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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): NOVEMBER 17, 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 November 17, 1997, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that it had completed the acquisition of Walnut Circle Press, Inc. in
Greensboro, North Carolina. 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) EXHIBITS
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99 Press release of Consolidated Graphics, Inc. dated November 17,1997,
with respect to the Company's announcement that it had completed the
acquisition of Walnut Circle Press, Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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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/ HAROLD E. GAUBERT, JR.
Harold E. Gaubert,Jr
Executive Vice President -
Finance and Administration
Date: November 17, 1997
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EXHIBIT 99
[MORGEN-WALKE ASSOC. LETTERHEAD]
News Release
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
WALNUT CIRCLE PRESS ACQUISITION
HOUSTON, TEXAS - November 17, 1997 -- Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
(NYSE:CGX) today announced that it has completed its previously announced
acquisition of Walnut Circle Press, Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina. Terms
of the transaction were not disclosed.
Walnut Circle Press, a high quality, commercial sheet-fed printer, has
served the Piedmont Triad market since it was founded in 1977. The Company will
continue to be led by its existing management team, including Bruce Clapper as
President. Commenting on the announcement, Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, stated, "The acquisition of Walnut Circle Press continues to
demonstrate our commitment of selecting the highest quality companies in growing
markets."
Consolidated Graphics is the fastest growing printing company in the United
States with 26 companies in 21 markets and annualized run-rate revenues in
excess of $250 million. 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.