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STERLING NEWS
Here are some of the latest news items from Sterling, featuring recent financial projects as well as topical articles on the range of specialist services available to our clients.


Redcentric plc
Sterling were appointed to project manage and produce the Tender Offer documentation for Redcentric plc, after the overwhelming approval by the shareholders of a series of special resolutions in the share capital restructure. Sterling are thankful to Redcentric plc and their legal and banking advisors, Cavendish Capital Markets, Lazard and Dickson Minto for the appointment. BACK TO NEWS PAGE>
Jul 201 min read


Molten Ventures Capital
Sterling has partnered with Molten Ventures plc on the production of their Annual Report and Accounts, including typesetting, design and print, as well as supporting their Interim reporting requirements. Our expertise in financial print, design and corporate reporting ensures every document is produced with precision, clarity, and compliance, delivering professional communications that reflect the confidence and ambition of one of the UK’s leading venture capital firms. BACK
Jul 201 min read


Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited
Sterling was appointed to project manage and print the shareholder documentation for Bluefield Solar Income Fund in their £548 million all-cash acquisition by the UK power group Drax. Sterling thank the advisors for their continued loyalty, Norton Rose Fulbright, Rothschild & Co and Deutsche Numis. BACK TO NEWS PAGE>
Jul 81 min read


Sterling hosts Slaughter and May ladies at an Exclusive Padel Evening
Bringing Clients Together Beyond the Boardroom Sterling recently welcomed guests from Slaughter and May for an evening of padel, networking and friendly competition at Rocket Padel, Battersea Power Station. Expert coaching by a GB female International and founder of SET Padel Club, attendees of all abilities had the opportunity to learn new skills, enjoy match play and connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting. A Word from Sterling "Events like these are a fantastic way to
Jun 91 min read


Sterling produces offer documentation for Accesso Technology Group plc
Accesso Technology Group plc completed a tender offer on March 13, 2026, repurchasing 4,833,333 shares totalling approximately £14.5 million, to return capital to shareholders. Sterling produced the documentation with DLA Piper. BACK TO NEWS PAGE>
Apr 301 min read


Global Data Design and Print by Sterling Studio
Global Data has trusted Sterling Studio for the 9th consecutive year to refresh the design and production of its annual report, resulting in a polished and effective publication that maintains a strong, consistent brand identity. BACK TO NEWS PAGE>
Apr 301 min read


Trufin Annual Report Design and Print by Sterling Studio
Trufin’s latest annual report marks another successful collaboration with Sterling Studio, continuing a partnership that consistently delivers high-quality corporate communications. Building on the foundation of previous years, this edition introduces a thoughtful refresh - refining established design elements while incorporating subtle updates that enhance clarity and visual appeal. BACK TO NEWS PAGE>
Apr 301 min read


Johnson Service Group Annual Report Design and Print by Sterling Studio
Johnson Service Group PLC has entered a significant new phase in its corporate journey, marking a milestone that reflects both its growth and strategic ambition. The company is now officially listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, having successfully transferred from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on August 1, 2025. Transitioning to the Main Market is often viewed as a hallmark of maturity for publicly traded companies. For JSG, it opens the door to deepe
Apr 301 min read


Sterling was proud to be appointed by Slaughter and May to produce and distribute the shareholder circular for Next plc in connection with its net return of capital to shareholders.
Working to exacting FTSE-listed company standards, we delivered the secure printing and timely mailing of the circular and ancillaries. Our team ensured accuracy, confidentiality and regulatory compliance throughout, meeting demanding deadlines with precision and care. BACK TO NEWS PAGE>
Jan 271 min read


Sterling supports Ovoca Bio Plc in the reverse takeover
Sterling supports Ovoca Bio PLC in the reverse takeover Sterling was appointed to produce the documentation for the reverse takeover completed in January 2026, wherein the Irish biopharmaceutical firm Ovoca Bio PLC acquired Tadeen International Limited to transform into a copper exploration company named Talisman Metals PLC, and the readmission to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market on January 28, 2026, under the new name. Sterling are thankful to the legal an
Jan 271 min read


Sterling was proud to be involved in both the Scheme Documentation for Idox Plc and the Offer Documentation for Frankel UK Bidco Ltd.
We successfully managed and delivered both mailings, the court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement in November 2025 and the recommended contractual cash offer for Idox plc by Frankel in January 2026. Working closely with the legal and banking advisers to both parties, we coordinated the production and distribution of revised takeover documentation under demanding regulatory timelines. Our team ensured accuracy, speed and full Takeover Code compliance throughout, providing seamle
Jan 271 min read


Big summer. Bigger deals. Sterling Financial Print — trusted partner on the UK’s headline M&A transactions. Accuracy. Speed. Excellence.
From billion-pound takeovers to global mergers — Sterling Financial Print has been behind the UK’s biggest M&A deals this summer, including: £4.8bn Recommended Cash Acquisition of Spectris plc £2.4bn Recommended Cash Offer by Brookfield Wealth Solutions for Just Group plc £1.16bn Cash and Share Combination of Dowlais Group plc and American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. £184m Recommended Cash Offer for Inspired plc At Sterling, we’re honoured to play a part in these tr
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Sterling was appointed to produce the Scheme Documentation for the recommended Cash and Share Combination of Dowlais Group plc and American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc
Sterling was appointed by Slaughter and May and Dowlais Group plc on its recommended cash and share combination with US-listed American...
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Sterling was appointed to produce the shareholder documentation for the Recommended Cash Offer for INSPIRED plc
Sterling was appointed by Kirkland & Ellis to produce the documentation for the takeover by Intrepid Bidco Limited, a newly formed...
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Sterling was appointed by Slaughter and May and Just Group plc on the £2.4 billion recommended cash offer by Brookfield Wealth Solutions for Just Group plc
Sterling produced and mailed the documentation for the recommended all-cash offer by Brookfield Wealth Solutions (“BWS”), implemented...
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Sterling appointed to typeset, produce, and mail the documentation for the HSQ INVESTMENT LIMITED cash offer of KINGSWOOD HOLDINGS LTD.
In March 2025, the board of directors of HSQ and Kingswood announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of an unconditional...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Sterling continues to assist Middlefield on the production of their Annual Report
Sterling were appointed by Middlefield back in 2013 to refresh the look of their Annual Report and have been retained to produce their...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Sterling was appointed to produce the scheme documentation for the Recommended Cash Acquisition of Spectris plc
Sterling was appointed by Slaughter and May and Spectris plc to produce the documentation on a recommended cash offer by a KKR-backed...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Sterling appointed to produce the WELLNEX LIFE LIMITED AIM IPO
Wellnex Life, an Australian consumer healthcare company, successfully completed an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the AIM market of the...
May 6, 20251 min read


Sterling produces the Johnson Service Group Annual Report 2024
Johnson Service Group is the leading Cheshire-based UK workwear, protective clothing and premium linen supplier for the hospitality...
May 1, 20251 min read


Sterling assisted Learning Technologies Group on its recommended acquisition by US private equity firm General Atlantic.
Sterling was delighted to have assisted Learning Technologies Group on its acquisition by General Atlantic by means of a court-sanctioned...
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Sterling assists Alliance Pharma in the recommended acquisition by Aegros Bidco Limited.
Sterling is delighted to have assisted with the recommended acquisition of Alliance Pharma plc by Aegros Bidco Limited for the entire...
Jan 22, 20251 min read


Sterling Trusted with the Biggest M&A Deals in the Market
2024 has been an exceptional year for Sterling Financial Print, marked by our success in facilitating some of the most high-profile and...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


STERLING STUDIO – REPORTING FOR BUSINESS
Helping clients create powerful Annual Reports During 2022, Sterling was busy helping companies produce their Annual Reports & Accounts,...
Jan 25, 20231 min read


STERLING GIVES THANKS FOR THE REIGN OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Sterling Financial Print mourns the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as does the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and the World. We...
Sep 20, 20221 min read


STERLING STUDIO ADDS IMPACT TO ANNUAL REPORTS
Sterling is well-known for its high-performance print work on financial projects such as M&As and IPOs. Meanwhile our creative resource,...
Dec 7, 20211 min read


STERLING SUPPORTS MAJOR TAKEOVERS AS M&A ACTIVITY SURGES
Meggitt recommended offer by Parker-Hannifin Corporation – Legal Advisor: Slaughter & May Ultra Electronics recommended offer by Cobham Group – Legal Advisor: Slaughter & May Vectura Group plc recommended offer by Philip Morris International – Financial & Legal Advisors: JP Morgan, Rothschild, Clifford Chance It’s been a busy few months in the City for Sterling Financial Print as our services have been employed on a wide number of financial projects, including some very high-
Sep 23, 20212 min read


STERLING SIGNS UP FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Sterling Financial Print has signed up to the Company Tracker application offered by World Wide Generation (WWG) to ensure that our company helps build a sustainable future for the world we live and work in. Company Tracker is part of WWG’s G17Eco platform which enables companies to track their progress against the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. In the global marketplace, companies need to consider carefully
Jul 1, 20211 min read


STERLING’S DUAL SERVICES CHOSEN TO HELP DARKTRACE ACHIEVE ITS LONDON LISTING
Representing Darktrace • Global Co-ordinators and Bookrunners – Jefferies, Berenberg & KKR Capital Markets • Law Firm – Latham & Watkins Darktrace, the UK cyber-security firm, launched on the London Stock Exchange on 30th April 2021 at a share price of 250p, giving the company a valuation of £1.7 billion. The company's shares quickly rose to more than 358p, a 43% increase on the original IPO price. This successful launch of Darktrace has significantly boosted confidence in th
Jun 17, 20212 min read


STERLING SPONSORS THE GRACES TEAM AS THEY TAKE PART IN THE WORLD’S FIRST LGBTQ+ CRICKET MATCH
London-based Graces Cricket Club was founded in April 1996 as the world’s first official LGBTQ+ cricket team. They’ve been playing...
May 18, 20212 min read


YOUR PERFECT PARTNER FOR IPOs
Sterling Financial Print is the perfect partner for any private company planning on going public. We’re here to help you and your client create their Initial Public Offering. We offer secure data sharing via our market-leading virtual data room platform, as well as expert print production and distribution of the IPO documents. Whether a company’s listing is on the London Stock Exchange or AIM – we’re with you every step of the way. High-profile IPOs select Sterling The UK onl
Mar 23, 20211 min read


STERLING HELPS MEDICAL CANNABIS COMPANIES GO PUBLIC
Representing Kanabo Financial Advisor – Peterhouse Capital Law Firm – Hill Dickinson Representing MGC Pharmaceutical Financial Advisor –...
Mar 11, 20212 min read


2020 VISION
Simon Pearson-Miles, Chairman of Sterling Financial Print, provides his personal review of 2020, a year when a world in lockdown learned...
Feb 4, 20212 min read


BETTER BY DESIGN
Your corporate literature should express your company’s ethos. Sterling Studio designs effective documents that reflect your values....
Dec 10, 20202 min read


£165 MILLION PIPELINE
Learn how Sterling assisted SIG plc with a £165 million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) capital raise, the City’s first since 2009. SIG plc, a leading European distributor of specialist building products, sought to raise £165 million through a process of private investment in public equity, or PIPE, the first of its kind in the City of London since 2009. Representing SIG plc: Lazard; Allen & Overy. Representing Clayton, Dubilier & Rice: Clifford Chance. Sterling wa
Dec 10, 20203 min read
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