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Electronics for Imaging

Broader sector Private
Headquarters
Fremont, US
Segment
Machinery
Stories held
1
Last story
28 Sep 2026

Electronics for Imaging is a US maker of industrial inkjet printing systems, inks and print workflow software, serving packaging, signage, ceramics and textile customers worldwide. Based in Fremont, California, it was taken private by Siris Capital Group in 2019 for about USD 1.7bn and is now being combined with Agfa-Gevaert's Digital Printing Solutions unit in a new venture majority-owned by Siris.

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1 stories · 2026

Private equityPortfolio & Strategy 28 Sep 2026

Siris and Agfa combine EFI with Agfa's inkjet unit in new venture

Electronics for Imaging, backed by private equity firm Siris, and Agfa-Gevaert have signed a definitive agreement to merge Agfa's Digital Printing Solutions business into EFI. A Siris affiliate will hold 60% of the new jointly held company and Agfa 40%, with the combined business expected to generate about EUR 540m (USD 625m) of revenue in 2026 on a pro forma basis. The deal, which follows a 2024 partnership between the two, is expected to close by the end of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.

Why this mattersCreates a larger-scale industrial inkjet supplier spanning corrugated packaging, display and textile printing, consolidating a fragmented digital press market.

  • Siris affiliate to hold 60% and Agfa 40% of the combined company
  • Combined pro forma 2026 revenue estimated at EUR 540m (USD 625m)
  • EFI brings Nozomi, VUTEK and Reggiani platforms; Agfa DPS brings Jeti TAURO, Onset PANTHERA and SpeedSet ORCA
  • Deal follows a global technology partnership the two companies formed in 2024
  • Transaction expected to close by end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals
  • DC Advisory and Sidley Austin LLP advised EFI and Siris on the deal
Electronics for Imaging Agfa-Gevaert counterparty Siris counterparty
Sources signshop.com
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