Esko and Artwork Systems to Join Forces

The sale relates to 13,074,483 shares in Artwork Systems Group , currently held by the respective holding companies of the founders of Artwork Systems, Guido Van der Schueren, Peter Denoo, and Bart Denoo. The shares sold represent a 76.69 percent majority stake in Artwork Systems Group . The shares are sold at a purchase price per share of $15.85, valuing Artwork Systems at about $270 million in total.