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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 8, 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 8, 1997, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that it has signed nonbinding letters of intent to acquire two companies, John
C. Otto Company of Springfield, Massachusetts and Superior Colour Graphics of
Kalamazoo, Michigan. 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 8,1997,
with respect to the Company's announcement that it has executed
nonbinding letters of intent to acquire John C. Otto Company in
Springfield, Massachusetts and Superior Colour Graphics in
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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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 9, 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 TWO NEW ACQUISITIONS -
JOHN C. OTTO COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS AND
SUPERIOR COLOUR GRAPHICS, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
HOUSTON, TEXAS -- September 8, 1997 -- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE/CGX)
today announced the signing of letters of intent to acquire two printing
companies, John C. Otto Company, Springfield, Massachusetts and Superior Colour
Graphics, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Consolidated Graphics will acquire the two
companies in separate transactions for a combination of cash and Consolidated
Graphics' stock. Both companies will retain their names and management teams.
Other terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
The acquisition of John C. Otto Company marks Consolidated Graphics' entry
into the New England market and bolsters its presence overall in the Northeast.
John C. Otto, in business for 118 years, is one of the country's oldest
continuously operating commercial printing companies serving the New England and
metropolitan New York markets. Jeffrey T. Spear will continue in his role as
president of the company.
The acquisition of Superior Colour Graphics continues Consolidated
Graphics' expansion in the upper Midwest, one of the strongest printing markets
in the United States. Superior has been one of the leading commercial printing
companies in southwest Michigan for over 65 years and will continue to be led by
the management team of John Brussee, President, and Tom Brussee, Chief Operating
Officer.
Commenting on the announcement, Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Consolidated Graphics, said, "We are very pleased that these two
excellent companies have decided to join Consolidated Graphics." Davis added
that both are examples of how the combination of a strong customer service
philosophy, a focus on product quality and state-of-the-art technology can be
successful in highly competitive markets. "The addition of Superior and John C.
Otto is consistent with our strategy of acquiring successful, well-managed
companies and providing them the resources to improve upon their already strong
performance," commented Davis.
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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. Upon completion of pending
acquisitions, Consolidated Graphics will have 26 companies nationwide with
annualized revenues in excess of $250 million.
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