Banknote printer and passport manufacturer De La Rue could be broken up, as it is in talks with a number of groups about buying its businesses.

Clive Whiley, chairman of the 210-year-old group, said that since his appointment 12 months ago, De La Rue has looked at a “broad range” of options, including selling one or both of its businesses.

“Discussions with the relevant parties are advancing and we expect to update further at the time of the full-year results in July,” he said.

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