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One of the largest manufacturers and sellers of class rings, yearbooks, and commemorative and achievement products in the nation. The company also makes fine paper products for the scholastic market, such as diplomas, graduation announcements, certificates, and stationery, as well as championship rings, consumer sports jewelry, and family jewelry for special occasions. Its Taylor Yearbook division is one of the largest yearbook publishers in America. AAC also publishes Who's Who Among American High School Students and Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, AAC was created through Castle Harlan Partners II's acquisition of the ArtCarved division of CJC Holdings Inc. and the L. G. Balfour business of Town and Country Corp. The total purchase price for the two companies was $130.6 million, plus $40.6 million for working capital.
March 01, 2004
American Achievement Corporation Announces Expected Offering Of Debt Securities
AUSTIN, TX - March 1, 2004 - American Achievement Corporation ("American Achievement" or "the Company") today announced that it expects to commence an offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S of $150 million principal amount of senior subordinated notes due…
February 24, 2004
American Achievement Corporation Commences Tender Offer And Consent Solicitation For Outstanding 11 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2007
AUSTIN, TX-February 24, 2004 - American Achievement Corporation (the "Company"), one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of class rings, yearbooks, graduation products, achievement publications and recognition and affinity jewelry in the United States, announced today that it has commenced…
January 27, 2004
Castle Harlan Signs Agreement To Sell American Achievement
NEW YORK, January 27, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it had signed a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company, American Achievement Corporation, a leader in the manufacture and sale of high…
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