The announced today that it has agreed to acquire the Group of a purchase rice of approximately $550 million in cash. Subject to regulatory approval, the acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of. Upon completion, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of. is a leading producer and marketer of dated and time management products. The addition of , which produces, manufactures and markets wire-bound diaries and appointment books, desk and wall calendars, posters, organizers, planners and related accessories, represents another step in stated strategy of growing the company''s core businesses of coated and specialty papers, packaging and paperboard, and school and office products. Headquartered in the Group of annual sales of approximately $325 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of approximately $70 million in the fiscal year ended. The company''s sales have doubled over the past four years, primarily as a result of product development and strategic acquisitions.

When it''s time to refill your ® organizers, we offer a selection of format options. These 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" refills will fit your desk size organizer. Each item has its own unique benefits. Printed in easy-to-read colors, on deluxe heavyweight, high-opacity paper, these forms help you to design the ultimate planning tool. Calendar refills offer 1- or 2-page-per-day spread, to-do''s and a place to jot down notes. Deluxe, simulated-leather cover wtih space for over 900 listings. Includes area for date, visitor''s name, firm, address and more. QuickNotes telephone/address section has single-letter tabs. QuickNotes QuickNumbers tabbed sections for organizing information by subject matter, medical, clients, investments, restaurants, etc. Sticker sheet included to customize QuickNumbers tabbed sections. Wirebound with a simulated leather cover.

Large QuickNotes® section gives you space for extra notes, long-range planning and to-do lists. Wirebound with hanger allows you to hang on the wall for easy access. Contains 12 months in vertical and horizontal formats. The QuickNotes® writing area provides space for extra notes. marker is included. The Corporation, a $3.8 billion forest products company, is one of the leading North American producers of coated paper, specialty paper, coated paperboard and school and office products, a world leader in multiple packaging, and a high-quality producer of corrugating medium. For additional information about, visit www.mead.com on the Internet. We stock many products including calendars for the desk, wall calendars, planners, organizers and many more products. Dated products are in stock from October through March each year. Plastic Calendar Holder holds most wirebound and erasable wall calendars. Pen shelf keeps writing utensils close by. Magnets and foam mounting strips included. Appointment books organizers Day Runner organizers.

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