Mergers and acquisitions

Kendall: Reflex plans to invest “heavily” in the acquired operations

Reflex: adding EU ops is 'hugely advantageous'

Reflex Group CEO Ian Kendall has described its latest acquisition as  the group’s “most complex” buy yet.

Global Inkjet Systems develops vital components for inkjet printers

Global Inkjet Systems acquired by Nano Dimension

Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) has been acquired by Israeli business Nano Dimension.

Matsliach: independence enables us to extend and deepen collaboration with key industry players

EFI sells MIS wing, will focus on Fiery and inkjet

EFI has spun off its Productivity Software business into a standalone venture, with the division acquired by private equity house Symphony Technology Group and renamed eProductivity Software.

Final listicle of 2021 reveals seasonal flavour

While a colourful spat dominated December’s list of most read articles, once again M&A activity ranked high and there was a definite festive feel in the shape of a TV listings pledge and a Christmas...

RRD has received an unsolicited bid from a strategic buyer

RRD receives unsolicited higher bid

The tussle over the future ownership of RR Donnelley (RRD) is rumbling on, as the company has now received yet another unsolicited bid from a strategic buyer to acquire the business.

Macfarlane Labels is now part of the expanding Reflex Group

Macfarlane sells labels wing to Reflex

Reflex Group has acquired Macfarlane’s labels business in a £6.4m deal.

Chairman David Montgomery’s National World business acquired JPI Media in January

National World eyeing acquisition opportunities

National World has said it is “actively engaged in developing acquisition opportunities” and is primarily targeting businesses that will enhance its digital capabilities and broaden its content base...

Hart (R, with Nitecrest technical director John Hart): Deal makes us a stronger force

Nitecrest merges with Austriacard

UK-based gift, telecoms and loyalty card manufacturer Nitecrest has this week completed a merger with Austriacard Holdings.

Cotek said Laufenberg "has really similar ideologies"

German firm acquires Cotek Papers

UK-based release paper and film manufacturer Cotek Papers has been bought by German company Laufenberg.

(L-R) Tony Barnett, Keith Shepherdson and Kevin Rhead

John E Wright to acquire print supplies firm and invest

Display, graphic and digital print firm John E Wright has significantly expanded its portfolio and broadened its national reach with the purchase of Hussey Knights.