Mergers and acquisitions

Design Group CEO exits after retrenchment

IG Design Group is looking for a new CEO after incumbent Paul Bal stepped down with immediate effect, after overseeing a dramatic reshaping of the business.

The Premier Communications (Peterborough) factory on Centurion Business Park. Image Google Maps

PremCom shortfall revealed

Premier Communications (Peterborough) hit the buffers after losing a big customer and being unable to pass on higher costs to other clients, prior to its pre-pack sale for a five-figure sum to an...

Antalis continues acquisitive streak with Club Groupe buy

Acquisitive paper giant Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire Club Groupe, Digital Printing France and Technical Digital Printing (TDP) – part of its strategy to consolidate its market...

Micropress adds to publishing wing with buy

Micropress has expanded its publishing wing with the acquisition of MM Media.

De La Rue: banknote demand is at its lowest level for more than 20 years

De La Rue deal clears national security hurdle

The takeover of De La Rue is likely to complete early next month after the deal passed a crucial national security hurdle.

CMA asks for input on Evri-DHL deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into Evri’s plans to acquire DHL eCommerce UK and the deal's likely impact on the market.

Walstead Group being put up for sale

Walstead Group is up for sale, with majority shareholder Rutland Partners looking to exit from its investment.

Encore Group acquires rival

The Encore Group has cemented its position as the UK’s biggest envelopes business with the acquisition of rival Heritage Envelopes.

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Zeus Group makes two strategic acquisitions

Zeus Group has acquired two businesses in a strategic move to support its continued growth trajectory across Europe.

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Print ePS acquires Avanti Systems

Print ePS, the print operating unit of eProductivity Software, has acquired Canadian print MIS provider Avanti Systems from Ricoh.