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Reversal of fortune: Xerox scuttles Fuji Xerox merger, acquiesces to activists

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 GaryPageau Carl Icahn, Darwin Deason, Fuji Xerox, Xerox

The board of Xerox Corp. announced yet another change in direction, this time embracing change proposed by dissident investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. The company has terminated its proposed combination with Fuji Xerox, and replaced half of its board. CEO Jeff Jacobson resigned (again), after rejoining the company last week. The new board will now investigate measures to “maximize... Read More

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Xerox launches Iridesse four-color production press with specialty inks

May 10, 2018May 11, 2018 GaryPageau Keypoint Intelligence-InfoTrends, Xerox

Meet the all-new Xerox Iridesse Production Press — a six station press that combines four-color printing with two specialty dry inks in a single printing pass. NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The company that invented the copier, laser printing and print-on-demand is announcing another first in the world of print – a high speed, six station color press that combines four-color printing with... Read More

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Xerox makes case to shareholders

May 10, 2018 GaryPageau Carl Icahn, Darwin Deason, Xerox

The Xerox board released a statement explaining its viewpoint in the recent back-and-forth with dissident shareholders seeking to scuttle the company’s proposed merger with Fuji Xerox. NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xerox (NYSE: XRX) today issued the following letter from its Board of Directors to its shareholders. To Our Fellow Shareholders, As your representatives on the Xerox Board of Directors, we have consistently... Read More

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Never mind: Xerox board, management reverts back after settlement agreement expires

May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 GaryPageau Carl Icahn, Darwin Deason, Jeff Johnson, Xerox1 Comment

Less than two-days after notifying the press about Xerox’s best interest being served with a new CEO, chairman and board members, the board of Xerox Corp did an about-face Thursday night. The company said its current board members, chairman, and CEO, Jeff Jacobson, would remain after a legal settlement with activist shareholders Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason lapsed. The May 2 announcement, which named a... Read More

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Xerox reports first-quarter 2018 results

May 3, 2018May 4, 2018 GaryPageau Xerox

\ First Quarter 2018 Highlights Strong start to operating cash flow, at $216 million in the quarter Continued revenue growth in managed document services and Global Imaging Systems operations Adjusted operating margin of 10.4 percent, down 0.6 points year-over-year; operating margin, excluding equity income, up 0.5 points Core operating profit, excluding equity income, grew 5 percent year-over-year NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS... Read More

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Xerox reaches agreement with Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason, Xerox CEO resigns

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 GaryPageau Carl Icahn, Darwin Deason, Fuji Xerox, Xerox1 Comment

Editor’s note: Unmentioned in the release below is the announcement Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson resigned. According to CNBC, Jacobson and six other current Xerox board members, including Chairman Robert Keegan, are stepping down. The move also puts into doubt the proposed combination of Fuji Xerox and Xerox, which activist investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason oppose. As stated below, the “Board... Read More

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Activist shareholder alleges Xerox CEO sought unauthorized Fujifilm merger

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 GaryPageau Eastman Kodak Co., Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, Xerox

Activist shareholder Darwin Deason has filed a lawsuit alleging Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson disregarded board directives to pursue the merger of Xerox with Fuji Xerox, according to Reuters. In January, Fujifilm Holdings and Xerox inked a $6.1 billion deal to combine the U.S. company into their existing joint venture, Fuji Xerox, but the announcement met with resistance from Deason and Carl... Read More

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Xerox reinforces significant benefits of its proposed combination with Fuji Xerox

March 7, 2018 GaryPageau Fuji Xerox, Xerox

MAR 07, 2018 — CORPORATE NORWALK, Conn. — The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Xerox (NYSE: XRX) today issued the following letter to Xerox shareholders, reinforcing its belief in the significant benefits of the Company’s proposed combination with Fuji Xerox: *** Dear Xerox Shareholders, On January 31, 2018, Xerox announced its plans to combine with Fuji Xerox – the joint... Read More

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Deason, Icahn at odds with Fuji Xerox merger

February 16, 2018 GaryPageau Carl Icahn, Darwin Deason, Fuji, Fuji Xerox, Xerox

Investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason are opposing the proposed merger of Fuji Xerox and Xerox, detailing in an open letter – reprinted below – their points. Also, Deason filed a lawsuit on February 13 seeking to enjoin the transaction, terminate the Xerox/Fuji joint venture lock-up and joint venture agreements and pursue strategic alternatives for Xerox. Defendants in the suit included... Read More

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Opinion: Xerox acquisition positions Fuji Xerox for not just survival, but growth

February 7, 2018February 25, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, Fuji Xerox, HP, Keypoint Intelligence, Moody's Investors' Services, Ricoh, Shigetaka Komori, Xerox

The merger announcement between Xerox and Fuji Xerox last week started the next chapter of the nearly six decades-long joint venture between U.S.-based Xerox and Japan’s Fujifilm. The merger had been long expected, and had been accelerated with the insistence of shareholder activists Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. The combination is expected to improve the profitability and competitiveness of Fuji... Read More

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FUJIFILM Holdings and Xerox Announce Agreement to Combine Fuji Xerox Joint Venture with Xerox

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 GaryPageau Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, Xerox

Creates a Global Leader in Innovative Print Technologies and Intelligent Work Solutions NORWALK, Conn. and TOKYO — Xerox shareholders to receive a $2.5 billion special cash dividend, or approximately $9.80 per share, and 49.9% of the combined company; Fujifilm to own 50.1% Combined company to deliver at least $1.7 billion in total cost savings, with $1.2 billion to be achieved... Read More

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Xerox reports strong fourth-quarter 2017 results; delivers on full-year commitments

January 31, 2018February 6, 2018 GaryPageau Xerox

Total revenue of $2.7 billion, up 0.5 percent or down 2.0 percent in constant currency year-over-year Equipment sale revenue up 4.3 percent or 1.5 percent in constant currency year-over- year Adjusted operating margin of 14.4 percent, up 0.2 points year-over-year Operating cash flow, both GAAP and adjusted, at high-end of guidance ranges Second-year savings from Strategic Transformation program above target... Read More

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Xerox and EFI lay groundwork for next-generation printing with new Fiery-powered digital front end

January 24, 2018January 25, 2018 GaryPageau EFI, EFI Connect, Xerox

January 24, 2018 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time – LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xerox and Electronics For Imaging (EFI) today demonstrated a new Fiery® digital front end (DFE) that will give print providers a powerful new tool to manage high-value jobs that require special embellishments and effects using dry inks including silver, gold and clear. Keypoint Intelligence-InfoTrends projects that digital print enhancement volume will... Read More

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Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason release joint statement regarding Xerox Corporation

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 GaryPageau Carl Icahn, Darwin Deason, Fujifilm, Xerox

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – January 22, 2018) – Today Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason released the following joint statement regarding Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX): We are the first and third largest shareholders of Xerox, beneficially owning collectively over 40 million shares of the company’s common stock, constituting over 15% of the outstanding shares. Because we are completely aligned regarding our... Read More

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Carl Icahn questioning value of Xerox – Fuji alliance

January 19, 2018 GaryPageau Carl Icahn, Fujifilm, Xerox2 Comments

Famed activist investor Carl Icahn is scrutinizing the long-standing partnership between Xerox and Fujifilm. Icahn, who is Xerox’s largest shareholder, has questioned capabilities of the companies management and strategy. In an open letter to Xerox shareholders, he has demanded the board be revamped and the dismissal of CEO Jeff Jacobson. “Carl Icahn says Xerox’s joint venture with Fujifilm should be revised or terminated... Read More