CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS INC /TX/
8-K, 1999-01-29
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): JANUARY 26, 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 26, 1999, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company") announced
the signing of a letter of intent to acquire CMI of Chicago, Illinois. 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.

     Subsequent to September 30, 1998, and through January 28, 1999, the Company
has acquired four businesses for approximately $7.3 million of cash (funded
through borrowings under its credit facility) and 280,636 shares of its common
stock, not $73 million of cash and 280,636 shares as stated in the Company's
Form 8-K filed January 28, 1999.

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBIT

     (A)  EXHIBITS

     The following exhibit is filed herewith:

             99 Press release of Consolidated Graphics, Inc. dated January 26
                1999, related to the announcement of the signing of a letter of
                intent to acquire CMI of Chicago, Illinois.


                                    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 29, 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:Meredith Ingram/Eileen King
                                               Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc.
                                               (212) 850-5600


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



          CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS TO ACQUIRE CMI OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

     Houston, Texas - January 26, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
announced today the signing of a letter of intent to acquire CMI. Based in
Chicago, Illinois, CMI is a full-service commercial printer that offers high
quality pre-press and press capabilities as well as embossing, engraving, foil
stamping, binding, die cutting and fulfillment services. David Steinberg will
remain with the company as President following the transaction. Other terms were
not disclosed.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "With the acquisition of CMI, we expand our presence to one
of the largest print markets in the country. David Steinberg and his highly
skilled employees offer their customers a wide range of printing services. Their
expertise and commitment to meeting customer needs has helped them establish a
solid reputation in the Chicago area. We are pleased they have decided to join
our group."

     David Steinberg added, "We have expanded our capabilities to meet the
demands of our customers, and this dedication to service has been a key to our
success. With the help of Consolidated Graphics and their considerable
resources, we can continue growing our company 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 53 companies with annualized
revenues in excess of $605 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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