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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): SEPTEMBER 12, 1997
CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
TEXAS 0-24068 76-0190827
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER) (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
2210 WEST DALLAS STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77019
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 529-4200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 12, 1997, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company")
announced that it has completed the acquisition of Austin Printing Company, Inc.
of Atlanta, Georgia. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.
The attached press release may contain forward looking information.
Readers are cautioned that such information involves risks and uncertainties,
including the possibility that events may occur which preclude completion of
pending or future acquisitions by the Company.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(A) EXHIBIT
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99 Press release of Consolidated Graphics, Inc. dated September 12,
1997, with respect to the Company's announcement that it has
completed the acquisition of Austin Printing Company, Inc. of
Atlanta, Georgia.
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SIGNATURE
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.
CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ G. CHRISTOPHER COLVILLE
G. CHRISTOPHER COLVILLE
VICE PRESIDENT -- MERGERS AND
ACQUISITIONS
CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING
OFFICER
Date: September 15, 1997
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EXHIBIT 99
FOR: Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
APPROVED BY: Ronald E. Hale, Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
(713) 529-4200
CONTACT: Betsy Brod/Nancy Healy
Media: Stan Froelich
Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc.
(212) 850-5600
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF
THE AUSTIN PRINTING COMPANY, INC. ACQUISITION
HOUSTON, TEXAS -- September 12, 1997 -- Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
(NYSE/CGX) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Austin
Printing Company, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Terms of the transaction were not
disclosed.
Austin Printing Company is a high-quality sheet-fed commercial printer
serving many of Atlanta's leading companies. The company, founded in 1967 by
Charles Austin, will continue to be led by Mike Strickland, President, with Mr.
Austin remaining as Chairman.
Commenting on the announcement, Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Consolidated Graphics, said, "Austin Printing in Atlanta is an
excellent entry into a very important U.S. printing market and continues our
nationwide expansion. Austin Printing, together with the seven other printing
companies joining Consolidated Graphics this year, is further evidence of our
strong acquisition momentum."
With the completion of the Austin Printing transaction and the Company's
other pending announced acquisitions, Consolidated Graphics will have 26
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companies nationwide with annualized revenues in excess of $250 million.
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. is recognized as the fastest growing printing
company in the United States. A consolidator in a highly fragmented industry,
the Company adds value to its acquisitions through managerial and operational
expertise, financial strength and economies of scale.
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