Mergers and acquisitions

Antalis expands Adriatic presence with digital print supplier purchase
Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Fortuna Digital Group, a supplier to the Balkan wide-format printing industry.

Evri expands with DHL eComms deal
Royal Mail has a new rival with Evri set to handle business letters for the first time following a mega-merger with DHL eCommerce UK.

SGS and SGK become Propelis following merger
SGS & Co and SGK have finalised a merger and become the Propelis family of brands.

James Jones acquires United Box
UK-based timber processing firm James Jones & Sons has bought United Box as part of a wider acquisition project aimed at global expansion.

A4 Laser Labels expands with larger site and kit investment
Self-adhesive labels manufacturer and printer A4 Laser Labels has relocated three miles over to new, larger premises to support its continued growth and increased demand for its products.

James Cropper sells some specialist IP
James Cropper has sold some of its non-core intellectual property in a deal that could eventually be worth as much as €4.2m (£3.8m).

Stora Enso completes acquisition; launches new folding boxboard
Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala.

Crane NXT completes £300m DLR Authentication buy
De La Rue’s Authentication Solutions business is officially under new ownership after Crane NXT completed the £300m acquisition.

Shareholders green light Royal Mail takeover
The takeover deal for Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services has been declared unconditional, with more than 80% of shareholders accepting the offer and the postal operator set to...

De La Rue hopes for a secure future
The security printing business has had a tough few years; can PE bolstering help drive a turnaround?