M&A Deal Summary

Dai Nippon Printing Acquires Laxton

On June 17, 2025, Dai Nippon Printing acquired information technology company Laxton

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dai Nippon Printing’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Dai Nippon Printing’s 1st transaction in Portugal.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-06-17
Target Laxton
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Dai Nippon Printing
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Laxton

Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
Laxton develops ID authentication services using biometric information, primarily for governments in emerging countries and regions, such as Africa. The company provides services that combine mobility, robustness, and security by housing ID registration and authentication devices and card printers in a portable case. It provides one-stop services ranging from consulting to development, implementation, training, and maintenance to meet the needs of governments and other organizations. Laxton is based in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal.

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Buyer

Dai Nippon Printing

Shinjuku-ku, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1876
Sector Publishing
Employees36,911
Revenue 1.46T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Dai Nippon Printing is a printing company that operates publishing innovation division, information innovation division, imaging communication division, life design division, living space division, mobility division, high-performance materials division, fine device division, optoelectronics division, content & xr communication headquarters, education business headquarters, medical healthcare headquarters, icc headquarters, sanaimachi sales department, ab center. Dai Nippon Printing was incorporated in 1876 and is based in Shinjuku-ku, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: Portugal M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
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