Mergers and acquisitions

Xerox CEO Jacobson to step down

Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson, together with six other board members, has agreed to resign in a move that throws the Fujifilm takeover deal into doubt and could even lead to the termination of long-standing...

Cestrian acquired by Arian owner

Large-format printer Cestrian has been acquired by 3a-Group, owner of Austrian digital and screen printing specialist Arian, for an undisclosed sum.

Judge puts block on Xerox-Fujifilm deal

Darwin Deason’s lawsuit has resulted in a US court order putting a temporary block on Xerox’s sale to Fujifilm.

Indigo Ross acquires Deltaprint

Suffolk-based print and design company Indigo Ross has acquired local rival Deltaprint.

Grafenia issues new shares to boost M&A plans

Grafenia is set to raise more than £3m via a share placing aimed at boosting the group’s plans to build up a nationwide network of signage businesses through targeted acquisitions.

MBO team targets growth as XIC founder steps aside

XIC managing director Bill Fawcett has sold the business he founded 32 years ago to an MBO team led by director of operations Murray Alexander.

Leach acquired by French group Chargeurs

France-based global manufacturing and services group Chargeurs has acquired large-format graphics specialist Leach, for an undisclosed sum.

Positive ID Labels acquires Limbus Labels

Positive ID Labels has acquired Limbus Labels, for an undisclosed sum.

Web-first and signage lead Grafenia's growth plans at home and abroad

Grafenia has made moves to angle its Nettl offering more towards web-first and signage due to challenges in traditional print, as it heads towards the end of its 2017/18 financial year.

C&D Print takes on Portland MPS in £400,000 expansion

C&D Print has rolled out a £400,000 investment strategy as it prepares to absorb print management firm Portland Media Print Services.