Vertis Lands Major Acquisition in ACG

BALTIMORE—Vertis Communications has signed a letter of intent to merge with American Color Graphics (ACG) of Brentwood, TN. ACG will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Vertis.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mike DuBose, chairman and CEO of Vertis, will lead the combined company. Steve Dyott, ACG’s CEO, is expected to remain with the company to help with the transition and integration process.