Mergers and acquisitions
Observer deal goes through despite Guardian strikes
Tortoise Media has signed a deal to buy The Observer from the Guardian Media Group (GMG) and its owner, The Scott Trust, despite a series of protests and strikes from within GMG over the sale.
Royal Mail takeover cleared, Gov't retains ‘golden share’
The UK government has cleared the purchase of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s EP Group.
Moss acquires Stretch Shapes
Moss, the parent of Moss UK – previously MacroArt – has acquired US business Stretch Shapes.
In the pursuit of expansion
A business can grow in one of several ways, chief of which is expansion by acquisition or merger. Many such transactions work out for the good. However, a good number fail and do so miserably.
The sector’s evolution continues and we must keep moving forward
As peak season draws to a close for many of you, and you start to reflect on 2024, it’s safe to say it’s been another eventful year for the industry.
Offset Print & Packaging joins Alzamora Group
Offset Print & Packaging has become part of Spanish cartonboard packaging specialist Alzamora Group.
Media Concierge improves offer for National World
Media Concierge Holdings has upped the price of its takeover bid for National World to 23.00p per share.
Clifton Packaging Group sold after two-year search
Clifton Packaging Group has been acquired in a 100% share purchase by Italian specialist packaging group Carton Pack, after a multi-year search for a buyer.
Epson completes Fiery buy
Epson has completed its acquisition of Fiery.
Kolbus UK MD: new ownership is 'perfect solution'
Kolbus UK managing director Greg Bird has hailed the “trust and faith” placed in the business by customers during its parent company’s period of self-administration.