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RR Donnelley's Recent New Directory Contracts Drive Capital Investment Colorado Expansion to Create Approximately 50 New Jobs CHICAGO, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE:RRD) today announced the purchase of a Man Roland Lithoman web offset press to be installed in its Greeley, Colo., plant. This capital expansion is needed to support the additional volume resulting from new directory print contracts that the company was recently awarded. In commenting on this new press, John Paloian, RR Donnelley's Group President, Publishing & Retail Services, said, "We will continue to invest in those resources that are needed to support the growth of our directory customers and to maintain our leadership position in this market segment. We are delighted that directory publishers continue to express their satisfaction and confidence by awarding us new business, and RR Donnelley remains committed to delivering superior product quality, service and value, each and every day." Bill Owens, Governor of Colorado, added, "We've worked hard in Colorado to maintain a jobs-friendly business environment and a top-notch workforce. I am very proud that RR Donnelley has decided to expand its operations in Colorado. This expansion will bring quality jobs to Colorado and help fuel Weld County's economy." John Paloian recognized Colorado's efforts stating that, "RR Donnelley is very thankful to the local and state government officials who worked with us to provide expansion incentives that encouraged us to select the Greeley plant as the recipient of this latest capital investment. We look forward to a period of growth in the state." This new press, along with an identical one that was recently installed and is now operational in RR Donnelley's Dwight, Ill., plant, brings tremendous new capacity, capabilities and flexibility to directory publishers. "Customers will continue to receive unrivaled benefits," added Paloian, "as RR Donnelley remains committed to serving this market with a state-of-the-art, high-performance, manufacturing platform." Building expansion and press start up are projected to be completed in 2005. 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/ . Use of Forward-Looking Statements 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: R.R. 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 R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company Web site: http://www.rrdonnelley.com/

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