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De La Rue agrees £300m Authentication sale
De La Rue has agreed to sell its Authentication division to US giant Crane NXT in a £300m deal that will help the group shore up its finances and tackle its pension obligations.
De La Rue updates, still in talks over sale
De La Rue’s talks over a potential sale of one or both of its divisions have “progressed significantly”, although the business is racking up extra costs as a result.
'More entities involved' as De La Rue sale talks progress
Potential buyers have carried out due diligence on De La Rue’s two divisions, with negotiations ongoing and a further update on the future ownership of the historic company expected before the end of...
'Sitting duck' De La Rue open to offers
De La Rue could be broken up or merged with another business after a strategic review resulted in potential interest for both of its divisions.
De La Rue Authentication extends Microsoft deal
De La Rue has signed a further extension of its decades-long brand protection contract with Microsoft.
Strike planned at De La Rue polymer plant
Workers at De La Rue’s banknote polymer factory are planning a 24-hour walkout over a below inflation pay rise proposal.
De La Rue upbeat in half-year results but shares down
De La Rue was upbeat at its half-year stage today (19 December) after achieving a better-than-expected operating profit, although its pre-tax loss widened and its share price was down this morning.
New £50 notes to be printed on plastic
The Bank of England has confirmed it plans to issue a new £50 note printed on polymer.
De La Rue produces licensed holograms for World Cup memorabilia
De La Rue has completed the production of official licensed product authentication holograms for Fifa World Cup 2018 memorabilia, which give football fans the confidence that the products they buy are...
Strong currency growth for De La Rue
De La Rue has seen strong volume and revenue increases in its currency division as it posts improved half-year results.
New polymer tenner enters circulation
The UK’s new polymer £10 note has entered into circulation today (14 September).
New polymer fiver enters circulation
The UK's new polymer £5 note has entered circulation today.