Printing services company Lexmark International Inc (LXK.N) is considering the possibility of divesting its hardware and software assets separately to revive interest in its sale process, according to people familiar with the matter.
The deliberations come after Lexmark held discussions with several potential buyers about the sale of the entire company that have yet to result in offers that would be line with its valuation expectations, the people said this week.
Private equity firms are now having conversations with Lexmark about acquiring either its hardware or software assets, the people said. The company has yet to make any decision on a way forward, the people added. read more here