Mergers and acquisitions

Yin and yang of print dominate July’s most read

While a welcome reprieve was the month’s biggest story, our July listicle was largely dominated by M&A and insolvencies, with a smattering of research and a bumper payday for good measure.

Veika's Aleksey Etin and Roland DG's Kohei Tanabe

Roland DG reveals wallpaper ambitions with Dimense deal

Roland DG has bought a controlling stake in Dimense, the innovative digital embossing technology arm of inks manufacturer Veika, as it looks to expand its role in driving the development of digital...

Left to right: Unsworth, Holt and Kerridge. Matching shirts coincidental!

Woodberry adds to portfolio with PCS buy

Acquisitive Woodberry Packaging has made its second UK buy this year and is now the new owner of award-winning Precision Card Services (PCS).

Grafenia: “We have to cautiously reflect the risk of non payment"

Grafenia takes hit due to PFI missed payment

Grafenia has written off more than £800,000 following PFI Group’s failure to meet the payment schedule for its Works Manchester acquisition.

City A.M. sale could be via a pre-pack according to Sky News

Ecomms giant mooted as possible City A.M. suitor

City A.M.’s new owner could emerge from an unexpected direction, with listed health and beauty specialist THG tipped to take over the business and financial freesheet.

Ecofoil: now under new ownership

Crystal Press business and assets sold

Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.

O'Shea: praise for his loyal staff and great customer base

Chapel Press celebrates four decades, acquires Deanprint IP

Chapel Press has acquired the Deanprint name and intellectual property as the firm marks 40 years of successful trading.

Telegraph: print subs brought in £68.6m in 2021

Tech veteran appointed to oversee Telegraph sale

Lloyds Banking Group has brought in BT Openreach chairman Mike McTighe to oversee the sale process at the Telegraph Media Group and The Spectator magazine.

Inman: acquisition provides a further expansion of our specialist content

Claverley Group acquires digital media production company

Claverley Group (CGL) has acquired Lyonsdown, a privately-owned speciality digital media production company, for an undisclosed sum.

Left to right: Hawkey-Smith, Phillips, Warren and Murray

Delta buys iconic agency to expand offering

Delta Group has significantly boosted its creative credentials with the acquisition of iconic London-based film and TV marketing agency Feref, to further deliver on its multi-channel growth strategy.