing a takeover of UK banknote printer De La Rue, despite an offer being rejected last month.

RR Donnelley completes Bowne purchase

The world's largest print company R.R Donnelley has confirmed the purchase of its US rival Bowne & Co, creating a $3bn (2bn) business.

CPI broadens European reach with Spanish mono acquisition

Book printing group CPI has strengthened its European foothold after acquiring the mono operation of Spanish printer Litografia Ross.

RR Donnelley Bowne merger given FTC go-ahead

RR Donnelley has been given the go-ahead to finally complete the protracted purchase of fellow North American printer Bowne & Co.

Schawk continues digital marketing push with Real Branding acquisition

Schawk has bought the US-based digital marketing agency Real Branding for an undisclosed amount as it continues to strengthen its presence in the sector.

Court awards 4.25m to Tullis Russell in Inveresk case

Tullis Russell has been awarded 4.25m in compensation in its legal battle with receivership-hit Inveresk and a further 555,000 in reimbursement of costs.

London Graphic Systems acquires Turning Point Integration

Digital print equipment reseller London Graphic Systems (LGS) has acquired Turning Point Integration (TPI), the London-based digital asset management (DAM) and workflow specialist.

Printing.com eyes European expansion following 1.7m MFG acquisition

Printing.com has continued its European expansion with the acquisition of the Netherlands-based print business Media Facility Group (MFG) for a total consideration of 2m euros (1.7m).

Receivership-hit Inveresk's St Cuthberts Paper Mill bought by existing management

Receivership-hit Inveresk's St Cuthberts Paper Mill has been bought by the existing general manager securing all 41 jobs.

Walstead Investments acquires Apple Web Offset

Walstead Investments, owner of Wyndeham Press Group, has acquired Apple Web Offset, putting an end to a period of uncertainty for the 84-staff commercial printer.