Burton

BITS AND PIECES EVEN THE greatest, most legendary sports coaches have suffered a loss in the big game. Bob Burton endured one on Halloween day, when his $50 a share offer was trumped by RR Donnelley (RRD), which cruised past the Cenveo commander with a $52.50-per-share bid that Stephanie Streeter was all too happy to see. We’ve all heard the adage that perception is reality; it’s been noted here (a.k.a. “Before You Go...” column) previously. Burton represents, in many minds, printing industry carpetbagging. He preys on the wounded animals, uses gimmicks to artificially stimulate their stock price, cuts production ranks razor thin to

By Erik Cagle Senior Editor It is virtually impossible to ignore the impact Robert (Bob) Burton had on the printing industry in 2005. Given his relentless pursuit of two companies this past year, it was almost a given that Burton would enter 2006 at the helm of some printing business. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. In the final analysis, 2005 will be viewed as a year marked by triumph, tragedy and transactions, not to mention some unexpected twists and turns. Which fits us to a T. While the news wasn't always positive, a silver lining—a moral or a lesson could usually

GREENWICH, CT—Robert Burton has never shied away from a business challenge, or an opportunity. In his bid to take over Cenveo, he will get both. Burton informed Printing Impressions magazine on April 7 that he had filed a Schedule 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report that his Burton Capital Management (BCM) owned approximately 10 percent (9.6) of Cenveo's outstanding shares. Less than a week later, BCM filed an amended 13D to reflect it had increased ownership to 10.6 percent. Burton also seeks to become the next chairman and CEO of Cenveo, with BCM having the right to choose two board members.

MISSISSAUGA, ON—Robert G. Burton has stepped down as Moore Corp. chairman, president and CEO. When Burton joined the company in 2000, Moore was in financial disarray. He is widely credited with rejuvenating the ailing company. Burton will remain a senior advisor to the company. Meanwhile, Mark Angelson has been tapped to be the new CEO. Previously, he served as the company's non-executive chairman and lead independent director. Angelson was deputy chairman of Big Flower Press Holdings, now known as Vertis. Alfred Eckert III has been named to the position of chairman of the board. Eckert, chairman and CEO of GSC Partners, has been

BANNOCKBURN, IL—Robert Burton has been fighting fires on a number of fronts. The president and CEO of Moore Corp. denied a published newspaper report that the company was about to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) and that it was relocating its operations from Chicago to Connecticut. Another news organization reported that shareholders and retired employees of the company sharply criticized board members during its annual meeting in April. Burton believes a report in the Toronto Globe and Mail that stated the company was in danger of being delisted by the TSE and was relocating, "does not accurately reflect where we are at in the