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Antalis to Acquire Papyrus Distribution Activities in CEE

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What happened

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Antalis signed a binding agreement to acquire the distribution activities of Papyrus in Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Germany. The businesses being acquired generated approximately EUR 215 million in net sales in fiscal year 2025 and employed 255 people. The deal is subject to competition authorities' approval in some European countries, and all parties will remain independent until closing.

From paperage.com

Why it matters

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Antalis stated that the acquisition would strengthen its distribution network and customer reach across Central and Eastern Europe. The acquired operations serve over 13,000 customers with an assortment of 21,000 SKUs of printing and office papers, supported by 12 warehouses.

From paperage.com

Who's involved

  • PAPYRUSAmerican stationery and greeting card retailer whose distribution activities are being acquired
  • AntalisCzech company acquiring Papyrus's distribution network in Central and Eastern Europe

Who could feel it

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