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Moore Wallace Profits Increase

MISSISSAUGA, ON—Moore Wallace says its consolidated second quarter profit rose 24 percent. The company recently reported earnings of $18.9 million, up from $15.3 million a year earlier. Moore Wallace was created in May with the combination of Canadian-based Moore Corp. and Wallace Computer Services, of Lisle, IL. Sales increased to $650 million from $499.8 million. Acquisition-related charges totaled $38.6 million.