Press Releases

-- EBITDA* improves 25% and operating profit increases 68% -- Net income improves $34 million, driving diluted EPS of $0.42 -- Revenues rise 7% on strong pricing and 4% sales volume growth -- Reduced debt leads to 43% reduction in interest expense -- Targeted 2002 EBITDA improvement remains at 20% to 30%

- Revenues rise 23% for the quarter and 15% for nine months - EBITDA* improves 9% for the quarter and 20% for nine months - Income before early debt extinguishment grows $21 million for the quarter and $68 million for nine months - Management targets 20% to 30% EBITDA improvement for the first quarter and full year 2002