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Day International in Discussions with Flint Group



    Day International, a world leader in the manufacture and supply of
    printing blankets, sleeves, image transfer media and pressroom
    chemicals, is currently in discussions regarding a potential sale of
    the Company to Flint Group, the world's largest privately-owned
    supplier to the printing, converting, and colorant industries. Any
    transaction would be subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and an
    agreement being reached on the terms of the transaction, as well as
    other customary closing conditions. This process is ongoing and there
    is no certainty that the discussions will lead to an agreement or
    that, if an agreement is reached, a transaction will be concluded. Day
    International and Flint Group stated they do not intend to comment
    further regarding the discussions or any possible transaction until an
    agreement is reached or the discussions have terminated.

    About Day International

    Day International is a privately owned company founded in 1905 in
    Dayton, Ohio. The company operates production, sales, and distribution
    centers in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
    Product lines include dayGraphica(R) printing blankets and sleeves,
    david M(R) printing blankets, Varn(TM) pressroom chemicals, Rotec(R)
    flexographic sleeve systems, dayCorr(R) diecutting blankets and
    day-Flo(R) pre-inked rolls. For more information, visit the Day web
    site at www.dayintl.com

    About Flint Group

    Flint Group is dedicated to serving the global printing,
    converting, and colorants industries. Flint Group companies develop,
    produce and market a wide range of conventional and UV printing inks
    on a global basis, with regional operations that provide local service
    throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and
    India/Pacific. Other companies in the group include Flint Group
    Printing Plates, specializing in photopolymer printing plates, and
    XSYS Print Solutions, specializing in narrow web inks. Flint Group
    Pigments produces a range of pigment products and additives for use in
    inks and other colorant applications. Headquartered in Luxembourg,
    Flint Group operates more than 140 facilities worldwide, and employs
    some 7,000 people. Revenues in 2006 were EUR 2.19 billion ($US 2.73
    billion), positioning the company as the number one or number two
    supplier in every major region it serves. For more information, visit
    our web site at www.flintgrp.com.