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CEWE acquires Kodak Alaris' global instant photo business and strengthens its strong brand portfolio with KODAK MOMENTS      Today we have signed an agreement with Kodak Alaris, a portfolio company of Kingswood Capital Management, to acquire the Kodak Moments Retail Photo Solutions business unit. With this acquisition, we are expanding our core Photofinishing business internationally, strengthening our position in stationary retail, and expanding our presence at the point of sale. KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo Solutions operates a globally established instant photo business under the KODAK MOMENTS brand, with approximately 500 employees in 54 countries. Key points at a glance: 👉 Acquisition of KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo Solutions accelerates international growth in photofinishing and expands the instant photo business globally   👉 The inclusion of KODAK MOMENTS’ production facility in Windsor (Colorado, USA) increases delivery capacity in the instant photo business 👉 KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo Solutions generates annual revenue of approximately 200 million euros and is expected to make a positive contribution to the CEWE Group’s earnings as early as 2027, with a mid-single-digit EBIT margin   The acquisition enables CEWE to enter key international markets such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. “Instant photography is already a valuable, customer-focused business segment for CEWE, with high visibility at the point of sale. The acquisition brings together the international reach, retail proximity, and operational excellence and efficiency of two trusted brands under one roof: KODAK MOMENTS and CEWE. We are making targeted investments in the global expansion of the instant photo business because we are convinced that we can achieve profitable growth in this area over the next few years”, explains our CEO Thomas Mehls.    © 2026 Kodak Moments Division, Kodak Alaris Inc.  The Kodak trademark and Kodak trade dress are used under license from Eastman Kodak Company.