Mergers and acquisitions

Bobst completes Gordon takeover

Finishing equipment manufacturer Bobst has completed the purchase of 65% of Chinese manufacturer Gordon, which owns Shanghai Eternal Machinery Co.

RR Donnelley to acquire Transactis businesses

Data management company Transactis has said it intends to accept an offer from RR Donnelley to purchase its document services, reprographics and procurement operations.

Oberthur handed deadline to make De La Rue bid

Oberthur has been told to put up or shut up in its pursuit of De La Rue by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Takeover Panel, which has given it until the 7 February to make its intentions clear.

Oberthur urges De La Rue shareholders to demand contract and customer info ahead of bid deadline

Oberthur has asked De La Rue shareholders to pressure the banknote giant into revealing the company's "current position and prospects" after its takeover target won a deadline for the French firm to...

Mailcom (UK) in administration as OTM takes on some staff and assets

Mailcom (UK) has gone into administration with FRP Advisory, with Leicester-based transactional mailer Opus Trust Marketing (OTM) purchasing part of the Milton Keynes-based company's business.Mailcom...

Reeds Printers bought by H&H Group

Penrith print business Reeds Printers has been bought by one of its key clients, Carlisle-based H&H Group, following its decision to enter the print industry.

French bid for De La Rue "unwelcome", says Unite

Unite has said that alleged interest in bank note printer De La Rue from a French rival is "unwelcome" after it confirmed it had been approached regarding a possible takeover bid.

Oberthur still interested in De La Rue despite knock back

French print giant Oberthur has said that it is still interested in pursuing a takeover of UK banknote printer De La Rue, despite an offer being rejected last month.

RR Donnelley completes Bowne purchase

The world's largest print company R.R Donnelley has confirmed the purchase of its US rival Bowne & Co, creating a $3bn (2bn) business.

CPI broadens European reach with Spanish mono acquisition

Book printing group CPI has strengthened its European foothold after acquiring the mono operation of Spanish printer Litografia Ross.