Esko-Graphics ownership moves to investment company

Esko-Graphics has announces that its shareholder, Kirkbi A/S, has entered into
an agreement with leading Danish private equity company Axcel to transfer the
ownership and all packaging related activities of Esko-Graphics to Axcel. The
companies have agreed not to disclose terms and conditions for the transaction, which
is expected to close by the end of September.
Axcel is a leading Danish industrial investment company with an international outlook,
established in 1994. With capital commitment totaling over DKK 6 billion (EUR 800
million), Axcel invests in competitive medium-sized companies, which have the
potential for improvement and value creation. Axcel is backed by a group of
Danish and international investors from a broad range of industries and the financial
sector.
For more information, see http://www.axcel.dk/
Under the agreement, Kirkbi retains the ownership of Esko-Graphics’ small-format
offset activities. Kirkbi continues to support these operations while actively looking for
an industry partner to further develop this business, in cooperation with the current
OEM and distribution partners.