Mergers and acquisitions
Thomson Litho acquired by GZ Digital Media
Scottish printer Thomson Litho has been acquired by Czech multimedia business GZ Digital Media for an undisclosed sum.
Canon seals takeover of Oc
Canon has taken a majority stake in Oc after securing a 71% stake in the Dutch manufacturer following its 8.60 euro (7.80) per share offer.
Van Iperen tells Oc shareholders to accept Canon bid, despite further opposition
Oc chief executive Rokus Van Iperen has urged shareholders to accept Canon's offer for the Dutch manufacturer after a new investor voiced its discontent at Canon's current 655m bid for the company.
Cove (SW) bought out of administration by local printer
Digital printer Cove (SW) has been bought out of administration by another Somerset printer.
Xerox acquires IBS to expand reach across Ireland
Xerox has moved to expand its presence across Ireland after acquiring digital kit reseller Irish Business Systems (IBS) in a deal worth 21m euro (18.2m).
Zerographic takes 'logical step' with acquisition of Murodigital
The managing director of Zerographic has called the company's acquisition of finishing equipment supplier Murodigital "a logical step" in expanding its core business.
TPF owner speaks out following acquisition
TPF Group's new owner Thames Valley Capital (TVC) has spoken out following the acquisition of a controlling stake in the print manager by funds advised by the venture capital firm.
Canon's acquisition of Oc 'hits further shareholder opposition'
Canon's proposed acquisition of Oc has hit another stumbling block after Hermes Focus Asset Management, a shareholder in the digital press manufacturer, branded the offer for the Dutch company as...
PPE acquired by HL Display and sets sights on new markets
UK point-of-purchase (PoP) specialist PPE is aiming to improve its service offering and open up "completely new market opportunities" after being acquired by European in-store graphics company HL...
Reed Elsevier to sell US trade magazines: reports
Anglo-Dutch publishing giant Reed Elsevier is in talks to dispose of a portfolio of loss-making US trade magazines, according to reports.