EFI–AGFA: Two Print Industry Inkjet Giants Unite in $625 Million Deal.

EFI–AGFA INKJET SHOCKER: EFI and Agfa-Gevaert have announced a definitive agreement to combine Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions (DPS) business with Electronics for Imaging (EFI), creating a global, full-service industrial inkjet company with a broader portfolio spanning print engines, inks, software and workflow. Agfa’s official announcement on the EFI–Agfa DPS combination The combined business is expected to generate approximately €540 million ($625 million) in 2026 pro forma revenue and serve thousands of customers in more than 100 countries, bringing together EFI’s Nozomi, VUTEk and Reggiani platforms with Agfa’s Jeti TAURO, Onset PANTHERA and SpeedSet ORCA technologies. Under the proposed structure, an affiliate of Siris will hold 60% of the combined company while Agfa will retain 40%, with the transaction expected to close by the end of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The deal represents a major development for the industrial inkjet, packaging, signage, textile and digital printing markets, combining two established technology portfolios and expanding their global sales, service and application capabilities. In a related development, Siris has also agreed to acquire a 19.1% stake in Agfa-Gevaert from Active Ownership, deepening its strategic relationship with Agfa. Siris announcement on its 19.1% Agfa investment