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.