R.R. Donnelley, thanks in part to acquisitions completed last year, reported $3 billion in first-quarter sales, a 7.3% increase over the same period in 2007.
Net earnings, aided by a tax gain and items related to restructured, grew even more dramatically. They leaped by 31% to $182.5 million.
But the sales gains were offset by ongoing price pressure, the printer said.
In addition, the acquired companies are producing a lower-than-usual operating margin, it continued.
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