Commercial Printing Services
Consolidated Graphics Inc Signs Letter Of Intent To Acquire Universal Printing Company
Consolidated Graphics Inc announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Universal Printing Company located in St. Louis, Missouri. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
China Print Power Group Ltd Announces Supplemental Memorandum Of Understanding In Relation To Proposed Acquisition
China Print Power Group Ltd announced that with reference to the earlier announcements in relation to the non-legally binding memorandum of understanding dated February 7, 2013 entered into between the Vendor and the Purchaser in respect of the Proposed Acquisition, the Vendor and Purchaser, on 11 June 2013, have entered into a supplemental memorandum of understanding to make, among others, the following amendments to the terms of the MOU: The exclusivity period of the MOU shall be extended to December 31, 2013; The earnest money of HKD5,000,000 payable within 45 days after the expiry of the original exclusivity period under the MOU shall be paid as follows: An earnest money in the amount of HKD2,000,000 shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor upon signing of the Supplemental MOU; A further earnest money in the amount of HKD3,000,000 shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor upon the entering into of the transaction documents for the Proposed Acquisition. Except as specifically amended by the Supplemental MOU, the provisions of the MOU shall remain in full force and effect in all respects.
St Ives PLC Acquires Branded3 Search Ltd
St Ives PLC announced that it has acquired Branded3 Search Ltd (Branded3), a leading search engine optimization and digital marketing agency. The acquisition of Branded3 is a continuation of St Ives' strategy to create a complementary range of digital and marketing services that will enable the Group to add further value to existing and new clients. Established in 2003, Branded3 has offices in central London and Leeds. It has a B2C and B2B client base across a range of vertical sectors that includes entertainment, finance, travel and other sectors. The Company has agreed to acquire all of the issued share capital of Branded3, on a cash and debt free basis, for £10.7million, to be satisfied by approximately £ 8.6 million in cash and approximately 1.4 million of newly issued St Ives PLC’s shares. Further consideration of up to £ 14.3 million may be payable (to be satisfied approximately 75% in cash and 25% in shares) dependent on incremental financial performance for the years ending January 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
TAKEDA PRINTING CO LTD to Fully Acquire PROCESS LAB. MICRON Co.,Ltd.
TAKEDA PRINTING CO LTD announced that it will launch a capital reduction in PROCESS LAB. MICRON Co.,Ltd. and acquire 600 shares in PROCESS LAB. MICRON, which is engaged in the manufacture of frisket used for electronic part assembly, through a private placement offered by the target company for JPY 300 million on July 3, 2013. As a result, the Company will increase its stake in PROCESS LAB. MICRON from a 5.0% stake (65 shares) to a 100.0% stake (600 shares).
Courier Corp Acquires FastPencil
Courier Corp announced that it has acquired FastPencil, Inc., a developer of end-to-end, cloud-based content management technology. A startup headquartered in Campbell, California, FastPencil serves authors and publishers with full-featured, open-platform solutions spanning content, workflow, marketing and distribution. It also provides simple automated systems to help self-publishers get to market quickly and effectively in both print and e-book form, including the technology behind Barnes & Noble`s new NOOK Press, introduced earlier this month. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
American Greetings Corp Announces Definitive Acquisition Agreement
American Greetings Corp announced that it has signed a definitive agreement under which a newly organized entity owned by the Weiss Family, including the Company's Chairman, Morry Weiss; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Zev Weiss; and Director, President and Chief Operating Officer, Jeffrey Weiss and related persons and entities, will acquire the Company. Under the agreement, American Greetings Class A and Class B shareholders, excluding the Weiss Family and related entities, will receive $18.20 per share in cash, and, if declared by the Board of Directors, one regular quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share declared and payable in a manner consistent with the Company's past practice. If the transaction closed in July 2013, the targeted closing date, the total cash amount shareholders would receive would be $18.35 per share. The transaction will be financed through a combination of the contributions of the American Greetings shares owned by the Weiss Family, cash funded by a $240 million non-voting preferred stock investment committed by Koch AG Investment, LLC, a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., and $600 million in committed debt financing, consisting of a $400 million term loan and a $200 million revolving credit facility, and cash on hand. The senior lender group consists of Bank of America, N.A., Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, KeyBank National Association, Macquarie Capital USA, Inc. and PNC Bank National Association.
TOPPAN FORMS CO LTD Acquires J-SCube Inc. from Mitsui & Co Ltd
TOPPAN FORMS CO LTD announced that it has completed the acquisition of 4,559,206 shares (a 100% stake) of J-SCube Inc. from Mitsui & Co Ltd, on April 1, 2013. The transaction price is not disclosed.
St Ives PLC Completes Purchase Of Amaze Plc From Hasgrove Plc
St Ives PLC announced that it has completed the purchase of Amaze plc from Hasgrove Plc.
TOPPAN FORMS CO LTD to Acquire J-SCube Inc. from Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
TOPPAN FORMS CO LTD announced that it has decided to acquire 4,559,206 shares (100% stake) of J-SCube Inc. from MITSUI & CO., LTD., effective April 1, 2013.
St Ives PLC To Acquire Amaze plc
St Ives PLC announced that it has agreed to acquire Amaze plc (Amaze), a marketing and technology consultancy, from Hasgrove plc. St Ives has agreed to acquire all of the issued share capital of Amaze, on a cash and debt free basis, for GBP15.3 million in cash. Further consideration of up to GBP9.0million may be payable dependent on incremental financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2013. Following the acquisition, Amaze will operate as a subsidiary of St Ives and will continue to be managed from current locations by the existing management team of Natalie Gross, Wendy Stonefield, Rick Curtis, Matt Clarke, Sandra McDowell and Stephen Collins.
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