Mergers and acquisitions

International Paper confirms proposal to acquire DS Smith
International Paper Company has confirmed that it is in discussions regarding a possible offer to acquire DS Smith, despite Mondi and DS Smith reaching an agreement in principle on the key financial...

Page Bros is new owner of Art Angels
Page Bros has expanded into a new business area with the acquisition of specialist publisher Art Angels.

PCP up for sale
More change is on the way in UK web offset with confirmation that Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has been put up for sale, and with several interested parties understood to be in the frame.

News UK and DMG print JV gains green light
News UK and DMG Media have received the green light from the Competition & Markets Authority and it’s now all systems go for their newspaper printing joint venture, with the leadership team also...

Brother makes hostile bid for Roland DG
Brother Industries has stepped in with a rival bid that could thwart plans for an MBO at Roland DG.

Former manager revives Signmaster business
Former PFI Group subsidiary Signmaster has been reprised under new ownership.

Indian coding specialist acquires UK partner in £1m deal
Indian coding and marking specialist Control Print has acquired a controlling stake in the UK’s Codeology Group.

East of Scotland Colour Print makes triple acquisition
East of Scotland Colour Print has expanded its reach into the Highlands through the acquisition of three smaller printers in Inverness and Elgin.

EBB acquires Realt Paper
Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has enhanced its offering with the acquisition of Irish company Realt Paper.

OOH specialist reprises Gardners site
The former Gardners operation in Cardiff has been resurrected under new owners.