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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2000
Commission file number 1-5064
Jostens, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-0343440
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification number)
incorporation or organization)
5501 Norman Center Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55437
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (952) 830-3300
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Item 5. Other Events
In a press release dated May 9, 2000, we announced that our shareholders
approved the pending merger with a company controlled by Investcorp, a
global investment group, and its co-investors. The press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued by Jostens on May 9, 2000 announcing
that its shareholders approved the pending merger with a
company controlled by Investcorp.
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SIGNATURES
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, thereunto duly authorized.
JOSTENS, INC.
Registrant
Date: May 11, 2000 By /s/ William N. Priesmeyer
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William N. Priesmeyer
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Chief
Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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Contact: Lynda Nordeen
(952) 830-3361
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JOSTENS SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE INVESTCORP MERGER
Merger Expected to be Completed May 10
Minneapolis, May 9, 2000 -- Jostens, Inc. (NYSE: JOS) announced that its
shareholders today approved the company's pending merger with a company
controlled by Investcorp, a global investment group, and its co-investors. The
merger is expected to be completed May 10, 2000.
Under the terms of the agreement, Jostens' shareholders will receive
$25.25 in cash for each share of Jostens common stock held as of March 20, 2000,
the date of record, unless they elected to retain shares in the merger.
Jostens is a provider of products, programs and services that help
people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements and build
affiliation. The Company's products include yearbooks, class rings, graduation
products, school photography, employee and achievement awards, and products for
athletic departments and their fans.
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