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De La Rue’s purpose is to enable every citizen to participate securely in the global economy. As a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organisations, De La Rue provides products and services that underpin the integrity of trade, personal identity and the movement of goods.
As the world’s largest designer and commercial printer of banknotes, De La Rue designs, manufactures and delivers banknotes, banknote substrates and security features to customers in a world where currency will continue to be a key part of the developing payments eco-system. De La Rue is the only fully integrated supplier of both paper and polymer banknotes, and creates security features that ensure banknotes are protected against counterfeiting.
De La Rue also creates and delivers secure product identifiers and ‘track and trace’ software for governments and commercial customers alike to help to tackle the challenge of illicit or counterfeit goods and the collection of revenue and excise duties.
De La Rue is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON:DLAR).
As the world’s largest designer and commercial printer of banknotes, De La Rue designs, manufactures and delivers banknotes, banknote substrates and security features to customers in a world where currency will continue to be a key part of the developing payments eco-system. De La Rue is the only fully integrated supplier of both paper and polymer banknotes, and creates security features that ensure banknotes are protected against counterfeiting.
De La Rue also creates and delivers secure product identifiers and ‘track and trace’ software for governments and commercial customers alike to help to tackle the challenge of illicit or counterfeit goods and the collection of revenue and excise duties.
De La Rue is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON:DLAR).
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Basingstoke
Employees
1001-5000
Founded date
1813
Mentions in press and media 23
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| Jan 29, 2026 | ‘Woke’ banknotes: Bank of England orders money printer to follow ESG rules | The Bank of England is facing backlash over its plans to make a new banknote printer comply with ESG and diversity standards under a “pass or fail” regime. Bank officials have attracted criticism from shadow business secretary Andrew Griffi... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Causeway Supports the WH Smith Board’s Recommendation to Appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chair | Following the recent announcement from WH Smith plc, Causeway Capital Management fully supports the Board’s recommendation to appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chair of the company. Causeway, on behalf of its clients, is the largest shareholde... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Atlas Holdings to buy banknote printer De La Rue for $347 million | Atlas Holdings to buy banknote printer De La Rue for $347 million By ReutersApril 15, 20256:21 AM UTCUpdated ago Text Small Text Medium Text Large Text Share X Facebook Linkedin Email Link The corporate logo of De La Rue is seen at De La Ru... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | De La Rue shares surge as £263m takeover confirmed | Banknote printer De La Rue has agreed to a binding offer to be taken over for £263m, sending its share price shooting up 17 per cent. The 211 year-old currency printer’s board is backing a 130p a share offer from US private equity giant Atl... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Form 8.3 - De La Rue Plc | Form 8.3 - De La Rue Plc Wed, Jan 15, 2025 11:11 CET Report this content FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code ... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Form 8.3 - De La Rue Plc | Form 8.3 - De La Rue Plc Tue, Jan 14, 2025 11:29 CET Report this content FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code ... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | UK banknote printer gets offer from investors who sought stake | De La Rue Plc got a takeover approach for the entire company by the same investors who proposed to buy almost half of the British currency printer last year. Disruptive Capital GP Ltd. and Pension SuperFund Capital are making a preliminary ... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | De La Rue: Bank of England supplier’s stock surges on takeover offer | |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Form 8 (OPD) - De La Rue Plc | Form 8 (OPD) - De La Rue Plc Fri, Dec 13, 2024 11:42 CET Report this content FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover C... |
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FAQ about De La Rue
When was De La Rue founded?
De La Rue was founded in 1813.
What has the press written about De La Rue?
Parsers VC has collected 23 articles mentioning De La Rue, among them “‘Woke’ banknotes: Bank of England orders money printer to follow ESG rules” (Jan 29, 2026) and “Causeway Supports the WH Smith Board’s Recommendation to Appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chair” (Jan 19, 2026).
Is De La Rue still active?
Yes, De La Rue is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 13, 2026.