ACCO News & Events

Acco Brands announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EPOS from Demant. EPOS generates approximately $80M in annual revenue. Synergies are expected to be realized over the next two years, with ultimate cost synergies expected to be within the range of $10M to $15M. As the company implements these synergies, the company expect 2026 profit to be modestly positive. Restructuring charges are expected to be approximately $7M. The transaction is valued at $11.7M, including up to $3.5M in deferred payments, funded by Acco Brands' existing cash resources. The deal is expected to close in January 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Sees 2025 sales down 7%-8.5%. The company said, "While we navigate the uncertain demand environment, we continue to focus on our faster growing categories. Our proven ability to manage costs and generate cash flow, combined with our market-leading brands and operational excellence, gives us confidence in our long-term value creation potential."

Reports Q3 revenue $384M, consensus $391M. The company said, "We delivered third quarter adjusted EPS in line with our outlook and expanded gross margin by 50 basis points as we continue to demonstrate strong operational discipline through continued execution of our $100 million cost reduction program. Sales were lower than expected in the quarter, as the demand environment for many of our categories remained soft globally. We expect sales trends to improve in the fourth quarter, reflecting the favorable impact of foreign exchange and growth in the technology accessories categories."