Stork NV Sells Majority Interest in Stork Prints to Bencis

Netherlands—Stork N.V. and Bencis Capital Partners B.V. have reached an agreement on the sale of 60 percent of the interest in the Stork Prints Group to Bencis. Stork Prints will continue to operate under its current name and, supported by Bencis, the existing management will continue to focus on expanding graphic activities while maintaining its leadership position in the worldwide textile market. Some 1,350 employees will be involved in the takeover. There will be no negative consequences for current employment levels at Stork Prints, according to the company.