Donnelley Gives Up Bid to Acquire Quebecor World

CHICAGO—Like a prize heavyweight title fight that ends a minute into the first round, RR Donnelley's decision not to pursue Quebecor World any further brought to a premature end what could have been a protracted battle waged in two nations—one company vying to establish the largest printing dynasty in the world, the other struggling for the chance to get back on its feet and recapture a former glory.