Mergers and acquisitions
'Rogue' valuations rife in print business sales, expert says
'Rogue' business valuers are giving unrealistic valuations in an attempt to win new business, an industry expert has warned.
In2print merges with Finishing Matters to create 'one-stop-shop' for the South West
In2print has completed a 250,000 digital spend after acquiring local company Finishing Matters to move into the "premier league of digital print".
Unite hits out over Walstead's Southernprint acquisition
Print union Unite has reacted with anger over Wyndeham Press Group owner Walstead Investment's purchase of Southernprint.
Wyndeham parent buys Southernprint to create 100m group
Wyndeham Press Group owner Walstead investments has acquired web offset rival Southernprint from Newsquest Media Group.
Webmart mulls takeover bid for Communisis
PrintWeek understands that Webmart is seeking partners to launch a potential takeover bid for print management rival Communisis.
UPM set to take control of Botnia's Fray Bentos eucalyptus pulp mill
UPM has signed a letter of intent to gain sole ownership of Botnia's Fray Bentos mill and forest plantations in Uruguay.
Integration trumps price, claims study on buying distressed businesses
Post-deal integration following the acquisition of a distressed business is more important than the price paid, a study has found.
Shanghai Electric takes stake in Goss
Shanghai Electric Corporation (SEC) is to become the second largest shareholder in printing equipment manufacturer Goss International.
Sterling Colours merges with Sinkro's UK arm
UK ink manufacturer Sterling Colours has merged with the UK arm of Sinkro International.