Mergers and acquisitions
Oberthur handed deadline to make De La Rue bid
Oberthur has been told to put up or shut up in its pursuit of De La Rue by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Takeover Panel, which has given it until the 7 February to make its intentions clear.
Oberthur urges De La Rue shareholders to demand contract and customer info ahead of bid deadline
Oberthur has asked De La Rue shareholders to pressure the banknote giant into revealing the company's "current position and prospects" after its takeover target won a deadline for the French firm to...
Mailcom (UK) in administration as OTM takes on some staff and assets
Mailcom (UK) has gone into administration with FRP Advisory, with Leicester-based transactional mailer Opus Trust Marketing (OTM) purchasing part of the Milton Keynes-based company's business.Mailcom...
Reeds Printers bought by H&H Group
Penrith print business Reeds Printers has been bought by one of its key clients, Carlisle-based H&H Group, following its decision to enter the print industry.
French bid for De La Rue "unwelcome", says Unite
Unite has said that alleged interest in bank note printer De La Rue from a French rival is "unwelcome" after it confirmed it had been approached regarding a possible takeover bid.
Oberthur still interested in De La Rue despite knock back
French print giant Oberthur has said that it is still interested in pursuing a takeover of UK banknote printer De La Rue, despite an offer being rejected last month.
RR Donnelley completes Bowne purchase
The world's largest print company R.R Donnelley has confirmed the purchase of its US rival Bowne & Co, creating a $3bn (2bn) business.
CPI broadens European reach with Spanish mono acquisition
Book printing group CPI has strengthened its European foothold after acquiring the mono operation of Spanish printer Litografia Ross.
RR Donnelley Bowne merger given FTC go-ahead
RR Donnelley has been given the go-ahead to finally complete the protracted purchase of fellow North American printer Bowne & Co.
Schawk continues digital marketing push with Real Branding acquisition
Schawk has bought the US-based digital marketing agency Real Branding for an undisclosed amount as it continues to strengthen its presence in the sector.