Xerox Holdings Corporation has taken a bold and transformative step by completing its $1.5 billion acquisition of Lexmark International, Inc., marking a defining moment in its ongoing reinvention strategy. This strategic move not only reshapes the competitive landscape of the print industry but signals Xerox’s intent to dominate the future of managed print services in an increasingly hybrid, digitally connected world. The transaction includes net debt and assumed liabilities and brings under one roof two longtime collaborators whose combined strengths promise a broader, more formidable suite of workplace technology solutions.
At the helm of this integration is Steve Bandrowczak, Xerox’s chief executive officer, who remains in charge of the unified company. He made clear that the acquisition is not just about scale, but about synergy and innovation. Lexmark’s established global presence, technological assets, and loyal client base now join forces with Xerox’s deep expertise in digital document solutions and automation. According to Bandrowczak, this partnership will immediately elevate Xerox into the top five globally across all major print segments and solidify its leadership in managed print services. The ability to now serve over 200,000 clients across 170 countries while managing 125 manufacturing and distribution centers in 16 nations represents a massive leap in operational capacity.
Lexmark’s now-former CEO Allen Waugerman, who exits with the completion of the deal, referred to this moment as “pivotal” — and rightly so. The combination isn’t just a consolidation of resources, it’s a strategic fusion of complementary technologies and markets. Lexmark’s strength in enterprise-class laser printers, imaging software, and workflow automation now augments Xerox’s portfolio, positioning the company to better address customer needs that increasingly span both digital and physical document environments.
Behind the scenes, the financial structure of the acquisition has been carefully engineered. It was financed through a combination of Xerox’s existing cash reserves and new debt, yet management remains confident that the transaction will deliver real value for shareholders. They anticipate it will be accretive to 2025 adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow, with a reduction in pro forma gross debt leverage. Crucially, the merger is expected to generate $240 million in transaction-related cost synergies, which Xerox forecasts will contribute over $1 per share in additional adjusted EPS accretion within two years.
The merger’s significance goes beyond financial metrics. It accelerates Xerox’s shift toward high-growth markets and simplifies its organizational structure to improve profitability. The move also future-proofs the company by positioning it as a full-service platform player capable of delivering end-to-end print and workflow solutions. As enterprises seek more integrated, scalable, and secure document systems, the new Xerox-Lexmark entity appears uniquely suited to lead — not just survive — in this competitive and rapidly evolving sector.
This deal is more than just a milestone in Xerox’s transformation. It is a statement of intent: that the company is doubling down on its core capabilities while expanding into growth corridors through strategic consolidation. As the printing and workplace technology industries enter a new era, the Xerox-Lexmark merger may well become the benchmark against which all future deals in the sector are judged.