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ACCO Brands to Acquire Trust, Expanding Tech Peripherals Portfolio

Aug 14, 2026, 6:53 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Adds meaningful revenue scale and accretive earnings potential; near-term catalysts include closing and announced synergies, supported by limited leverage impact.

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ACCO Brands announced a definitive agreement to buy Trust, a European peripherals maker, from Egeria. The deal adds roughly $100 million in annual revenue and lifts pro forma tech peripherals to about $500 million, with $5–$8 million in cost synergies and modest EPS accretion in year one. Close is expected in late Q3 or early Q4 2026, funded by ACCO’s revolver with limited leverage impact.

ACCO to acquire Trust from Egeria; expands European peripherals portfolio.
Trust adds about $100 million in annual revenue; pro forma tech peripherals near $500 million.
Cost synergies of $5–$8 million; modest EPS accretion in year 1.
Close targeted for late Q3 or early Q4 2026; financing via revolving credit facility.

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