LONDON | 9 JUNE 2025 | Walstead Group\u2019s private equity shareholder, Rutland Partners, has
indicated that they are looking to realise their investment in the company, which they have held since
2016.
Consequently, Walstead has engaged AlixPartners to manage the sale process which is expected to
launch later this year and is not expected to complete until 2026.
Walstead\u2019s executive team, who hold a significant stake in the company, will continue to lead the
group during and after the sale is concluded.
Mark Scanlon, chairman of Walstead Group, commented: \u201cWe have had an excellent relationship
with Rutland over the last 10 years. Their intention to sell is not unexpected and will, undoubtedly,
create an opportunity for a new investor to support the ongoing growth of Walstead which will
continue to consolidate the European commercial print sector.\u201d
Olly Jones, partner at Rutland, commented: \u201cWe are proud to have worked closely with Walstead\u2019s
management team, and supported the successful growth and expansion of the group, which is now
the largest commercial printing business in Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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