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RR Donnelley Awarded $70 Million Multi-Year Contract by Publishing Group of America to Produce American Profile Magazine Agreement to Include Premedia, Print and Distribution CHICAGO, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE:RRD) has been awarded a multi-year contract by Publishing Group of America for the printing and distribution of more than 6 million copies per week of its American Profile magazine. On-site premedia services will also be provided, bringing the total value of this agreement to over $70 million. Stephen Duggan, Chief Operating Officer, Publishing Group of America, stated, "In RR Donnelley, we were able to find a partner who had the production platform and logistics expertise to provide a customized manufacturing and distribution plan, which allowed us to significantly reduce our cycle time and maximize efficiencies. Their ability to provide on-site premedia services allows us to work with a single supplier, which strengthens the relationship. We are confident that we have made the right choice in selecting a printer who can support both our current needs and our future growth." John Paloian, Group President, Publishing & Retail Services, RR Donnelley, added, "We are always delighted when customers such as Publishing Group of America recognize the inherent value of awarding us the entire production of their magazine, from premedia to printing to distribution. This provides the opportunity to optimize the complete production process, and to reduce the time needed for a publisher to bring their product to market. Enhancing the timeliness of magazines versus other media remains a primary focus within our own operation." RR Donnelley will produce this work in its Reno, Nev., and Gallatin, Tenn., plants. About RR Donnelley RR Donnelley (NYSE:RRD) is the world's premier full-service global print provider and the largest printing company in North America, serving customers in the publishing, healthcare, advertising, retail, technology, financial services, and many other industries. Founded 140 years ago, the company provides solutions in commercial printing, forms and labels, direct mail, financial printing, print fulfillment, business communication outsourcing, logistics, online services, digital photography, and content and database management. The largest companies in the world and others rely on RR Donnelley's scale, scope and insight through a comprehensive range of online tools, variable printing services, and market-specific solutions. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.rrdonnelley.com/ . About Publishing Group of America Publishing Group of America is a media company providing unprecedented nationwide access to micropolitan and rural U.S. markets. Today, Publishing Group of America publishes American Profile, a weekly full-color national magazine with regional content for the readers of weekly and small market daily newspapers. American Profile, with a weekly circulation of 6.3 million, is the 8th largest consumer magazine in the United States and is currently distributed through more than 1,100 community newspapers. The magazine celebrates the people, places, and experiences of hometowns across America. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.americanprofile.com/ . Use of Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information, this news release may contain "forward- looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the following cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements described in RR Donnelley's and Moore Wallace's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Canadian securities regulatory authorities, as applicable, including the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained therein. RR Donnelley disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE: RR Donnelley & Sons Company CONTACT: Media, Doug Fitzgerald, Sr. Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications, +1-312-326-7740, , or Investors, Dan Leib, Vice President, Investor Relations, +1-312-326-7710, , both of RR Donnelley Web site: http://www.americanprofile.com/ http://www.rrdonnelley.com/

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