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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): OCTOBER 19, 1998
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.)
5858 WESTHEIMER, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 787-0977
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 19, 1998, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
signing of a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Maxwell Graphic Arts of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 October 19, 1998,
related to the announcement of the signing of a non-binding letter of
intent to acquire Maxwell Graphic Arts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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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/ RANDALL D. KEYS
Randall D. Keys
Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 23, 1998
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EXHIBIT 99
FOR: Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
APPROVED BY: Ronald E. Hale, Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
(713) 787-0977
CONTACT: Betsy Brod/Jonathan Schaffer
Media: Eileen King
Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc.
(212) 850-5600
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS TO ACQUIRE MAXWELL GRAPHIC ARTS OF
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSTON, TEXAS -- October 19, 1998 -- Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
(NYSE:CGX) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire
Maxwell Graphic Arts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Maxwell is a full-service
commercial printing company serving corporations, advertising and design firms,
and marketing and communication professionals in Eastern Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Washington D.C. Richard Maxwell, President, and Alan Kravitz, Vice
President, will continue with the company upon completion of the transaction.
Representing the sellers in the transaction is Steven Blodgett of S.C. Blodgett
& Co., Inc. of Malvern, Pennsylvania. Other terms were not disclosed.
Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "Maxwell is another successful company making a strong
commitment to its future by joining Consolidated Graphics. We look forward to
supporting Richard Maxwell and Alan Kravitz as they continue to grow their
company, enhance service to their customers and improve their operating
results."
Mr. Maxwell added, "By joining the industry leader, we will be able to
capitalize on the substantial managerial and financial resources of Consolidated
Graphics. We have worked hard over the years to establish our company's
reputation for superior service and quality. This is a very positive step for
our company, our customers and our employees."
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. is 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 50 companies with annualized
revenues in excess of $580 million.
This press release contains forward-looking statements which involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors that could cause actual
results to materially differ from the results, performance or other expectations
implied by these forward-looking statements. Consolidated Graphics' expectations
regarding run-rate revenues assume, among other things, completion of pending
acquisitions, general economic conditions, continued demand for its product, the
availability of raw materials, retention of its key management and operating
personnel, as well as other factors detailed in Consolidated Graphics' filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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