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Knight Printing Nabs Cook Sign

FARGO, ND—Knight, the parent company of Knight Printing, announced that it has acquired Fargo-based Cook Sign, the Bismarck Tribune reported. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The combined company will have more than 110 employees. Knight CEO Rich Slagle told the paper that the deal allows the companies to expand their products for new clients. The Marcil Group provided financing, advisory and real estate support for the acquisition, the Tribune reported. Marcil Group will reportedly invest more than $1 million to update Cook’s equipment.