Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Incorporated (DIC), is one
of Japan's most diversified chemical companies and the core of
the DIC Group, which comprises approximately 230 subsidiaries and affiliates,
including Sun Chemical Corp. in more than 60 countries worldwide. The
operations of the DIC Group are divided into five segments: graphic arts
materials; industrial materials; high performance & applied products;
electronics & information materials; and related business, purchasing &
logistics. Through these operations, the Group supplies an extensive range of
essential products to industrial users around the world. It is a leader in the
global markets for printing inks, organic pigments and performance resins, the
DIC Group continues to strengthen its international position while contributing
to industry and society through its innovative products and technologies.

In Australia and New Zealand DIC continues to play a major role
within our chosen markets DIC says its customers are preferred partners and its
relationships evolve through innovation and a profound understanding of our
customers needs. DIC says it will carry on the great traditions of the well
known brands it has had since starting in ANZ 60 years ago as Coates Brothers.

DIC says that with this change its product labeling
will take on the identity of DIC, and the Coates logo will gradually be
withdrawn. It says its commitments to the newspaper, packaging, publication and
graphics markets with world leading products and service will continue under
our new product branding.

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