Mergers and acquisitions

French security printer Oberthur could use the proceeds from the upcoming sale of a majority stake in its smart card business to finance a renewed bid for De La Rue, analysts have claimed.

Pindar's Aylesbury-based cartography business has been bought out of administration by Amersham-based printer Halstan Holdings in a deal that has saved 16 jobs.

Indian manufacturer of semi-automatic and fully automatic screen printing machines and allied equipment, Grafica Flextronica will collaborate with France-based company, Terascreen and a preliminary...

Mimeo, the US-based digital print firm, has acquired Cambridgeshire-based CLE Group, giving it its first European production facility.

Business forms printer DCL Print has acquired the assets of Orchestra Wotton, which went into administration last month.

Personalised greetings cards giant Moonpig has said it plans to bring a broader range of products to an increased audience following its 120m acquisition by digital photo company PhotoBox.

Berforts has acquired digital book printer Good News Digital Books in a bid to increase the company's foothold in the short-run book market.

In a move with far-reaching implications for financial reporting, Vakils and Jyoshan Digital Media Services, promoted by Venkat 'Puru' Purushotham have formed a company called JVX Media Services.

H&H Reeds Printers has entered the wide-format sector and grown its staff count by five after acquiring Carlisle-based Albany Sign and Display.

Writtle Holdings has said that the newly acquired Loewy Group businesses will be able to operate with greater freedom under the deal.