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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): JANUARY 11, 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 January 11, 1999, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company") announced
the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Mercury Printing of Memphis,
Tennessee. 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 January 11, 1999,
related to the announcement of the signing of a letter of intent to
acquire Mercury Printing of Memphis, Tennessee.
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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
Executive Vice President-
Mergers & Acquisitions
Chief Financial and Accounting
Officer
Date: January 11, 1999
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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: Merridith Ingram/Eileen King
Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc.
(212) 850-5600
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS TO ACQUIRE
MERCURY PRINTING OF MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
HOUSTON, TEXAS - January 11, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: CGX)
announced today the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Mercury Printing of
Memphis, Tennessee. Mercury Printing has served the Mid-South region for 37
years, providing a full range of printing services from electronic pre-press to
customized fulfillment. Bill Hyatt will continue to lead the company as
president. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "Mercury Printing has capitalized on 37 years of experience
and its state-of-the-art facilities to become one of the finest printers in the
Mid-South. Their focus on providing their customers superior printing, on-time
delivery and a cost-effective product has made them a leader in their market."
Bill Hyatt said, "At Mercury Printing, we draw on our expertise to provide
the high quality printing and exceptional service our customers have come to
expect. By joining Consolidated Graphics, we gain access to the managerial
strengths and experience of the industry leader. With these considerable
resources, Mercury Printing should enjoy continued growth and success."
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 51 companies with annualized
revenues in excess of $590 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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