Mergers and acquisitions
Royal Mail takeover delayed, bulk mail class action goes ahead
The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company has been delayed because of political unrest in Romania.
Currency orders boom at De La Rue
Business is booming at De La Rue’s Currency business, with growth at the unit now expected to be “significantly higher” than previous guidance, amid the PLC’s ongoing sale process.
Footprint picks up marketing expertise in new merger
Hampshire marketing and print business Footprint has completed its third acquisition in 12 months, bringing onboard the seven-person marketing firm Freedom-CS to launch a dedicated marketing business...
Quad/Graphics European print ops now under new ownership
Quad/Graphics has completed the $42m (£33m) sale of its European printing operations, including its huge web offset and sheetfed plant in Poland.
Plockmatic brings Digicoater tech in-house with acquisition
Plockmatic Group has hired the mind behind its Digicoater Pro 400 machine, and acquired all intellectual property and related technology for its production.
Clays steps in with rescue deal for TJ Books
TJ Books is set to continue under new ownership, with Clays sealing a deal to acquire the firm out of administration.
Competition checks delay National World takeover
Media Concierge’s £65m takeover of National World has been delayed by Irish competition authority checks.
Moss expands UK offering with Rocket Graphics buy
Moss has returned to the M&A trail, expanding its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Rocket Graphics.
Langley expands print wing with consumables buy
Langley Holdings has expanded its Print Technologies division with the acquisition of a specialist printing chemicals manufacturer.
Mondi order books improve amid challenging environment
Mondi CEO Andrew King has described the group’s performance last year as “resilient” amid a challenging trading environment, with the figures also revealing €13m (£10.75m) in costs related to its...