Press Release: R.R. Donnelley Proposes Acquisition of Courier for $23 Per Share
Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P. is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Courier Corporation, and Goodwin Procter LLP is serving as legal counsel.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Quad/Graphics and Courier operate and beliefs of and assumptions made by Quad/Graphics management and Courier management, involve uncertainties that could significantly affect the financial results of Quad/Graphics or Courier or the combined company. Words such as "aim," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "believe," "hope," "seek," "target," "continue," "estimate," "will," "may," "would," "could," "should," or variations of such words and similar expressions or the negative thereof are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the financial condition, results of operations and business of Quad/Graphics and Courier and the combined businesses of Quad/Graphics and Courier and certain plans and objectives ofQuad/Graphics and Courier with respect thereto, including the expected benefits of the proposed transactions. In addition, the unsolicited non-binding proposal from RR Donnelley may not result in a definitive agreement for an alternative business combination transaction. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future - including statements relating to expected synergies, improved liquidity and balance sheet strength - are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets and interest rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, (v) availability of financing and capital, (vi) risks associated with achieving expected revenue synergies or cost savings, (vii) risks associated with the ability to consummate the transaction and the timing of the closing of the transaction, (viii) risks associated with the integration of Quad/Graphics' and Courier's respective businesses, and (ix) those additional risks and factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission("SEC") by Quad/Graphics and Courier from time to time, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in their respective most recently filed reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. Neither Quad/Graphics nor Courier undertakes any duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this document.
- Companies:
- Courier Corp.
- RR Donnelley
- Places:
- Massachusetts
- U.S.