9 paint container. This revolutionary new package holds 2.5 gallons of paint that can be tinted to any shade in the Dutch Boy ® palette. It features a built-in roller tray, an easy-carry handle and a lid that’s a snap to open and close. The Ready to Roll TM container represents another break- through for our Dutch Boy ® product line and continues to provide Dutch Boy ® paint retailers with the most compelling, consumer-friendly, easy-to-use innovations in the paint category.  The Pratt & Lambert ® brand also attracted attention in 2004 with the relaunch of the Acco- lade ® product line and the introduction of our Never Compromise ™ Color Center. Accolade ® is a family of 100% acrylic paints formulated for superior adhesion, excellent hiding, and out- standing durability. The new Accolade ® tagline, The Crown Jewel of Paints$^{™}$, communicates the outstanding performance consumers and profes- sional painters can expect from this premium line. Our Never Compromise ™ Color Center makes finding the right colors and inspirational materials easier than ever. The color palette is organized in both clean and muted tones that are presented on punch-out color chips to help in color coordination. The Color Center also includes the Williamsburg Color ® Collection, which captures the traditional colors and unique- ly American style of Colonial Williamsburg.  out their rich history and continue to develop products that deliver long lasting beauty, pro- tection and convenience. In 2004, we introduced new Minwax ® Clear Brushing Lacquer designed to provide a traditional, time-honored finish with the ease of brush application and no sanding between fast drying coats. Our new Thompson’s ® WaterSeal ® Concrete Care line offers a full  line of products to beautify and protect walk- ways, driveways and patios. And, our new  Thompson’s ® WaterSeal ® Deck Stripper restores wood’s natural color and beauty. For floors, the new DuraSeal ™ QuickCoat Stain features 2-hour dry time in a palette that includes exist- ing DuraSeal TM  and certified Minwax ® colors. DIVERSIFIED BRANDS – In 2004, we made significant additions to our already strong brand portfolio and introduced a wide range of new and distinctive products. To capitalize on the momentum created by our recent introduc- tion of Krylon ® Fusion for Plastic$^{™}$, the first aerosol paint that bonds to plastic, we added satin colors and an assortment of specialty fin- ishes to the line. We also expanded our offering of Krylon ® branded brush-on paints with the introduction of Color Creations ® , a line of unique mix-in-can faux finishes and effects that make advanced painting techniques easy to achieve with no mess and no fuss. Through our acquisition of Paint Sundry Brands Corporation, we added the Purdy ® and Bestt Liebco ® brands of paintbrushes and rollers to our applicator business. The well- known quality associated with these two brands makes them favorites among profes- sional painting contractors and experienced do-it-yourself customers alike. Symphony ™, another brand of Paint Sundry Brands Corpo- ration, is a leader in the growing category of faux finishing tools and applicators. WOOD CARE PRODUCTS – Both our Minwax ® and Thompson’s ® WaterSeal ® brands reached significant milestones in 2004. Minwax ® marked its 100th anniversary and Thompson’s ® WaterSeal ® celebrated its 75th anniversary. In observance of these milestones, our Minwax ® manufacturing site in Flora, Illi- nois was featured on the popular PBS TV series This Old House with Norm Abram, while Thompson’s ® WaterSeal ® was featured in an affiliate museum of the Smithsonian Institution. Both brands have been market leaders through- PRODUCTS SOLD: Branded, private label and licensed brand paints, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishing products, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols and related products MARKETS SERVED: Do-It- Yourselfers, professional painting contractors, industrial maintenance and flooring contractors MAJOR BRANDS SOLD: Dutch Boy ® , Krylon ® , Minwax ® , Cuprinol ® , Thompson’s ® WaterSeal ® , Formby’s ® , Pratt & Lambert ® , Martin Senour ® , H&C ® , White Lightning ® , Dupli-Color ® , Rubberset ® , Purdy ® , Bestt Liebco ® and Accurate Dispersions ™ OUTLETS: Leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors in the United States, Canada and Mexico CONSUMER SEGMENT