CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS INC /TX/
8-K, 1999-09-10
COMMERCIAL PRINTING
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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, 1999

                           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 September 8, 1999, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company") announced
the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Byrum Lithographing Co., of
Columbus, Ohio. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

     On September 10, 1999, the Company announced the signing of a letter of
intent to acquire Keys Printing Company of Greenville, South Carolina. A copy of
the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

     The attached press releases 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 exhibits are filed herewith:



     99.1   Press release of the Company dated September 8, 1999, related to the
            signing of a letter of intent to acquire Byrum Lithographing Co., of
            Columbus, Ohio.

     99.2   Press release of the Company dated September 10, 1999, related to
            the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Keys Printing Company
            of Greenville, South Carolina.



                                    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
                                                 Executive Vice President-
                                                   Mergers & Acquisitions,
                                          Chief Financial and Accounting Officer

Date:  September 10, 1999

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1

                                      FOR:   Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

                              APPROVED BY:   Ronald E. Hale, Jr.
                                             Vice President & Treasurer
                                             (713) 787-0977

                                  CONTACT:   Betsy Brod/Jonathan Schaffer
                                             Media: Merridith Ingram/Heather Fox
                                             Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc.
                                             (212) 850-5600

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



                        CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS TO ACQUIRE
                      BYRUM LITHOGRAPHING OF COLUMBUS, OHIO


     Houston, Texas - September 8, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Byrum
Lithographing Co., a full-service, high-quality commercial printer in Columbus,
Ohio. Byrum's printing services offer the latest in advanced printing
technology, including pre-press document manipulation, up to six-color printing,
and full-service bindery and fulfillment services. Bob Schumacher, President,
will continue to lead Byrum upon completion of the transaction.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "Byrum is dedicated to providing customers with print
solutions and exceptional customer service through superior printing technology.
This is a strategy shared by all of our companies as we continually employ the
latest technology to offer superior quality and efficient and timely service. We
welcome Bob Schumacher and his team to our organization."

     Bob Schumacher commented, "Providing a quality product and superior service
has been Byrum's goal for over 50 years. With Consolidated Graphics' managerial
expertise, financial strength and purchasing power, Byrum will continue to
satisfy the demands of our customers well into the future."

     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 companies operating in 25 states
with annualized revenues in excess of $670 million. For more information, visit
the Company's website at www.consolidatedgraphics.com.

     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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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.2

                                      FOR:   Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

                              APPROVED BY:   Ronald E. Hale, Jr.
                                             Vice President & Treasurer
                                             (713) 787-0977

                                  CONTACT:   Betsy Brod/Jonathan Schaffer
                                             Media: Merridith Ingram/Heather Fox
                                             Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc.
                                             (212) 850-5600

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

              CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS TO ACQUIRE KEYS PRINTING COMPANY
                          OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

     Houston, Texas - September 10, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
(NYSE:CGX) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Keys
Printing Co., a full-service commercial printer located in Greenville, South
Carolina. Ben Keys will continue to lead the company upon completion of the
transaction.

     Keys provides a complete range of printing services including electronic
pre-press, up to six-color printing, and post-press capabilities. The company
serves the Greenville/Spartanburg region in South Carolina, the state's largest
print market. Founded in 1869, Keys is South Carolina's oldest continuous
business operation.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "With the acquisition of Keys Printing, we add not only a
profitable, well-run printing company but a recognized industry leader as well.
Under the leadership of Ben Keys, the company received the prestigious NAPL
Management Plus Award for each of the past three years. We welcome this
successful company to our organization and look forward to benefiting from their
experience and providing them the resources to continue their success in the
future."

     Ben Keys commented, "Throughout our history, we have relied on our strong
reputation for providing customers with efficient service and quality print
products. Consolidated Graphics is the industry leader, and we were drawn to
their success and plans for future growth. We are very pleased to be joining
this strong group of printing professionals."

     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 companies operating in 25 states
with annualized revenues in excess of $680 million. For more information, visit
the Company's website at www.consolidatedgraphics.com.

     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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