Mergers and acquisitions

2015 review: April

All the business news, from acquisitions to liquidations, investments to divestments, from a year in the industry.

2015 review: March

All the business news, from acquisitions to liquidations, investments to divestments, from a year in the industry.

2015 review: February

All the business news, from acquisitions to liquidations, investments to divestments, from a year in the industry.

2015 review: January

All the business news, from acquisitions to liquidations, investments to divestments, from a year in the industry.

Ordnance Survey buys back into print with share of Dennis Maps

Ordnance Survey (OS) has returned to print by agreeing to acquire a 25% shareholding in its printer, Dennis Maps.

Polestar takeover deal is completed

Proventus Capital Partners has completed its takeover of Polestar, and is now officially the print group’s majority shareholder.

Former HP and Stratasys executive Chris Morgan joins Xaar board

Former HP and Stratasys heavyweight Chris Morgan is to join the Xaar board in the new year.

DS Smith reports drop in pre-tax profits; announces Turkish expansion

DS Smith has seen pre-tax profits drop by 26% to £91m in its interim results as it revealed a plan to acquire an FMCG packaging company in Istanbul.

Callprint acquires Leeds printer

Callprint has acquired another print business as it continues to extend its regional network.

Glossop doubles business size with Contact acquisition

Packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has almost doubled the size of its business by acquiring Stockport-based Contact Print and Packaging for an undisclosed sum.