CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS INC /TX/
8-K, 1999-07-06
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): JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 1999, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
completion of the acquisition of H&N Printing and Graphics of Baltimore,
Maryland. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

     On June 30, 1999, the Company announced that it signed a letter of intent
to acquire Multiple Images Printing, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

     On June 30, 1999, the Company announced that it signed a letter of intent
to acquire T/O Printing of Westlake Village, California. A copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.

     On July 1, 1999, the Company announced that it signed a letter of intent to
acquire Anderson Printing of Hollywood, California. A copy of the press release
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4.

     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 June 30, 1999, related to the
              completion of the acquisition of H&N Printing and Graphics of
              Baltimore, Maryland.

     99.2     Press release of the Company dated June 30, 1999, related to the
              signing of a letter of intent to acquire Multiple Images Printing,
              Inc. of Chicago, Illinois.

     99.3     Press release of the Company dated June 30, 1999, related to the
              signing of a letter of intent to acquire T/O Printing of Westlake
              Village, California.

     99.4     Press release of the Company dated July 1, 1999, related to the
              signing of a letter of intent to acquire Anderson Printing of
              Hollywood, California.

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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:  July 6, 1999

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


                                       CONTACT:   Ronald E. Hale, Jr.
                                                  Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
                                                  Vice President & Treasurer
                                                  (713) 787-0977

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                 CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF
                 H&N PRINTING & GRAPHICS OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

     Houston, Texas - June 30, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
announced today that it has completed its acquisition of H&N Printing and
Graphics. The company, founded in 1969 by the husband-and-wife team of Ken and
Pat Deckert, has grown into a full-service commercial printing company providing
complete electronic prepress, high-quality four- and six-color sheet-fed
printing and a full-service bindery to the Baltimore market. Pat Deckert
formerly served as President of the Printing Industries of Maryland, the state's
largest trade association. Both Ken and Pat will continue to lead the company
upon completion of the transaction. Other terms were not disclosed.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "The acquisition of H&N Printing and Graphics is
representative of our continued strategy of acquiring successful printing
companies. With the support of our financial resources, best-practices
management approach and investments in the latest in print technology, H&N will
be able to provide even higher levels of service to their customers. We welcome
Ken and Pat Deckert and their dedicated staff to our organization as
Consolidated Graphics adds to its strong presence in the Baltimore market."

     Consolidated Graphics 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 in 26 states nationwide with
annualized revenues in excess of $610 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


                               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 MULTIPLE IMAGES PRINTING
                              OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

     Houston, Texas - June 30, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
announced today that it signed a letter of intent to acquire Multiple Images
Printing, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, adding to its presence in the largest print
market in the United States. Multiple Images is a high quality commercial
printing company offering a full line of services including design, pre-press,
printing and finishing as well as fulfillment and mailing. Jim Capuano will
remain as president upon completion of the transaction. Other terms were not
disclosed.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "Multiple Images has a reputation for creating faster and
better ways to deliver quality products to their customers. Their experience in
computer-to-plate will be a benefit as we continue to move our companies to this
new technology. This forward-thinking philosophy has enabled the company to grow
and cultivate valuable long-term client relationships. We welcome Jim Capuano
and his team of dedicated employees to Consolidated Graphics."

     Jim Capuano added, "Over the years, we have improved and grown our company
in a variety of ways. With access to Consolidated Graphics' unequaled group of
printing company professionals and superior financial resources, we look forward
to building on the momentum we have established. This partnership will give us
the power to meet the growing demands of our customers."

     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 26 states
nationwide with annualized revenues in excess of $615 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 99.3


                               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 T/O PRINTING
                         OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA

     Houston, Texas - June 30, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire T/O Printing of
Westlake Village, California. T/O Printing is a high quality commercial printer
serving the Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County markets. The current
management team of Gary Polson and Michael Scher will remain with the company
upon completion of the transaction. Other terms were not disclosed.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "Under the leadership of Gary Polson and Michael Scher, T/O
Printing has developed a well-earned reputation for producing high quality
printing and providing a superior level of service. This dedication to exceeding
customers' expectations has established T/O Printing as a leader in their
market."

     Gary Polson added, "This is a truly positive step for T/O Printing.
Consolidated Graphics' customer service philosophy closely matches the one we
have worked hard to establish at T/O Printing. By capitalizing on the financial
strengths and best practices of Consolidated Graphics, we expect to continue the
high rate of growth we have experienced the past ten years. We look forward to
our future with Consolidated Graphics."

     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 26 states
nationwide with annualized revenues in excess of $630 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 99.4


                                       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 ANDERSON PRINTING
                            OF HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA

     HOUSTON, TEXAS - July 1, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Anderson
Printing of Hollywood, California. Anderson is a high quality, full-service
commercial printing company serving a wide variety of entertainment companies,
advertising agencies and design firms in the greater Los Angeles marketplace.
The current management team of Drew Andresen and Luke Westlake will continue
with the company upon completion of the transaction. Other terms were not
disclosed.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "With the addition of Anderson Printing, we strengthen our
position in the important Los Angeles market. Anderson has distinguished itself
over the past 35 years with their ability to handle a wide variety of projects
from high quality sheet-fed printing to specialty packaging to three-dimensional
products. We look forward to supporting Drew and Luke as they continue to grow
their company."

     Mr. Andresen added, "We at Anderson Printing have taken great pride over
the years in our ability to satisfy many customer needs under one roof. With the
considerable financial and managerial resources available with Consolidated
Graphics, we look to build on this great tradition."

     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 in 25 states and the
District of Columbia with annualized revenues in excess of $650 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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