Mergers and acquisitions

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.

Chatham Asset Management is offering $10.25 per share in cash

RRD to be acquired by Chatham; terminates Atlas deal

After a mammoth six-week bidding war over its future ownership, RR Donnelley (RRD) is now set to be acquired by its largest investor, Chatham Asset Management, for $10.85 (£8.18) per share in cash.

RRD said Chatham's latest bid constitutes a ‘Superior Proposal’

RRD says increased Chatham bid is ‘Superior Proposal’

As the bidding war over the future ownership of RR Donnelley rumbles on, the company’s board has now unanimously determined that Chatham Asset Management’s increased offer constitutes a ‘Superior...

Chatham Asset Management is offering $10.25 per share in cash

RRD accepts revised Atlas proposal

RR Donnelley (RRD) has accepted a revised proposal from affiliates of Atlas Holdings to increase the price per share of its pending acquisition of the business but has already received an increased...

25/8: focus on transparency and customer service

25/8 expands in first year

Start-up 25/8 Marketing Group has made its first acquisition and signed up a major new client.

Wee Blue Coo currently employs 30 staff

Two more industry names become employee owned

Print and design firm Wee Blue Coo and publisher The Folio Society are the latest industry businesses to become employee owned.

DG3 produces work for a raft of high-end clients

Paragon snaps up DG3's Europe business in latest buy

Paragon has acquired the DG3 Europe business from its US parent, adding a range of omni-channel marketing and high-end sheetfed litho and digital printing kit to its roster as a result.