Transaction between printing industry icons is expected to close in second half of 2025
Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) today announced it has agreed to acquire Lexmark International, Inc., from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, inclusive of assumed liabilities.

Esko, a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods, today announced the sale of its Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) print inspection business to Porat Itay Holdings, Ltd., (Porat Itay) with an anticipated closing of the transaction in Q1 2025, subject to any customary conditions under applicable local law.

TOMRA has acquired 80% of the shares in c-trace GmbH, a German leader in digital waste management solutions.
c-trace, founded in 2005, offers advanced solutions that combine software and hardware modules to digitize and improve the process for waste management operations. As municipalities and industries increasingly seek to reduce inefficiencies and comply with stricter environmental regulations, demand for these solutions is rising.

Cartonpack Group, a leading provider of multi-material food packaging, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in FIMAT, a longstanding and reputable producer of cardboard packaging for food end markets.

Dacke Industri has successfully acquired G-TEK AB, a leading provider of optimal Powerpack installations for OEM manufacturers of mobile vehicles across northern Europe. On December 12th, 2024, Dacke Industri completed the acquisition of 98% of G-TEK's shares, while the current management will continue to hold the remaining shares.

Acquisition to advance company's cell culture portfolio with internationally recognized pioneer in organoid development

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has signed a definitive agreement with the intention to acquire HUB Organoids Holding B.V. (HUB). Organoids are cell culture models that functionally resemble an organ.

Merck invests over €70 million in a new Advanced Materials Center in Shizuoka, Japan, bringing total investment there to over €120 million since 2021.

State-of-the-art facility to drive innovation in advanced patterning and sustainable semiconductor materials
Investment reinforces Merck's commitment to technological leadership and customer collaboration

Tender offer to be launched for the acquisition of all outstanding Crayon shares by SoftwareOne

• 75 years of Arburg training: Interactive campaign on the company's history

• "Group experience trip": New trainees and students learn more about the company's history in workshops
• Company archive: Exciting tasks in multimedia format

ACRAM will enhance Omnia Technologies’ portfolio of microfiltration technological solutions and will unlock significant commercial synergies

WEKA Fachmedien will be contributing its all-inclusive media skills, and will support the further development of hybrid models for events and content with a broad portfolio of print and online capabilities, as well as trade conferences

The antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland have approved the acquisition of Heytex core business by Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH, the parent company of Mehler Texnologies. Heytex core business with three production locations (in Germany and China) and all headquarter-related functions will therefore become part of the newly-formed specialist for coated technical textiles.