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QuadGraphics Inc

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 22, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Feb 22, 2024

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Item 15. Exhibit Index and Financial Statement Schedules

  1. Consolidated financial statements—The consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index to consolidated financial statements are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

  2. Financial statement schedule—All financial statement schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedules, or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

  3. Exhibits—The exhibits listed in the accompanying “Exhibit Index” are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm61
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 202364
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 202365
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 202266
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 202367
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 202368
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements69

EXHIBIT INDEX

The exhibits listed in the exhibit index below are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
(3.1)Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Quad/Graphics, Inc., as amended through May 23, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 20, 2019, and filed on May 24, 2019).
(3.2)Amendments to the Amended Bylaws of Quad/Graphics, Inc., effective February 21, 2024.
(3.3)Amended Bylaws of Quad/Graphics, Inc., as amended through February 21, 2024.
(4.1)Note Agreement, dated September 1, 1995, among Quad/Graphics, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Quad/Graphics, Inc. and the purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(4.2)First Amendment and Consent, dated June 1, 1996, to the Note Agreement, dated September 1, 1995, among Quad/Graphics, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Quad/Graphics, Inc. and the purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(4.3)Second Amendment, dated as of March 24, 1998, to the Note Agreement, dated September 1, 1995, among Quad/Graphics, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Quad/Graphics, Inc. and the purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(4.4)Third Amendment, dated as of January 26, 2006, to the Note Agreement, dated September 1, 1995, among Quad/Graphics, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Quad/Graphics, Inc. and the purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(4.5)Fourth Amendment, dated as of November 24, 2014, to the Note Agreement, dated September 1, 1995, among Quad/Graphics, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Quad/Graphics, Inc. and the purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8‑K dated November 24, 2014 and filed on November 26, 2014).
(4.6)Amendment No. 8, dated as of January 4, 2024, to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2014, by and among Quad/Graphics, Inc., as the Borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent
(4.7)Quad/Graphics, Inc.’s Description of Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
Certain other instruments, which would otherwise be required to be listed above, have not been so listed as such instruments do not authorize long-term debt securities in an amount that exceeds 10% of the total assets of Quad/Graphics, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Quad/Graphics, Inc. agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
(9.1)Amended and Restated Voting Trust Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2010, by Betty E. Quadracci, J. Joel Quadracci, Elizabeth M. Quadracci-Harned and David A. Blais, as trustees as of the date of the agreement's execution (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 9.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8‑K dated July 2, 2010 and filed on July 9, 2010).
(9.2)Amendment to Voting Trust.
(10.1)++Dividend/Discount Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(10.2)++Employment Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2004, by and between Quad/Graphics, Inc. and James Joel Quadracci, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(10.3)++Form of Amendment, effective as of September 15, 2016, to the Employment Agreements by and between Quad/Graphics, Inc. and J. Joel Quadracci (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 and filed on November 2, 2016).
(10.4)++Form of Executive Salary Continuation Plan for James Joel Quadracci (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(10.5)++Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S‑4 (Reg. No. 333-165259)).
(10.6)++Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended through May 20, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 10, 2019).
(10.7)++Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8‑K dated December 16, 2010 and filed on December 17, 2010).
(10.8)++Form of Stock Option and Dividend Equivalent Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and filed on May 10, 2012).
(10.9)++Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8‑K dated December 16, 2010 and filed on December 17, 2010).
(10.10)++Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and filed on May 7, 2014).
(10.11)++Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and filed on May 7, 2014).
Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
(10.12)++Form of Performance Share Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and filed on August 7, 2014).
(10.13)++Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and filed on August 7, 2014).
(10.14)++Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, with full retirement vesting, under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 and filed on August 5, 2015).
(10.15)++Quad/Graphics, Inc. Executive Severance Plan, effective as of September 15, 2016 [participants are David Honan, Eric Ashworth, Kelly Vanderboom, Julie Currie, Anthony Staniak, Donald McKenna, Dana Gruen and Robert Quadracci] (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 and filed on November 2, 2016).
(10.16)++Form of 2020 Cash Long-Term Incentive Plan Net Leverage Ratio Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
(10.17)++Form of 2020 Cash Long-Term Incentive Plan Net Sales Wins Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
(10.18)++Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 12, 2023).
(10.19)++Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
(10.20)++Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
(10.21)++Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
(10.22)++Form of 2021 Cash Long-Term Incentive Plan Net Leverage Ratio Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
(10.23)++Form of 2021 Cash Long-Term Incentive Plan Net Sales Wins Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and filed on February 24, 2021).
(10.24)++Alternative Form of 2021 Cash Long-Term Incentive Plan Net Leverage Ratio Award Agreement under the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and filed on May 5, 2021).
(21)Subsidiaries of Quad/Graphics, Inc.
(23)Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP.
(31.1)Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(31.2)Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(32)Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
(97)Quad/Graphics, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy
(99)Proxy Statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. [To be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Regulation 14A within 120 days after December 31, 2023; except to the extent specifically incorporated by reference, the Proxy Statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders shall not be deemed to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K.]
(101)Financial statements from the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Quad/Graphics, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023 formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and (vii) document and entity information.
(104)Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

++ A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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