Mergers and acquisitions

ePS acquires EPMS

eProductivity Software (ePS) has acquired American MIS specialist Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS). 

RNB Group sold out of administration

RNB Group has been sold after calling in advisers to assist with a fast-track sale after the firm was stymied by a cash crunch.  

A 12-strong MBO team has taken the reins of Full Circle

Psycho Peacock acquired in Full Circle MBO

Events specialist Full Circle has completed a management buyout of both companies in the group – Full Circle Exhibitions & Events and wide-format printer Psycho Peacock.

DS Smith moves closer to International Paper takeover

International Paper has filed a preliminary proxy statement regarding the all-share combination of the business with DS Smith, as the deal moves closer to completion.

Arc advances acquisition ambitions following contract wins

Arc-UK Technologies has revealed it is looking to snap up printing businesses around the UK, as the commercial printer looks to strengthen its geographical reach across the country.

TJ Books has been granted a licence to occupy for Charlesworth’s premises in Wakefield. Image: Google Maps

TJ Books buys Charlesworth in pre-pack deal

TJ Books has bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from the company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal and has TUPE’d over its 60 staff.

Mills (2nd L): we needed to futureproof the business

Ace finance deal serves up Set and Match MBO

Birmingham-based Set and Match and sister company Colprint have undergone a merger after managing director Stuart Mills bought out the group’s other directors.

IV Creative's leadership team took the reins of the combined entity in late July

DPS Digital merges with sister agency

Digital card specialist DPS Digital has merged with its sister company Intervino to form a full service e-commerce agency.

Spencer (fifth from right): the deal strengthens RMC's offering

RMC Digital boosts market position with HB modular sign acquisition

Wide-format trade firm RMC Digital has acquired the Modular Sign System (MSS) division of Warwickshire signage and display specialist Workshop2.

IDS takeover bid called in, CWU calls for 'robust scrutiny'

The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been called in for government review under the National Security and Investment Act.