Mergers and acquisitions

Packsize is expanding its offering – and European presence – with the acquisition of Sparck Technologies.

The takeover of Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services has reached another milestone, with shareholder acceptances now climbing to just over 40%. 

Bank of England printer De La Rue is set to be de-listed from the stock exchange after the group’s board recommended a £263m cash offer from US private equity firm Atlas Holdings – although rival bids...

Xerox has announced the closing of its dual offering of $400m (£303m) in 10.25% senior secured first lien notes due 2030, and $400m in 13.5% senior secured second lien notes due 2031.

Italian wide-format manufacturer Durst Group will fully absorb its Aleph subsidiary, acquired in mid-2023, within the company before the end of 2025.

Asteria Labels & Packaging Group has continued on its acquisitive growth path after acquiring Dublin business Label World.

Dataline has expanded its European footprint with the acquisition of Dansk Dataservice’s graphic arts activities.

Paper and board product supplier Antalis has acquired packaging materials supplier and carton manufacturer The Packaging Company (Midlands) Limited, which trades as The Packaging Company.

De La Rue has moved a step closer to completing the sale of its Authentication division.

The takeover deal for Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services is expected to complete at the end of this month – although a majority of shareholders are yet to accept the offer.