Mergers and acquisitions

MBO at Signs Express

Signs Express has marked the end of its 25th year in franchising with a management buyout intended to further drive the growth of the business.

Possible Fujifilm-Xerox deal mooted

Further industry consolidation could be on the cards, with speculation that Xerox and Fujifilm “could strike a major deal” according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Resource acquires print and event management business Tebays

Resource Print Solutions has acquired Tebays for an undisclosed sum.

Hague buys up Contrac print management arm

Hague Print has acquired part of Contrac, formerly one of the largest print management companies in the North, to extend its operation in East Yorkshire.

Mondi Group to acquire Powerflute

Global paper manufacturer Mondi Group is set to acquire Finland-headquartered containerboard manufacturer Powerflute from Nordic Packaging and Container (NPAC) Holdings in a deal worth €365m (£326m).

Here's to a can-do kind of year

Jo Francis is boosted by the power of a positive attitude.

Rapidity hits M&A trail

Rapidity has expanded onto a second site with the acquisition of litho and digital printer Lefa Print.

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