Mergers and acquisitions
EFI secures first textile software acquisition
EFI has boosted its textile portfolio with the acquisition of 2D/3D fashion design and prototyping software developer Optitex.
DST to sell UK operation
DST Systems is to sell its US customer communications business and is looking for a buyer for its £165m-turnover UK operation.
Stationers' Company to host mergers and acquisitions roundtable
The Stationers’ Company is to host a roundtable at Stationers' Hall to discuss mergers and acquisitions in the publishing industry, with speakers including a partner at US-based Platinum Equity.
Walstead seals deal for Polestar Bicester
Wyndeham Group owner Walstead has rescued Polestar’s Bicester operation with a deal to buy the equipment at the site and re-employ more than 300 staff.
YM Group is new owner of Polestar Chantry
YM Group has confirmed that the deal to rescue Polestar Chantry has been finalised.
Ground rules for shooting for the stars
No one aspires to run a shrinking business. As everybody’s favourite tycoon Donald Trump once said: “If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.”
Kodak gives Prosper update and launches 20 new products
Kodak (5-F09) has given an update on the sale of its Prosper inkjet business and launched 20 new products, including the NexPress ZX digital production colour presses.
Huhtamaki acquires Delta Print & Packaging in £80m deal
Finland-headquartered global packaging firm Huhtamaki has acquired Delta Print & Packaging for £80m.
Marriages of convenience: mergers and acquisitions in print
There is a scene in the film version of Bret Easton Ellis’ gothic horror American Psycho where deranged executioner Patrick Bateman (played by Christian Bale) spouts to a club patron: “I’m into...
Adare acquires Banner Managed Communication
Global marketing services firm Adare Group has bought rival Banner Managed Communication (BMC) forming a £230m-turnover company.