Mergers and acquisitions
Van Iperen tells Oc shareholders to accept Canon bid, despite further opposition
Oc chief executive Rokus Van Iperen has urged shareholders to accept Canon's offer for the Dutch manufacturer after a new investor voiced its discontent at Canon's current 655m bid for the company.
Cove (SW) bought out of administration by local printer
Digital printer Cove (SW) has been bought out of administration by another Somerset printer.
Xerox acquires IBS to expand reach across Ireland
Xerox has moved to expand its presence across Ireland after acquiring digital kit reseller Irish Business Systems (IBS) in a deal worth 21m euro (18.2m).
Zerographic takes 'logical step' with acquisition of Murodigital
The managing director of Zerographic has called the company's acquisition of finishing equipment supplier Murodigital "a logical step" in expanding its core business.
TPF owner speaks out following acquisition
TPF Group's new owner Thames Valley Capital (TVC) has spoken out following the acquisition of a controlling stake in the print manager by funds advised by the venture capital firm.
Canon's acquisition of Oc 'hits further shareholder opposition'
Canon's proposed acquisition of Oc has hit another stumbling block after Hermes Focus Asset Management, a shareholder in the digital press manufacturer, branded the offer for the Dutch company as...
PPE acquired by HL Display and sets sights on new markets
UK point-of-purchase (PoP) specialist PPE is aiming to improve its service offering and open up "completely new market opportunities" after being acquired by European in-store graphics company HL...
Reed Elsevier to sell US trade magazines: reports
Anglo-Dutch publishing giant Reed Elsevier is in talks to dispose of a portfolio of loss-making US trade magazines, according to reports.
Bong acquires 50% stake in Image Envelopes
Swedish envelope giant Bong has acquired a 50% stake in UK-based Image Envelopes as it bolsters its position in the direct mail market.
The Tall Group acquires ID Data out of administration
The Tall Group has boosted its financial services offering after acquiring Card Data Management (CDML), the loyalty card printer that trades as ID Data, out of administration.