ST. PAUL, MN - Merrill Corporation (www.merrillcorp.com ), a global diversified communications and document services provider, announced today that its Investment Company Services (ICS) and Managed Communications Programs (MCP) businesses have merged to become the Strategic Communication Services (SCS) business. The merger positions Strategic Communication Services as a leading business unit within Merrill Corp. "The combination of the two businesses is a win-win situation for both Merrill and its customers," Mark Rossi, president, Strategic Communication Services, said. "We're able to leverage common operating platforms and be even more focused on our clients' industries and the industries they serve." Previously, the Investment Company Services and Managed Communications Programs offered customers similar products and services such as Internet commerce tools, digital production, composition, print, fulfillment and distribution. The new group now encompasses all of these services and offers better regional and national assistance to corporate, real estate, and financial service companies. "SCS's goal is to provide the best service possible to selected industries, not to serve all markets," Rossi said. "Going forward the converging of these businesses will allow us to provide more value and innovation in solutions we provide for our customers." About Merrill Corporation Merrill Corporation (www.merrillcorp.com ) is a diversified communications and document services company applying advanced information systems and intranet/Internet technology to provide a broad range of services to its financial, legal and corporate clients. Merrill Corporation's services integrate traditional composition, imaging and printing services with online document management, distribution and collaborative solutions. This integrated approach helps streamline the preparation and distribution of business-to-business communication materials. Merrill Corporation is based in St. Paul, Minn., and serves its domestic clients through 42 offices in 31 cities throughout the United States. Its international clients are served through the new client service centers in London, Paris and Frankfurt, as well as a joint venture in Canada and affiliate relationships in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia. Strategic Communication Services Strategic Communication Services (SCS) offers single-source solutions to corporations, real estate, and investment companies. SCS provides clients with comprehensive services tailored to their specifications such as Internet commerce tools, digital production, composition, fulfillment and distribution.