Mergers and acquisitions

It’s the end of an era for Heidelberg, which has sold its landmark Print Media Academy building in the heart of the German town as part of its ongoing series of asset sales and disposals.

Heidelberg’s share price fell by more than 14% as the stock market reacted to the news that its deal to sell Gallus had fallen through.

Benpac Holding has blamed “resistance” from the Gallus operations and the market in general, conflicts over future co-operation, and negative media reports for its decision not to complete its...

Sales at HH Global continued their upward trajectory in the group’s latest results, with margins also increasing – although exceptional costs and share-based payment expenses complicated the bottom...

Heidelberg’s deal to sell Gallus Group to Benpac Holding has fallen through at the eleventh hour, after the scheduled €120m (£106m) payment for the business failed to materialise.

Arjobex Synthetic Papers has acquired Germany-based specialty papers and films manufacturer and coater MDV Group.

A management buyout team has completed a deal at pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging specialist Medica Packaging.

AR Packaging has bought Firstan as the acquisitive Swedish groups looks to significantly bolster its UK presence.

Belgian software developer Dataline Solutions has acquired Dutch company Insad Grafisch to continue its European growth.

James Cropper has boosted its Technical Fibre Products wing with the acquisition of a specialist manufacturer of electrochemical materials.