Rebounding RR Donnelley Posts Strong Q4 Earnings

CHICAGO—RR Donnelley reported fourth-quarter net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $27 million on net sales of $2.7 billion, compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $79.5 million on net sales of $2.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009.

The fourth-quarter net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders included pre-tax charges for restructuring ($21.5 million) and impairment ($61.5 million, non-cash) and acquisition-related costs ($5.6 million) totaling $88.6 million in 2010 compared to charges for restructuring ($17.5 million) and impairment ($131.1 million, non-cash) and acquisition-related costs ($0.1 million) totaling $148.7 million in 2009.