Mergers and acquisitions

National World eyeing acquisition opportunities
National World has said it is “actively engaged in developing acquisition opportunities” and is primarily targeting businesses that will enhance its digital capabilities and broaden its content base...

Nitecrest merges with Austriacard
UK-based gift, telecoms and loyalty card manufacturer Nitecrest has this week completed a merger with Austriacard Holdings.

German firm acquires Cotek Papers
UK-based release paper and film manufacturer Cotek Papers has been bought by German company Laufenberg.

John E Wright to acquire print supplies firm and invest
Display, graphic and digital print firm John E Wright has significantly expanded its portfolio and broadened its national reach with the purchase of Hussey Knights.

RRD to be acquired by Chatham; terminates Atlas deal
After a mammoth six-week bidding war over its future ownership, RR Donnelley (RRD) is now set to be acquired by its largest investor, Chatham Asset Management, for $10.85 (£8.18) per share in cash.

RRD says increased Chatham bid is ‘Superior Proposal’
As the bidding war over the future ownership of RR Donnelley rumbles on, the company’s board has now unanimously determined that Chatham Asset Management’s increased offer constitutes a ‘Superior...

RRD accepts revised Atlas proposal
RR Donnelley (RRD) has accepted a revised proposal from affiliates of Atlas Holdings to increase the price per share of its pending acquisition of the business but has already received an increased...

25/8 expands in first year
Start-up 25/8 Marketing Group has made its first acquisition and signed up a major new client.

Two more industry names become employee owned
Print and design firm Wee Blue Coo and publisher The Folio Society are the latest industry businesses to become employee owned.

Paragon snaps up DG3's Europe business in latest buy
Paragon has acquired the DG3 Europe business from its US parent, adding a range of omni-channel marketing and high-end sheetfed litho and digital printing kit to its roster as a result.