Mergers and acquisitions

In case you missed them, April’s most read stories

The end of one technology era and the beginning of another dominated April’s listicle, where the challenges facing some in the trade finishing sector were writ large.

Celloglas files NOI as 'prelude to sale'

Celloglas has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators (NOI) with a buyer said to be in the wings for its business and assets.

Telegraph and Spectator sale saga continues

The saga over the future ownership of the Telegraph newspaper and Spectator magazine has entered a new phase after RedBird canned its takeover deal, putting the titles up for sale again.

(L-R) Darren Crawford, Gabe Cooney and Lance Hill

Eight Group partners with CTC on Marketlayer acquisition

Eight Days a Week Print Solutions (EDWPS), currently repositioning to become Eight Group encompassing Eight Plus, has teamed up with Crawford Technology Consulting (CTC) to acquire creative digital...

MBO team aims to block Brother with higher offer for Roland DG

The MBO team hoping to acquire Roland DG has lodged an increased offer for the business that is higher than the rival bid from Brother Industries.

Succession and selling up

There are stories of print company owners moving on and selling up. And there are accounts of individuals dying leaving survivors to deal with the firm’s future. The reality is that no small privately...

UK Printing Company appointed administrators from FRP Advisory on 27 March

UKPC admins reveal shortfall

Administrators at UK Printing Company (UKPC), which phoenixed in late March, have published details of the pre-pack sale of the business.

Tipografic and Royal Sens offer similar services

Royal Sens CEO hails Tipografic buy

The CEO of Royal Sens has told Printweek more about how the company’s acquisition earlier this month of Tipografic is a major step forward for the business.

"Robust contingency plans" are in place at DS Smith

DS Smith shares fall as Mondi pulls out of takeover race

Following DS Smith and International Paper reaching an agreement on the terms of a takeover, Mondi has made a statement regarding its intention now not to make an offer for DS Smith – causing DS...

Royal Mail's Sunday parcel delivery service is “rapidly approaching a 15m items a year” business

Royal Mail parent rejects possible takeover bid

The saga around Royal Mail continues, with confirmation that parent group International Distributions Services has rejected a potential takeover bid from a group connected to its biggest shareholder...