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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events

Acquisition of Marin's International

On February 3, 2015, Quad/Graphics completed the acquisition of Marin's International ("Marin's"), a worldwide leader in the point-of-sale display industry headquartered in Paris, France for $29.5 million. Marin's specializes in the research and design of display solutions with no manufacturing facilities other than a wide-format digital print, kitting and fulfillment facility in Paris that manufactures Marin's products. Marin's uses its own European based sales force as well as a global network of licensees to consultatively sell its patented product portfolio.

Termination of Agreement to Acquire Courier Corporation

On February 5, 2015, the agreement pursuant to which Quad/Graphics was to acquire Courier Corporation ("Courier") was terminated. Under the terms of the agreement signed with Courier on January 16, 2015, Quad/Graphics would have paid Courier shareholders the equivalent of a total purchase price of $20.50 per share. On January 27, 2015, Courier received an unsolicited offer from another bidder for $23.00 per share in cash or stock, subject to pro ration. Quad/Graphics declined to negotiate further. Accordingly, Courier terminated its agreement with Quad/Graphics and paid Quad/Graphics a $10.0 million termination fee on February 5, 2015.

Declaration of Quarterly Dividend

On February 23, 2015, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, which will be paid on March 20, 2015, to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2015.