Mergers and acquisitions

Wyndeham parent buys Southernprint to create 100m group

Wyndeham Press Group owner Walstead investments has acquired web offset rival Southernprint from Newsquest Media Group.

Webmart mulls takeover bid for Communisis

PrintWeek understands that Webmart is seeking partners to launch a potential takeover bid for print management rival Communisis.

UPM set to take control of Botnia's Fray Bentos eucalyptus pulp mill

UPM has signed a letter of intent to gain sole ownership of Botnia's Fray Bentos mill and forest plantations in Uruguay.

Integration trumps price, claims study on buying distressed businesses

Post-deal integration following the acquisition of a distressed business is more important than the price paid, a study has found.

Shanghai Electric takes stake in Goss

Shanghai Electric Corporation (SEC) is to become the second largest shareholder in printing equipment manufacturer Goss International.

Sterling Colours merges with Sinkro's UK arm

UK ink manufacturer Sterling Colours has merged with the UK arm of Sinkro International.

Launching a crunch time profit plan

Talk to people about the current climate for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and you get a mixed message. The credit crunch and its impact on the print sector are serving in equal measure as spur and...

Miller Graphics bolsters UK presence with Corniche Fine Arts acquisition

Miller Graphics Group has acquired Corniche Fine Arts, for an undisclosed amount, as it looks to strengthen its market position throughout Europe.

MGP Chromocraft bought out of administration

MGP Chromocraft has been bought out of administration by a subsidiary of commercial printer Gaffyne & Browne (G&B).