RR Donnelley Acquires LibreDigital; Extends e-Reader Services Into Book, Magazine and Newspaper Segments

(Press Release) CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)— R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company today announced that it has acquired Austin, TX-based LibreDigital, a leading provider of digital content distribution, e-reading software, content conversion, data analytics and business intelligence services to book, magazine and newspaper publishers as well as to e-reader device providers.

"Through acquisitions and new product development we continue to extend
RR Donnelley's reach across the breadth of the supply chain," said Thomas J. Quinlan III, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Adding LibreDigital's proven, innovative capabilities to our digital content creation and delivery platform will enable us to offer our publishing, retail, e-reader provider and other customers an even broader selection of services."

LibreDigital is a pioneer of digital replicas for books and periodicals and today supports the e-reading supply chain with electronic preparation, distribution and engagement services. LibreDigital is a leading provider of e-content to more than 40 e-commerce sites, including those of leading tablet providers. LibreDigital's platform also enables publishers to market and sell digital content direct to the end consumer. Customers include leading publishers as well as manufacturers and marketers of standalone, tablet and mobile e-reading devices.

"With this acquisition we uniquely position RR Donnelley to support publishers and other customers with capabilities that include physical and digital production and distribution," stated John Paloian, RR Donnelley's Chief Operating Officer. "For example, we can produce books in quantities from one to millions, prepare the same content for distribution to e-readers and provide valuable business intelligence to our customers throughout the entire process."

"We look forward to providing the same level of high service to our customers and partners as part of the RR Donnelley team," said Russell P. Reeder, President and CEO of LibreDigital. "We also see strong potential for new synergies that create added value for publishers, e-reading marketplaces, and digital readers."