Williams Lea was founded in 1820 by
John Wertheimer, who opened a printing business in
London. Williams Lea has grown through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions: • In October 2004, it acquired U.S.-based Bowne Business Solutions, a long-term joint venture partner, from Bowne & Co. for $190.8 million. • In August 2005, it acquired U.S.-based Uniscribe for $36.1 million and Australia-based Creatis for $7.7 million. • In November 2006, it acquired UK-based
The Stationery Office for £130 million. • In November 2007, Deutsche Post, Williams Lea's owner, acquired
legal process outsourcing (LPO) company Centric LPO for an undisclosed sum. • In July 2011, Williams Lea purchased the design and production agency Tag Worldwide for an undisclosed sum. • In June 2023, Tag was sold to by Japanese marketing giant Dentsu Group Inc. The company's ownership has changed several times over the past twenty years: • In 2006, Deutsche Post acquired a majority stake in Williams Lea in a transaction valuing the company at approximately £450 million. • In 2017, Williams Lea Tag was acquired from Deutsche Post by Advent International, a private equity firm. • In January 2025, Williams Lea was acquired by
RR Donnelley. ==References==