EFI and Agfa to Combine DPS Business in Industrial Inkjet Deal

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Electronics for Imaging, Inc. and Agfa-Gevaert have signed a definitive agreement to combine Agfa's Digital Printing Solutions business with EFI, creating a global full-service industrial inkjet company. An affiliate of Siris will hold a 60% interest and Agfa will hold a 40% interest in the jointly held company, with Siris and Agfa acting as equal partners under the governance structure. The combined company is expected to generate approximately €540 million ($625 million) of revenue in 2026 on a pro forma basis and will serve thousands of customers across more than 100 countries. The deal follows the global partnership EFI and Agfa established in 2024 and is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to customary employee information and consultation processes, regulatory approvals and closing conditions. EFI and Siris were advised by DC Advisory as exclusive financial advisor and Sidley Austin LLP as legal advisor.

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Agfa combines its Digital Printing Solutions business with EFI, retaining a 40% stake in the joint industrial inkjet company.

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Electronics For Imaging (EFI)Private▲ Positive
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EFI combines with Agfa's DPS business, with Siris affiliate holding 60% of the new industrial inkjet company.

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Sidley Austin LLPPrivate± Mixed
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