Agfa-Gevaert Sells Digital Printing Unit to Siris, Gains New Shareholder

Agfa-Gevaert announced a deal with US investment firm Siris to combine its digital printing business with EFI, a Siris subsidiary. Siris also acquired a 19.1% stake from Active Ownership, becoming a shareholder, and extended a €180 million credit facility. The deal is seen as 'extremely positive' by Agfa, likely improving its financial position and strategic focus.