ACCO Brands completes acquisition of Trust
Trust's products include PC accessories, gaming, smart home and mobile peripherals sold through retail, e-commerce and B2B channels.
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ACCO Brands Corporation announced on October 2, 2026, that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of GXT Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, known as Trust. Trust is a pan-European provider of computer and gaming accessories.
Trust designs and markets PC accessories, gaming, smart home and mobile peripherals, sold through leading retailers, e-commerce platforms and B2B channels across Europe and Latin America.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
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Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 2, 2026, ACCO Brands Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing it has completed its previously announced acquisition of GXT Holding B.V., together with its subsidiaries, also known as Trust, a pan-European provider of computer and gaming accessories. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information included or incorporated by reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K under this Item 7.01 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release of the Company announcing completion of acquisition of GXT Holding B.V., together with its subsidiaries, also known as Trust, dated October 2, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ACCO BRANDS ANNOUNCES THE CLOSING OF THE TRUST ACQUISITION
LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS, October 2, 2026 - ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO), a global leader in branded office and learning products and technology accessories, today announced it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Trust. Trust designs and markets a comprehensive range of PC accessories, gaming, smart home and mobile peripherals, sold through leading retailers, e-commerce platforms, and B2B channels across Europe and Latin America.
Details of the transaction can be found at www.accobrands.com. Please refer to the press release announcing the acquisition for additional information, including forward-looking statements made in anticipation of the acquisition and factors that may cause those statements to differ from actual results, which can be found at the following link: press release.
About ACCO Brands Corporation
ACCO Brands is the leader in branded consumer products that enable productivity, confidence and enjoyment while working, when learning and while playing. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.
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