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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003

COMMISSION FILE NOS. 33-93644 AND 333-51839

DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
130 West Second Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
(937) 224-4000

State of Incorporation: Delaware

IRS Employer Identification No.: 31-1436349

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act: None

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes[ ] No [X]

At the close of business on March 1, 2004:
Number of shares of common stock outstanding 23,323
Aggregate market value of the Company's voting and non-
voting common stock held by non-affiliates $ 0

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE - None



Except as otherwise stated or unless the context otherwise requires, references
to the "Company" include Day International Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation
that is the Registrant, and each of its subsidiaries. The Company's address is
P.O. Box 338, 130 West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45401-0338, and its telephone
number is (937) 224-4000. The Company's periodic reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") are available at the SEC's website
(www.sec.gov).

Except as otherwise stated, the information contained in this report is given as
of December 31, 2003, the end of the Company's latest fiscal year.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT; INDUSTRY DATA

This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Securities Act of 1933. These are subject to certain risks and uncertainties,
including those identified below, which could affect the Company's actual
results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in
forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "anticipate," "expect,"
"intend," "will likely result," "will continue," and similar expressions
identify forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements include but are not limited to (i) the effect of
leverage, including the limitations imposed by the Company's various debt
instruments; (ii) risks related to significant operations in international
countries, including the translation of operating results to the U.S. dollar;
(iii) the timely development and market acceptance of new products; (v) the
effect of competitive products and pricing; (v) the effect of changing general
and industry specific economic conditions; (vi) the effect of environmental
regulations; and (vii) the potential for technology obsolescence.

While made in good faith and with a reasonable basis based on information
currently available to the Company's management, there is no assurance that any
such forward-looking statements will be achieved or accomplished. The Company is
under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to the extent it
becomes aware that they are not achieved or likely to be achieved for any
reason.

Market data used throughout this report was obtained from internal company
surveys and industry publications. Industry publications generally indicate that
the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be
reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of such information is not
guaranteed. The Company has not independently verified any of such market data.
Similarly, internal company surveys, while believed by the Company to be
reliable, have not been verified by any independent sources.

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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

COMPANY BACKGROUND

The Company is one of the world's leading producers of precision-engineered
products, specializing in the design and customization of consumable
image-transfer products for the graphic arts (printing) industry and consumable
fiber handling products for the textile industry. The Company consists of two
segments: the Image Transfer segment and the Textile Products segment. The Image
Transfer segment consists of the Transfer Media division and the Chemical
Products division. The Transfer Media division is the world's largest designer,
manufacturer and marketer of high-quality printing blankets and sleeves for use
in offset printing. The Company estimates that in 2003 it had the number one
market share in offset-printing blankets and sleeves in North America and
worldwide. The Company is one of the world's largest manufacturers and marketers
of sleeves for use in flexographic printing. The Chemical Products division is a
leading worldwide supplier of pressroom chemicals to the printing industry and
also manufactures the Kompac brand of automatic dampening systems for printing
presses. The Textile Products segment is one of the world's largest
manufacturers and marketers of precision engineered rubber cots, aprons and
other fabricated rubber fiber handling components sold to textile yarn spinners
worldwide.

Affiliates of GSC Partners and SG Capital Partners LLC own substantially all of
the common stock of the Company, with the Company's management holding the
balance of the common stock.

On September 30, 1999, the Company acquired the textile products operations of
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. ("TPO"). TPO is a leading manufacturer and
marketer of high-end precision engineered rubber cots and aprons sold to textile
yarn spinners worldwide and was a major competitor of Day's textile division.

On October 19, 1999, the Company acquired Varn International ("Varn" or
"Chemical Products"). Varn manufactures pressroom chemicals and dampening
systems for the printing industry.

On November 24, 2003, the Company acquired Network Distribution International
("NDI"). NDI is a converter of offset blankets and reseller of ancillary
consumable products to the printing industry, primarily in the United States.
NDI supplies printers with a broad range of printing blankets, pressroom
chemicals, supplies and equipment.

See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on
business segments.

IMAGE TRANSFER

The Image Transfer segment specializes in selling consumable products to the
graphic arts (printing) industry, primarily those used in offset printing.
Offset is the primary printing process for long-run, high-speed applications,
such as the printing of magazines, annual reports, catalogs, direct mail and
newspapers. Flexographic and digital, two other printing processes, are
currently used primarily in short-run, lower speed applications, such as for
printing brochures and packaging material. The Company believes that
applications for image transfer products within flexographic and digital
printing

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processes will increase significantly and that advances in digital technologies
will complement offset printing processes and will provide additional
opportunities for consumable products. It is generally expected that the demand
for these processes will grow rapidly and that they will be used for an
increasing amount of printing jobs. If these other technologies develop so that
they compete effectively with offset printing in the high-speed, long-run
segment of the printing industry, and such technologies are widely adopted, the
business of Image Transfer could be adversely affected. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to effectively develop products for
these technologies or to maintain its market leadership if such processes
replace offset printing to any significant extent. The Company is developing
blankets, sleeves and belts for these new printing machine technologies in
conjunction with the companies working on the printing machine technologies. Due
to the large number of offset printing presses installed in the United States,
management expects that the offset process will continue to be the method of
choice for high-quality, low-cost, long runs. Products designed for use in
offset printing generate the majority of the sales of Image Transfer.

Transfer Media

Offset printing blankets are highly engineered products manufactured to narrow
tolerances and precise specifications. They are composed of multiple layers of
fabric, rubber and adhesives that determine performance features on the printing
press and overall quality of the printing job. Offset printing sleeves are
highly engineered "tubular" blankets that operate at speeds 20% to 30% faster
than those of standard presses. Blankets and sleeves accept ink from cylindrical
printing plates and transfer it to a broad range of paper stocks and other
substrates. Blankets and sleeves are a major determinant of the quality of the
image resolution and consistency of the printed material, as they are required
to perform consistently over a broad range of press speeds and printing
pressures with a wide variety of papers, inks and other chemicals. Blankets and
sleeves are consumable and are replaced at regular intervals depending on the
process used and printing requirements. Due to the importance of blankets and
sleeves in determining the overall quality of the printing job, and because
their cost typically represents less than 1% of the cost of the printed page,
price is only one of the factors in the end-user's purchase decision.

Chemical Products

Chemical Products manufactures two categories of products: pressroom chemicals
and dampening systems. Chemical Products manufactures over 100 different
pressroom chemicals, which can be classified into the following categories: (i)
roller and blanket washes, which are used to remove ink and glaze from the
surface of the rollers and blankets on the printing press; (ii) fountain
solutions, which are used to prevent ink from migrating to non-print areas of
the printing plate; (iii) anti-setoff powders, which are used by sheet fed and
letter press printers to prevent ink from transferring from the top of one sheet
to the bottom of the next; (iv) lithographic chemicals and specialties; and (v)
silicones, which are used in heatset web offset to provide support in certain
printing processes. Chemical Products' products can be grouped into standard and
custom products. Product lines are formulated to meet regional requirements. For
example, high volume printing operations, such as major daily newspapers and
commercial heatset web, often require custom fountain solutions.

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Products

The Company manufactures a full line of high-quality, name brand printing
blankets and sleeves to both web-fed (continuous roll) and sheet-fed (individual
sheet) offset printers under the "Day," "David M," "Freedom" and "IPT" brands.
In addition, through its acquisition of NDI, it offers a line of name brand
blankets produced by competitors. The Company's printing blankets and sleeves
are used to print magazines, advertising material, business forms, packaging,
newspapers and other printed material. As a result of the superior quality,
reliability and value of the Company's printing blankets and sleeves and its
customer service, the Company is able to command premium prices for its
products.

The Company's leading printing blankets are the 9500 dayGraphica(R), 4000
dayGraphica(R), 3000 Patriot(R), 3610 dayGraphica(R), 8500 AccuDot(R),
QuantaLith(R) Gold and QuantaLith(R) Blue lines, which produce high-quality
images, particularly on high-speed printing presses. The Freedom brand was
introduced in 2001 to address the group of customers who were looking for an
economically priced product where quality was a secondary consideration. In
2003, the Company introduced the Durazone blanket, which is a longer-lasting,
more durable blanket. At the end of 2003, the Company is the sole manufacturer
of tubular, seamless printing sleeves for use on Heidelberg Web Press, Inc.'s
"gapless" webpresses.

During the latter part of 2001, the Company began producing consumable products
for digital printing presses. Sales of these products are expected to grow as
digital printing presses are sold that utilize these products. The Company is
evaluating the production of other prototypes for new short-run color printing
processes.

Transfer Media manufactures a wide array of sleeves used in the flexographic
printing process under the Rotec name. Rotec gained industry prominence in 1993
with the introduction of the compressible sleeve, a product innovation enabling
flexographic printers to achieve higher levels of print quality. The base
technology for the flexographic sleeve has the potential for use in other
printing segments as well (e.g., gravure and offset), which may expand the
market segments for sleeve technology. The Company has entered into an agreement
with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company to manufacture an "in-the-round"
sleeve under the Cyrel(R) brand name for flexographic presses.

Transfer Media also manufactures and sells two lines of specialty products
consisting of (i) pre-inked porous rolls for use in business machines, automated
bank teller machines, ticket machines and credit card imprinters and (ii) cast
urethane mats used by the box board corrugating industry as a backing material
in cutting operations. The Company sells printing accessories such as cylinder
packing papers and aluminum bars for mounting blankets onto press cylinders. In
addition, the Company sells custom rubber compounds to several wire coaters in
Europe.

Chemical Products has developed products that speed wash-up, color changes and
blanket and roller maintenance; all formulated to reduce downtime and improve
productivity. Roller and blanket washes are used to remove ink and glaze from
the surface of the rollers and blankets on the printing press. Chemical Products
makes over 25 washes, grouped into five different categories: premium,
environmental, general purpose, fast drying and specialty. Chemical Products is
a market leader in the area of environmental washes, which constitutes an
important subcategory of Chemical Products' overall roller and blanket washes
business.

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Chemical Products has created a family of fountain solutions, which are used to
prevent ink from migrating to non-print areas of the printing plate, to cover
all requirements from high-speed web printing presses down to small offset
duplicating printing presses. The fountain solutions and fountain additives are
adjusted for water condition and properly balanced and fortified to improve
print quality and press productivity. Chemical Products has created a line of
alcohol-free fountain solutions formulated to eliminate the use of isopropyl
alcohol from the process thus improving the pressroom environment.

Antisetoff powders are used extensively by sheetfed, offset and letterpress
printers to prevent ink from transferring from the top of one sheet to the
bottom of the next. Chemical Products offers an extensive range of silicone and
conventional antisetoff powders to meet all industry requirements.

Lithographic chemicals and specialties include a wide range of products
(including deglazers, additives, plate cleaners, aerosols) formulated to meet
the evolving needs of the printing industry.

Silicones are used in heatset web offset printing to provide slip to the sheet
as it passes over the former board. Chemical Products offers an extensive line
of conventional silicones, as well as new technology silicones.

Chemical Products also manufactures the patented Kompac Dampening System and
other mechanical devices for offset printing presses. Chemical Products
manufactures six different Kompac Dampening Systems models to fit more than 8
different presses, both for new and retrofit applications. Kompac Dampening
Systems consume other products manufactured by Chemical Products, such as
fountain solutions.

Sales and Distribution

Image Transfer has adopted an integrated approach to product development,
marketing, sales and distribution. Sales professionals in the United States have
strong customer relationships and superior technical expertise. The
international sales force includes sales professionals in Australia, Brazil,
Canada, China/Hong Kong, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico,
Russia, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom.

Image Transfer's sales force calls directly on end-users and promotes the
quality and technical features of the Company's products to pressroom foremen,
purchasing agents, plant managers and press operators. Depending on the market
and product, the end-users can then order directly from the Company or through
authorized converters or dealers. Image Transfer distributes a majority of its
products through a large network of converters, including NDI, who buy and cut
printing blanket rolls to customized orders and dealers and sub-dealers who buy
finished products, store inventory and hold receivables. Converters are
value-added dealers who typically purchase rolls of uncut printing blankets from
the Company and then cut, finish and package the blankets for sale to dealers or
end-users. The Company believes that it has one of the most effective networks
of converters and dealers in the industry. The sales force works closely with
converters and dealers through joint calling efforts on end-users and training
programs. In addition, sales and technical associates work directly with large
end-users to identify the printing blankets and sleeves that best suit that
printer's particular needs and formulate solutions to complex printing problems.
NDI distributes products manufactured by the Company, as well as other blanket
manufacturers. The Company distributes a substantial portion of its products
direct to end-users.

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TEXTILE PRODUCTS

The Textile Products segment manufactures highly engineered rubber rollers,
known as cots, and flexible belts, known as aprons, for utilization in yarn
spinning machinery. As a result of continuing technological improvements in
automated high-speed spinning frames, customers continue to demand cots and
aprons of higher quality and greater flexibility to meet their specialized needs
and are typically willing to pay a premium for cots and aprons that meet their
value equation. The Company is known as a leader in technological innovation and
quality and has the broadest line of cots and aprons and related products of any
global manufacturer.

Products

With the broadest line of cots and aprons of any manufacturer, the Company
offers its customers both general purpose and specialty cots and aprons
recognized in the global marketplace under the DAYtex(R) and Accotex(R) brand
names, with over 4,000 different SKUs. General-purpose cots and aprons include a
full line of products designed for "short staple" fibers (such as cotton) and
"long staple" fibers (such as wool), while specialty cots and aprons include
glass-forming aprons, carpet cots and drawing cots. The Company provides
high-quality, precision engineered products that deliver superior value to its
customers. As a result, Textile Products has been an industry leader in quality
and performance, allowing the Company to command premium pricing for its
products.

Because of changes in the spinning process, increasing textile machine speeds
and other rigorous process demands, spinning industry suppliers are constantly
challenged to improve the precision, quality and consistency of their products.
The Company continues to introduce highly engineered cots and aprons targeted to
the high-speed ring and air-jet spinning markets. Products such as
aluminum-lined cots provide improved rigidity and tolerance and have been widely
accepted in the marketplace. Although fewer cots are used on these machines, the
cots that are used are replaced more frequently, are more technologically
advanced, are environmentally friendly and command higher prices compared to
traditional ring spinning cots.

Other products and services include ribbons (take-up roll covering), cot
installation presses, various other accessories and reconditioning services.

Textile Products' product development has allowed the Company to diversify into
new markets. The Company has developed specialty lines of aprons including
glass-forming aprons, which are used to make glass fiber from liquid glass, and
texturizing aprons, which are used to finish certain types of synthetic
filaments. Textile Products also manufactures and markets bolsters and rubber
shrinkage belts for use in fabric pre-shrinking processes, such as those used
for denim, as well as rubber-covered industrial rollers for textile and other
industrial applications.

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Sales and Distribution

The Company believes that the quality, technical proficiency and experience of
its Textile Products sales force distinguishes its marketing efforts from those
of competitors. Textile Products' sales professionals have extensive knowledge
of the spinning and weaving process. The sales force markets its products
directly to end-users, primarily textile mills, and original equipment
manufacturers.

RAW MATERIALS

Rubber polymers are a key component in most of the products of Transfer Media
and Textile Products. The Chemical Products division purchases approximately 200
different raw materials from a variety of key national suppliers, and holds
supply agreements with many of them. However, no single supplier accounts for
more than 10% of total raw material costs. The largest raw material component
for Chemical Products is petroleum distillates, such as aliphatics and
aromatics. Raw material purchases accounted for approximately 50% of cost of
goods sold for the Company's products during 2003, 2002 and 2001. Various
fabrics and rubber represented approximately 30% of all raw materials purchased
in each of 2003, 2002 and 2001. The Company has developed contingency plans to
address any supply line disruptions, including identifying alternative sources
and maintaining a safety stock of critical raw materials.

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in petroleum prices on certain raw
material costs and historically has been able to pass on price increases to
customers.

The Company purchases its raw material requirements from a number of suppliers
on a purchase order basis, and the Company believes that there are sufficient
sources of supply for the foreseeable future.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The research and development staff is focused on current product and process
improvement efforts, as well as development of new consumables for future Image
Transfer and Textile Products processes. The Company's active patents have been
important to its existing product line, and increased emphasis is being placed
on new product technologies. Active efforts to obtain additional patents are
underway on a variety of technologies, including certain process patents.

In addition to its extensive patent and trademark portfolio, the Company has a
variety of working agreements with key partners in the image transfer business.
These agreements and other efforts with original equipment manufacturers may
stimulate proprietary processes and additional patent applications. In 2004,
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG announced that they are divesting their webpress
business and their 50%-ownership in Nexpress Solutions LLC. The Company has
long-standing relationships with both of these companies and expects these
relationships to continue.

COMPETITION

The Company competes with a number of manufacturers in the image transfer and
textile components industries, with the main competitive factors being quality,
performance, service and price. While the Company competes with a number of
manufacturers of offset printing blankets, including Reeves International, Inc.
("Reeves"), Polyfibron Technologies, Inc. ("Polyfibron"), a subsidiary of

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MacDermid, and Kinyosha Printing Company, Ltd. Chemical Products competes with a
number of manufacturers of pressroom chemicals. The principal competitors are
Anchor Chemical, Rycoline and PRISCO. In the United States, NDI competes with
several distributors, many of which are customers of the Company. Rotec's
principal competitors are Rossini, Polywest Kunststofftechnik, and Axcyl Inc., a
subsidiary of Polyfibron. Accel Graphics, a division of Parmarco, is the only
main competitor to the Kompac line.

In Textile Products, the Company competes with manufacturers such as Hokushin
Corporation, Yamauchi and Berkol AG (Switzerland).

Some of the Company's competitors may have greater financial and other resources
than the Company and may consequently have more operating flexibility and a
greater ability to expand production capacity and increase research and
development expenditures.

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

The Company's principal international manufacturing facilities are located in
Dundee, Scotland (Transfer Media), Ahaus, Germany (Transfer Media), Manchester,
England (Chemical Products) and Munster, Germany (Textile Products). In
addition, the Company maintains facilities in Australia, Brazil, China/Hong
Kong, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico and Russia.

The Company manufactures and markets its products worldwide through several
international subsidiaries and independent agents. The Company's worldwide
operations are subject to the risks normally associated with international
operations including, but not limited to, the disruption of markets, changes in
export or import laws, restrictions on currency exchanges, and the modification
or introduction of other governmental policies with potentially adverse effects.

Approximately 53% of the Company's 2003 sales were derived from products sold to
customers outside the United States. This has increased from 49% in 2002 and 47%
in 2001. The U.S. dollar value of these revenues varies with currency exchange
rate fluctuations, and the Company may be exposed to gains or losses based upon
such fluctuations. Significant increases in the value of the U.S. dollar
relative to foreign currencies could have an adverse effect on the Company's
ability to meet interest and principal obligations on its U.S.
dollar-denominated debt. The Company periodically enters into forward foreign
exchange contracts to protect it against a portion of such foreign exchange
movements.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The Company's facilities in the United States are subject to federal, state and
local environmental laws and regulations, including those governing discharges
to the air and water, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes,
and the remediation of contamination associated with releases of hazardous
substances. International facilities are subject to their respective countries'
federal and local environmental requirements, as well as the environmental
requirements promulgated by the European Union, where applicable. The Company
has made, and will continue to make, expenditures to comply with current and
future environmental requirements. Environmental requirements are becoming
increasingly stringent, and therefore the Company's expenditures for
environmental compliance may increase in the future.

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Based on environmental assessments conducted by independent environmental
consultants, except as otherwise stated herein, the Company believes that its
operations are currently in compliance with environmental laws and regulations,
except as would not be expected to have a material adverse effect on the
Company. However, there can be no assurances that environmental requirements
will not change in the future or that the Company will not incur significant
costs in the future to comply with such requirements. In addition, the Company's
operations involve the handling of toluene and other hazardous substances, and
if a release of hazardous substances occurs on or from the Company's facilities,
the Company may be required to pay the cost of remedying any condition caused by
such release, the amount of which could be material.

On July 11, 2002, the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued the
proposed Maximum Achievable Control Technology ("MACT") standard for the
Printing source category. This MACT standard is applicable to sources located at
the Company's U.S. operations. The MACT requirements were placed into effect on
March 15, 2003. The primary effect of this rule will be to require
implementation of additional air emission monitoring systems at the Company's
U.S. facilities. These rules will require certain modifications to the plant
facilities over the next two years that will total approximately $0.7 million
for U.S. operations.

ASSOCIATES

The Company currently employs approximately 1,470 full-time associates
worldwide, of which approximately 780 are employed in the United States and
Canada. The Company's associates in Dundee, Scotland, and Munster, Germany are
represented by labor unions. In January 2004, the labor union in Dundee entered
into a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Company, expiring
on December 31, 2006. The labor union in Munster has entered into collective
bargaining agreements with the Company pertaining to general working conditions
and to salaries and wages. The agreement as to general working conditions
expires December 31, 2006, and the agreement as to salaries and wages expires
June 30, 2005. None of the Company's U.S. associates are covered by a collective
bargaining agreement. To encourage productivity improvements, a portion of each
associate's total compensation is tied to a performance bonus. The Company
considers its employee relations to be good.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

As noted below, the Company operates state-of-the-art, manufacturing facilities
strategically located throughout the world. The Company believes that it has
sufficient capacity at its manufacturing facilities to meet its production needs
for the foreseeable future, and further believes that all its sales worldwide
can be sourced through these facilities. A majority of the Company's
manufacturing facilities are ISO certified. The Company's significant facilities
are listed below:



SIZE OWNED/
LOCATION SEGMENT (Sq. Ft.) LEASED

Manufacturing:
Addison, Illinois Image Transfer 38,600 Owned
Asheville, North Carolina Image Transfer/
Textile Products 240,600 Owned
Covington, Georgia Image Transfer 8,100 Leased
Fairfield, New Jersey Image Transfer 19,900 Leased
Fletcher, North Carolina Image Transfer 19,000 Leased
Greenville, South Carolina Textile Products 85,200 Owned
Houston, Texas Image Transfer 64,000 Owned
Three Rivers, Michigan Image Transfer 58,000 Owned
West Chester, Ohio Image Transfer 14,500 Leased
Ahaus, Germany Image Transfer 36,200 Owned
Chrastava, Czech Republic Image Transfer 9,300 Owned
Dundee, Scotland Image Transfer 184,300 Owned
Foshan, China Image Transfer 19,000 Leased
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Image Transfer 8,300 Leased
Manchester, England (Irlam) Image Transfer 66,000 Owned
Melbourne, Australia Image Transfer 28,700 Owned
Munster, Germany Textile Products 79,600 Leased
Parana, Brazil Image Transfer 10,800 Leased
Warehouse/Converting:
Cleveland, Ohio Image Transfer 37,800 Leased
Eagan, Minnesota Image Transfer 10,500 Leased
Elk Grove, Illinois Image Transfer 4,500 Leased
Hanover, Massachusetts Image Transfer 20,000 Leased
Little Elm, Texas Image Transfer 16,200 Leased
Monrovia, California Image Transfer 25,900 Leased
Nashville, Tennessee Image Transfer 5,000 Leased
Rockland, Massachusetts Image Transfer 37,500 Leased
Lerma, Mexico Image Transfer 15,900 Owned
Moscow, Russia Image Transfer 1,000 Leased
Paris, France Image Transfer 23,400 Leased
Sales Office:
Dayton, Ohio Corporate/Image Transfer 13,800 Leased
Albavilla, Italy Image Transfer 400 Leased
Hong Kong, China Image Transfer 8,000 Leased
Hong Kong, China Textile Products 600 Leased
Lugano, Switzerland Image Transfer 800 Leased
Milan, Italy (Trezzano, Rosa) Textile Products 1,500 Leased
Reutlingen, Germany Image Transfer 19,400 Leased
Tokyo, Japan Image Transfer 600 Leased
Willich, Germany Image Transfer 5,500 Leased


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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings arising
in the ordinary course of business. None of the matters in which the Company is
currently involved, either individually or in the aggregate, is expected to have
a material adverse effect on the Company's business or financial condition.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of 2003.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS

As of March 1, 2004, there were 19 holders of record of shares of Common Stock.
Sale or transfer of the Common Stock is subject to the terms of a Stockholders
Agreement that all stockholders have signed. There is no established trading
market for the Common Stock. The Company has never paid or declared a cash
dividend on the Common Stock.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth summary financial data of the Company for each of
the five fiscal years, during the period ended December 31, 2003.



2003 1999
(a)(b) 2002 2001 2000 (c)(d)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales $ 288,987 $ 259,948 $ 254,146 $ 280,573 $ 198,418
Gross profit 105,169 95,522 91,159 109,556 75,082
Operating profit 39,860 38,122 26,662 46,514 32,861
Income (loss) before cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle (6,373) 9,182 (5,108) 6,902 1,394
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle 616
Net income (loss) (6,373) 9,798 (5,108) 6,902 1,394
Net loss available to common
shareholders (16,041) (7,493) (20,066) (6,038) (5,172)
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Capital expenditures $ 6,874 $ 8,264 $ 12,983 $ 10,324 $ 5,936
Depreciation 9,309 8,197 7,308 7,319 6,432
Amortization 6,303 6,332 9,972 9,932 10,313
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF PERIOD):
Fixed assets, net of accumulated
depreciation $ 74,167 $ 74,319 $ 72,216 $ 69,484 $ 69,739
Total assets 371,540 319,877 317,004 330,492 334,504
Long-term and subordinated long-term
debt (including current maturities) 279,820 252,145 263,831 268,270 279,830
Redeemable preferred stock 146,649 126,646 109,354 94,396 81,456
Stockholders' equity (deficit) (127,724) (119,450) (115,918) (94,443) (89,428)


(a) Effective July 1, 2003, the Company adopted SFAS No. 150 and has
recorded dividends of $10,336 on the redeemable preferred stock as
interest expense subsequent to adoption.

(b) The Company acquired NDI as of November 24, 2003. The statement of
operations data includes the results of this acquisition from the date
of acquisition.

(c) The Company acquired TPO as of September 30, 1999 and Varn as of
October 19, 1999. The statement of operations data includes the results
of these acquisitions from the dates of acquisition.

(d) Income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle in 1999 was restated to reflect the adoption of SFAS No. 145
as of January 1, 2003, and to reclassify the pre-tax loss of $1,428 on
early extinguishment of debt to interest expense.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

The following should be read in conjunction with "Selected Financial Data" and
"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" and notes thereto included
elsewhere in this report.

On November 24, 2003, Network Distribution International ("NDI") was acquired.
Its results of operations are included in the Company's consolidated results of
operations for the period subsequent to the acquisition. Accordingly, the
results of operations for historical as well as future periods may not be
comparable to prior periods.



YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2003 DECEMBER 31, 2002 DECEMBER 31, 2001
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

Net sales $ 289.0 100.0% $ 259.9 100.0% $ 254.1 100.0%
Cost of goods sold 183.8 63.6 164.4 63.3 163.0 64.2
------- -------- ---------- ------- --------- -------
Gross profit 105.2 36.4 95.5 36.7 91.1 35.8
SG&A 63.5 22.0 55.5 21.3 54.1 21.3
Restructuring costs 0.1 0.0 4.9 1.9
Amortization of intangibles 0.8 0.3 0.8 0.3 4.4 1.7
Management fees and expenses 1.0 0.3 1.0 0.4 1.0 0.4
------- -------- ---------- ------- --------- -------
Operating profit $ 39.9 13.8% $ 38.1 14.7% $ 26.7 10.5%
======= ======== ========== ======= ========= =======


COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002

Net sales increased $29.0 million (11.2%) to $289.0 million, primarily as a
result of favorable changes in foreign currency rates and higher sales volumes
in Europe. Sales in 2003 include $6.6 million of incremental sales subsequent to
the date of acquisitions. Sales in 2003 were positively affected by $17.0
million of favorable changes in foreign currency rates used to translate
international sales into U.S. dollars and increased sales volumes of $2.3
million in the United States and $4.0 million in Europe. Image Transfer's sales
increased $28.9 million (13.7%) to $240.5 million. Image Transfer's sales were
positively affected by $12.2 million as a result of the effect of changes in
foreign currency rates and increased sales volumes of $12.5 million in the
United States and $5.0 million in Europe. The higher U.S. Image Transfer sales
volume was primarily as a result of sales from business acquisitions in 2003 of
$6.6 million and from higher sales volumes across substantially all product
lines. Europe sales volume increased primarily from market share gains in the
chemical products business in the United Kingdom and Germany. Textile Products'
sales increased $0.1 million (0.2%) to $48.4 million. Foreign currency rate
changes positively affected Textile Products' sales by $4.7 million. Textile
Products' sales decreased as a result of decreased volume of $3.6 million in the
United States and $1.0 million in Europe and export markets. The lower U.S.
Textile Products sales volume is primarily due to reduced demand in the U.S.
textile industry as a result of weak consumer demand for textile and apparel
products coupled with increased imports of low cost goods from Asia and South
America. The ongoing restructuring of the U.S. textile manufacturing industry
has resulted in further consolidation and closure of yarn spinning mills as well
as weaving facilities. Weak sales have forced textile manufacturers to cut
expenses and reduce inventories, which have had a direct effect on reducing
Textile Products' sales.

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Gross profit increased $9.6 million (10.1%) to $105.2 million. Foreign currency
rate changes increased gross profit by $6.0 million. As a percentage of net
sales, gross profit decreased slightly to 36.4% for the year ended December 31,
2003, from 36.7% for the comparable period in 2002.

Selling, general & administrative expenses increased $8.0 million (14.5%) to
$63.5 million primarily as a result of foreign currency rate changes. As a
percentage of net sales, SG&A increased to 22.0% from 21.3% for the comparable
period in 2002. Changes in foreign currency rates increased SG&A costs by $3.5
million in 2003. SG&A costs also increased as a result of higher insurance costs
and higher selling and distribution costs from higher sales levels, as well as
SG&A costs related to businesses acquired in 2003.

A pre-tax charge of $0.5 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2001 for
severance and termination costs to relocate the Textile Products operations from
its Asheville, North Carolina, facility to its Greenville, South Carolina,
facility. During the first quarter of 2002, the Company reversed $0.1 million of
the reserve. Additionally, pre-tax charges of $0.3 million have been recorded in
2002 for relocation of machinery and equipment and write-off of abandoned
assets. As of December 31, 2002, the relocation plan was complete.

During the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company ceased operations at its Transfer
Media facility in Longwood, Florida. A pre-tax charge of $3.0 million was
recorded in 2001 for severance costs for 55 associates, write-off of abandoned
assets and costs related to closing the facility. During the second quarter of
2002, final severance payments were paid to all associates and the remaining
reserve of $0.1 million for severance costs was reversed.

Operating profit increased $1.7 million to $39.9 million. As a percentage of net
sales, operating profit was 13.8% for the year ended December 31, 2003, compared
to 14.7% in 2002. Image Transfer's operating profit increased $4.2 million
(11.2%) to $41.7 million, primarily as a result of higher sales volumes. As a
percentage of net sales, Image Transfer's operating profit decreased to 17.4%
for the year ended December 31, 2003, compared to 17.7% in 2002, primarily as a
result of higher development costs for new products. Textile Products' operating
profit decreased $2.2 million (34.5%) to $4.3 million. As a percentage of net
sales, Textile Products' operating profit was 8.8% for the year ended December
31, 2003, compared to 13.5% in 2002. Textile Products' operating profit was
adversely affected by underabsorbed fixed overhead costs resulting from lower
U.S. production volumes and by costs related to write-off of non-productive
equipment.

Other expense was $3.0 million in 2003, compared to other income of $1.9 million
in 2002. The other (income) expense is primarily due to foreign currency
transaction (gains) losses incurred in the normal course of international
subsidiaries doing business in other than their functional currency as well as a
result of intercompany financing arrangements. Other expense in 2003 includes a
loss of $3.2 million on the mark-to-market of the euro-denominated Tranche A
Term Loan, a loss of $1.1 million from the sale of the South African business
and a gain of $0.9 million from the sale of excess land in Mauldin, South
Carolina.

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The Company recorded income tax expense on a loss before income taxes in 2003.
The effective tax rate for 2003 is affected by the adoption of SFAS No. 150 and
the non-deductible preferred stock dividends now reflected as interest expense.
Adjusted for the preferred stock dividends, the effective tax rate would be
51.5%. The effective tax rate is further affected by foreign-sourced dividends
and income taxable in the United States and non-deductible expenses. The
effective tax rate for 2002 was 40.0%.

As of January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS Nos. 141, "Business
Combinations" and 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" and ceased
recording amortization of goodwill of approximately $3.7 million per year and
recognized pre-tax income of $1.0 million for the cumulative effect of the
change in accounting principle for the amount of the unamortized deferred credit
related to the excess over cost arising from the TPO acquisition.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial
Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity." This statement
establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain
financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity and
requires that the Company's redeemable preferred stock be recorded in the same
manner as long-term debt. The Company adopted the statement as of July 1, 2003.
Beginning in the third quarter of 2003, the Company reflects the redeemable
preferred stock as long-term debt and accrued dividends are shown as interest
expense. This statement will have no effect on the net loss available to common
shareholders, cash flows of the Company or the Company's compliance with its
debt covenants.

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002, COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001

Net sales increased $5.8 million (2.3%) to $259.9 million, primarily as a result
of favorable changes in foreign currency rates and higher sales volume in
Europe. Sales in 2002 were positively affected by $4.5 million of favorable
changes in foreign currency rates used to translate international sales into
U.S. dollars and increased sales volumes of $3.0 million in Europe. Image
Transfer's sales increased $6.8 million (3.3%) to $211.6 million. Image
Transfer's sales were positively affected by $3.2 million as a result of the
effect of changes in foreign currency rates. Excluding the effect of foreign
currency rate changes, Image Transfer's sales increased $3.6 million (1.8%) from
the comparable period in 2001. The increase is mainly a result of higher sales
volumes in Europe. Textile Products' sales decreased $1.0 million (2.1%) to
$48.3 million. Foreign currency rate changes positively affected Textile
Products' sales by $1.3 million. Textile Products' sales decreased as a result
of decreased volume of $2.0 million in the United States and $0.3 million in
Europe and export markets.

Gross profit increased $4.4 million (4.8%) to $95.5 million. Foreign currency
rate changes increased gross profit by $0.8 million. As a percentage of net
sales, gross profit increased to 36.7% for the year ended December 31, 2002,
from 35.8% for the comparable period in 2001, primarily as a result of benefits
realized from the restructuring activities performed in the second half of 2001
and the first quarter of 2002.

Selling, general & administrative expenses increased $1.4 million (2.6%) to
$55.5 million primarily as a result of foreign currency rate changes. Changes in
foreign currency rates increased SG&A costs by $1.0 million in 2002. Active cost
reduction and prior year restructuring activities offset substantially all of
the increases in health care, retirement, incentive and insurance costs. As a
percentage of net sales, SG&A remained constant at 21.3%.

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A pre-tax charge of $0.5 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2001 for
severance and termination costs to relocate the Textile Products operations from
its Asheville, North Carolina, facility to its Greenville, South Carolina,
facility. During the first quarter of 2002, the Company reversed $0.1 million of
the reserve. Additionally, pre-tax charges of $0.3 million and $0.4 million have
been recorded in 2002 and 2001 for relocation of machinery and equipment and
write-off of abandoned assets. As of December 31, 2002, the relocation plan was
complete.

During the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company ceased operations at its Transfer
Media facility in Longwood, Florida. A pre-tax charge of $3.0 million was
recorded in 2001 for severance costs for 55 associates, write-off of abandoned
assets and costs related to closing the facility. During the second quarter of
2002, final severance payments were paid to all associates and the remaining
reserve of $0.1 million for severance costs was reversed.

Also during the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company completed plans to relocate
its Chemical Products German sales office into other existing facilities and the
U.S. sales and administrative functions from Oakland, New Jersey to other U.S.
locations. A pre-tax charge of $1.0 million was recorded for severance costs for
21 associates, costs for closing the offices and loss on the sale of fixed
assets. As of December 31, 2002, this plan was complete.

Operating profit increased $11.5 million to $38.1 million. The increase in
operating profit was partly attributable to the adoption of SFAS Nos. 141 and
142 and the related reduction in the amortization of goodwill of $3.7 million
and to $4.8 million of lower restructuring costs in 2002. Excluding the
restructuring costs of $0.1 million and $4.9 million in 2002 and 2001 and the
amortization of goodwill of $3.7 million in 2001, operating profit increased
$3.0 million (8.5%) from $35.2 million to $38.2 million. As a percentage of net
sales, operating profit (excluding amortization of goodwill in 2001 and the
restructuring costs in 2002 and 2001) was 14.7% for the year ended December 31,
2002, compared to 13.9% in 2001. Image Transfer's operating profit increased
$2.1 million (5.9%) to $37.5 million, primarily as a result of higher sales
volumes. As a percentage of net sales, Image Transfer's operating profit
increased to 17.7% for the year ended December 31, 2002, compared to 17.3% in
2001. Textile Products' operating profit increased $0.4 million (6.5%) to $6.5
million, primarily as a result of foreign exchange rate changes. As a percentage
of net sales, Textile Products' operating profit was 13.5% for the year ended
December 31, 2002, compared to 12.4% in 2001.

Other income was $1.9 million in 2002, compared to other expense of $0.6 million
in 2001. The other (income) expense is primarily due to foreign currency
transaction (gains) losses incurred in the normal course of international
subsidiaries doing business in other than their functional currency as well as a
result of intercompany financing arrangements.

The effective tax rate benefit for 2002 was 30.6%. The Company recorded income
tax expense for 2001 on a loss before taxes. This effect is a result of foreign
sourced dividends and income taxable in the United States and non-deductible
expenses.

As of January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS Nos. 141, "Business
Combinations" and 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" and ceased
recording amortization of goodwill of approximately $3.7 million per year and
recognized pre-tax income of $1.0 million for the cumulative effect of the
change in accounting principle for the amount of the unamortized deferred credit
related to

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the excess over cost arising from the TPO acquisition. The Company completed the
initial review of the recoverability of goodwill as of January 1, 2002, and the
subsequent review as of March 31, 2002, and has determined that no impairment of
goodwill is indicated.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

The Company conducts a significant amount of business and has operating and
sales facilities in countries outside the United States. As a result, the
Company is subject to business risks inherent in non-U.S. activities, including
political uncertainty, import and export limitations, exchange controls and
currency fluctuations. The Company believes risks related to its international
operations are mitigated due to the political and economic stability of the
countries in which its largest international operations are located, the
stand-alone nature of the operations, the Company's limited net asset exposure,
forward foreign exchange contract practices and pricing flexibility. Thus, while
changes in foreign currency values do affect earnings, the longer-term economic
effect of these changes should not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Certain of the Company's international subsidiaries make purchases and sales in
designated currencies other than their functional currency. As a result, they
are subject to transaction exposures that arise from foreign exchange movements
between the date that the foreign currency transaction is recorded and the date
it is consummated. In addition, the Company has intercompany loans outstanding
with certain international subsidiaries in their local currencies, exposing it
to the effect of changes in exchange rates at loan issue and loan repayment
dates. The Company periodically enters into forward foreign exchange contracts
to protect it against such foreign exchange movements. The contract value of
these foreign exchange contracts was approximately $15.9 million at December 31,
2003, $10.1 million at December 31, 2002 and $9.3 million at December 31, 2001.
These contracts generally expire within three to twelve months. At December 31,
2003, the Company has outstanding (euro)25.8 million of term loans issued under
the Senior Secured Credit Facility. The Company has issued euro-denominated debt
in order to protect the Company's investments in Europe from fluctuations in the
euro compared to the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency gains (losses), included in
other (expense) income-net, were $(2.6) million in 2003, $1.3 million in 2002
and $(0.9) million in 2001. Based on the Company's overall foreign currency
exchange rate exposure at December 31, 2003, a 10% adverse change in foreign
currency exchange rates would result in a hypothetical estimated loss in
earnings of approximately $3.0 million. If the forward contracts and the
euro-denominated Tranche A Term Loan are aggregated with the Company's other
exposures, a 10% adverse change in foreign currency exchange rates would result
in an insignificant hypothetical estimated loss in earnings.

INTEREST RATE RISKS

The Company is subject to market risk from exposure to changes in the interest
rates based on its financing activities. The Company utilizes a mix of debt
maturities along with both fixed- and variable-rate debt to manage its exposure
to changes in interest rates and to minimize interest expense. During 2003, the
Company entered into a $25 million interest rate swap to swap a portion of the
Company's variable rate debt to fixed rates. The swap expires in September 2006.
The Company does not expect changes in interest rates to have a material effect
on income or cash flows in 2004, although there can be no assurance that
interest rates will not materially change.

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COMMODITY RISKS

Rubber polymers and fabrics are key components in most of the Transfer Media and
Textile products. The Company is exposed to changes in the costs of these
components. Chemical Products is exposed to changes in the cost of certain
petroleum-based components. The largest raw material component in Pressroom
Chemicals' products is petroleum distillates, such as aliphatics and aromatics.
When commodity prices increase, the Company has historically passed on increases
to its customers to maintain its profit margins. Conversely, when commodity
prices decline, the Company generally lowers its sales prices to meet
competitive pressures. Because the Company has historically been able to raise
sales prices to offset higher costs, management believes that a 10% change in
the cost of its components could have a short-term effect until sales price
increases take effect, but overall would not have a material effect on income or
cash flows for a fiscal year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company has historically generated sufficient funds from its operations to
fund its working capital and capital expenditure requirements.

The Company's expenditures for plant, property and equipment were $6.9 million
in 2003, $8.3 million in 2002, and $13.0 million in 2001. The Company believes
that capital expenditures of $9.0 million to $12.0 million annually over the
next several years will be sufficient to maintain its leading market position.
The Company expects to fund these capital expenditures from cash flow from
operations.

The Company is highly leveraged. At December 31, 2003, the Company's aggregate
indebtedness is approximately $279.8 million and the aggregate liquidation
preference of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock is $70.4 million (which, subject
to certain conditions, may be exchanged for Exchange Debentures). At December
31, 2003, the aggregate liquidation preference of the Convertible Preferred
Stock is $77.4 million. See Note G of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.

On September 16, 2003, the Company issued $135.0 million of senior secured debt
under a Senior Secured Credit Facility to refinance its existing $100.0 million
11-1/8% Senior Notes and repay its outstanding $24.9 million term loan and $10.7
million revolving credit facility. On November 24, 2003, the Company issued an
additional $30.0 million of senior secured debt under the Senior Secured Credit
Facility to finance the acquisition of NDI. The Second Amended and Restated
Senior Secured Credit Agreement consists of a $20.0 million 5-year Revolving
Credit Facility, a Tranche A (euro)26.6 million ($30.0 million equivalent at
issuance) 5-year Term Loan, a Tranche B $105.0 million 6-year Term Loan and a
Tranche C $30.0 million 6-year Term Loan. The Revolving Credit Facility includes
a $10.0 million letter of credit subfacility ($1.9 million of letters of credit
were outstanding at December 31, 2003) and a $2.0 million swing line loan
subfacility. The Company redeemed the 11-1/8% Senior Notes in October at the
call price of $101.2 million.

The Senior Secured Credit Facility is repayable as follows: $3.4 million in
2004, $5.0 million in 2005, $7.5 million in 2006, $12.0 million in 2007, $42.2
million in 2008 and $94.0 million in 2009. Prepayments on the Term Loans are
applied pro rata to all maturities. If the Company does not refinance the 9-1/2%
Senior Subordinated Notes by September 15, 2007, then any amounts outstanding
under the Senior Credit Facility will be immediately due and payable. The Senior
Secured Credit Facility is secured by the assets of the Company and its domestic
subsidiaries, as well as 65% of the stock of each

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international subsidiary. As of December 31, 2003, the Company had $17.7 million
available under the Revolving Credit Facility.

The level of the Company's indebtedness could have important consequences
including: (i) a substantial portion of the Company's cash flow from operations
must be dedicated to debt service and will not be available for other purposes;
(ii) the Company's ability to obtain additional debt or other financing in the
future for working capital, capital expenditures, research and development or
acquisitions may be limited; (iii) the Company's level of indebtedness could
limit its flexibility in reacting to changes in its industries and economic
conditions generally.

The Company's ability to pay principal and interest on its debt obligations and
dividends on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock and the Convertible Preferred
Stock will depend upon its future operating performance, which will be affected
by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other factors,
certain of which are beyond its control, as well as the availability of
revolving credit borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility or a successor
facility. The Company anticipates that its operating cash flow, together with
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, will be sufficient to meet its
operating expenses and capital expenditures and to service its debt requirements
as they become due. However, there can be no assurance that the Company's cash
flow, availability under the Revolving Credit Facility and other capital
resources will be sufficient for payment of principal and interest on its
indebtedness, for the payment of periodic cash dividends on the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock or the Convertible Preferred Stock, for any redemption of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock or the Convertible Preferred Stock for cash, or if
the Exchange Debentures have been issued, the payment of principal of or cash
interest on the Exchange Debentures. If the Company's cash flow, availability
under the Revolving Credit Facility and other capital resources are insufficient
to fund the Company's debt service obligations, the Company may be forced to
reduce or delay capital expenditures, to sell assets, to restructure or
refinance its indebtedness, or to seek additional equity capital. There can be
no assurance that any of such measures could be implemented on satisfactory
terms, or if implemented, would be successful or would permit the Company to
meet its debt service obligations.

The Senior Secured Credit Facility, the 2008 Indenture and the certificates of
designation for the Preferred Stocks contain a number of significant covenants
that restrict the operations of the Company. For example, under the Senior
Secured Credit Facility, the Company is required to comply with specified
financial ratios and tests, including minimum fixed charges coverage ratio,
maximum leverage ratio, senior leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio. There
can be no assurance that the Company will be able to comply with any such
covenants or restrictions in the future. The Company's ability to comply with
such covenants and restrictions may be affected by events beyond its control,
including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. The breach of
any such covenants or restrictions could result in a default under the Senior
Secured Credit Facility and/or the 2008 Indenture that would permit the lenders
to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable, together
with accrued and unpaid interest, and the commitments of the lenders under the
Revolving Credit Facility to make further extensions of credit could be
terminated.

The occurrence of certain events that would constitute a Change of Control may
result in a default, or otherwise require repayment of indebtedness, under the
Senior Secured Credit Facility and the 2008 Indenture, and redemption of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock and the Convertible Preferred Stock or, in the case
of the Exchange Debentures, repayment of indebtedness under the Exchange
Debentures. In

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addition, the Senior Secured Credit Facility prohibits the repayment of
indebtedness under the 2008 Indenture by the Company in such an event, unless
and until such time as the indebtedness under the Senior Secured Credit Facility
is repaid in full. The Company's failure to make such repayments in such
instances would result in a default under the Senior Secured Credit Facility.
The inability to repay the indebtedness under the Senior Secured Credit
Facility, if accelerated, would also constitute an event of default under the
2008 Indenture, which could have materially adverse consequences to the Company
and to the holders of the Notes under the 2008 Indenture. Future indebtedness of
the Company may also contain restrictions or repayment requirements with respect
to certain events or transactions that could constitute a Change of Control. In
the event of a Change of Control, there can be no assurance that the Company
would have sufficient assets to satisfy all of its obligations under the Senior
Secured Credit Facility or the 2008 Indenture, the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
or the Exchange Debentures, as the case may be, or with respect to the
Convertible Preferred Stock.

The Company does not have transactions, arrangements or relationships with
special-purpose entities and the Company does not have any off-balance-sheet
debt except as disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

In 2001 the Company suspended its U.K. pension plan and intends to settle the
remaining obligation in 2004. As of December 31, 2003, the settlement will
require an additional contribution of approximately $1.5 million and will result
in a pre-tax settlement loss of approximately $0.8 million. These amounts are
subject to change as a result of the final determination of the amount of the
obligation and the value of the plan assets at the date of the settlement.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURES

The Company has made, and will continue to make, expenditures to comply with
current and future requirements of environmental laws and regulations. The
Company estimates that in 2003, 2002 and 2001 it spent approximately $0.1
million, $0.2 million and $1.2 million in capital expenditures for solvent
recovery, wastewater treatment, air monitoring and related projects to comply
with environmental requirements.

On July 11, 2002, the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued the
proposed Maximum Achievable Control Technology ("MACT") standard for the
Printing source category. This MACT standard is applicable to sources located at
the Company's U.S. operations. The MACT requirements were placed into effect on
March 15, 2003. The primary effect of this rule will be to require
implementation of additional air emission monitoring systems at the Company's
U.S. facilities. These rules will require certain modifications to the plant
facilities over the next two years that will total approximately $0.7 million
for U.S. operations. Capital expenditures relating to environmental matters are
anticipated to be less than $1 million in 2004.

Based on environmental assessments conducted by independent environmental
consultants, except as otherwise stated herein, the Company believes that its
operations are currently in compliance with environmental laws and regulations,
except as would not be expected to have a material adverse effect on the
Company. However, there can be no assurances that environmental requirements
will not change in the future or that the Company will not incur significant
costs in the future to comply with such requirements. In addition, the Company's
operations involve the handling of solvents and other hazardous substances, and
if a release of hazardous substances occurs on or from the Company's

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facilities, the Company may be required to pay the cost of remedying any
condition caused by such release, the amount of which could be material.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant
estimates include: accounts receivable allowances, inventory valuation,
recoverability of long-lived assets, retirement and other postretirement
benefits, and the realization of deferred tax assets. We use the following
methods and assumptions in determining our estimates:

Accounts Receivable Allowances - Allowances for doubtful accounts are determined
by applying historical experience with consideration given to the condition of
the economy and evaluation of specific accounts. Other allowances are calculated
based on negotiated agreements with customers.

Inventory Valuation - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market
using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Reserves for obsolete and
slow-moving inventory are determined based on the lower of cost or market
method. Market value is determined based on management's estimate of selling
price less selling costs.

Recoverability of Long-lived Assets - Recoverability of goodwill is tested at
least annually in accordance with SFAS No. 142 using the present value of
estimated future cash flows. Other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment
annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144 by
determining whether the amortization of the assets over their remaining lives
can be recovered through projected undiscounted cash flows. Future cash flows
are forecasted based on management's estimates of future events and could be
materially different from actual cash flows.

Retirement and Other Postretirement Benefits - Retirement and other
postretirement benefit costs and obligations are dependent on assumptions used
in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include discount rates, health
care cost trend rates, benefits earned, interest cost, expected return on plan
assets, mortality rates and other factors. In accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States, actual results that differ
from the assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and,
therefore, generally affect recognized expense and the recorded obligation in
future periods. While management believes that the assumptions used are
appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may
affect the Company's retirement and other postretirement obligations and future
expense. See Notes M and N to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further
detail on the assumptions used.

Realization of Deferred Tax Assets - Realization of net operating loss
carryforwards and other deferred tax assets is determined in accordance with the
appropriate accounting guidance in SFAS No. 109. Realization of the deferred tax
assets is periodically evaluated using expected future reversals of existing
temporary differences, future taxable income resulting principally from the
characterization of cash flow from international subsidiaries as dividends
taxable in the United States and the effects of lower interest expense

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from lower outstanding debt levels as debt service requirements are met and from
lower interest rates resulting from the refinancing occurring in 2003.

For further information regarding our accounting policies, see Note B to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The Company enters into various contractual obligations throughout the year.
Presented below are the contractual obligations of the Company as of December
31, 2003, and the time period in which payments under the obligations are due.
Disclosures related to long-term debt, capital lease obligations and operating
lease obligations are included in the footnotes to the consolidated financial
statements of the company. Disclosures regarding the amounts due under purchase
obligations for capital expenditures are also included below. A purchase
obligation is defined as an agreement to purchase goods or services that is
enforceable and legally binding on the company and that specifies all
significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased;
fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the
transaction. Purchase obligations related to normal and recurring purchase
orders are not included, as the Company does not enter into long-term agreements
that would represent purchase obligations. Any short-term purchase order that
might meet the definition of purchase obligation is only entered into for a
reasonable period of time for quantities to be used within normal operating
conditions.



LESS THAN 2 - 3 4 - 5 AFTER
TOTAL ONE YEAR YEARS YEARS FIVE YEARS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION:
Long-term debt $ 279,583 $ 3,380 $ 12,518 $ 169,218 $ 94,467
Redeemable preferred stock 147,846 0 0 0 147,846
Capital lease obligation 1,870 187 374 374 935
Operating leases 9,390 2,990 4,138 1,558 704
Purchase obligations for capital
expenditures 580 580 0 0 0
----------- -------- --------- --------- ----------
Total $ 439,269 $ 7,137 $ 17,030 $ 171,150 $ 243,952
=========== ======== ========= ========= ==========


ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

See information in Item 7.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




PAGE

Report of Independent Auditors 25

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 26

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 28

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for
the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 29

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 30

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 31


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Day International Group, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Day
International Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and
the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
(deficit) and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits. The consolidated financial statements of Day
International Group, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2001,
were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations and whose report dated
March 26, 2002, expressed an unqualified opinion.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.

In our opinion, the 2003 and 2002 financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Day
International Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended,
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States.

As discussed in Note E, in 2002 the Company changed its method of accounting for
goodwill in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Nos.
141, "Business Combinations" and 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."

As discussed in Note G, in 2003 the Company changed its method of accounting for
redeemable preferred stock in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity."

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Dayton, Ohio
March 20, 2004

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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)



ASSETS 2003 2002

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 726 $ 996
Accounts receivable:
Trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) (Note C) 42,809 31,607
Other 1,878 1,175
Inventories (Note D) 48,652 34,851
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,082 1,563
Deferred tax assets (Note I) 6,799 4,501
------------ ------------
Total current assets 106,946 74,693

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Land 4,084 4,269
Buildings and improvements 28,328 25,100
Machinery and equipment 86,978 76,836
Construction in progress 4,306 4,208
Assets held for sale (Note O) 1,723
------------ ------------
123,696 112,136
Less accumulated depreciation (49,529) (37,817)
------------ ------------
74,167 74,319

OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill (Note E) 142,580 127,080
Intangible assets (Note E) 23,223 26,696
Deferred tax assets (Note I) 12,039 10,697
Other assets 12,585 6,392
------------ ------------
190,427 170,865
------------ ------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 371,540 $ 319,877
============ ===========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) 2003 2002

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 7,563 $ 8,228
Accrued associate-related costs 12,004 9,161
Other accrued expenses 11,739 7,604
Income taxes payable 2,449 1,373
Interest payable 3,229 4,196
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease (Note F) 3,489 12,597
------------ -----------

Total current liabilities 40,473 43,159

LONG-TERM AND SUBORDINATED LONG-TERM
DEBT (Note F) 276,331 239,548
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES (Note I) 3,087 2,211
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Notes L, M, N and P) 32,724 27,763
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK (Note G) 146,649 126,646

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Note L):
Common Shares, $.01 per share par value, 100,000
shares authorized, 23,298 shares issued and outstanding 1 1
Contra-equity associated with the assumption of
majority shareholder's bridge loan (68,772) (68,772)
Retained earnings (deficit) (65,180) (49,139)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note H) 6,227 (1,540)
------------ -----------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (127,724) (119,450)
------------ -----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 371,540 $ 319,877
============ ===========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(IN THOUSANDS)



2003 2002 2001

NET SALES $ 288,987 $ 259,948 $ 254,146

COST OF GOODS SOLD 183,818 164,426 162,987
------------ ------------ ------------

GROSS PROFIT 105,169 95,522 91,159

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 63,493 55,472 54,073
RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Note O) 118 4,931
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES 816 810 4,451
MANAGEMENT FEES (Note K) 1,000 1,000 1,042
------------ ------------ ------------

OPERATING PROFIT 39,860 38,122 26,662

OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense:
Long-term debt (including amortization of deferred
financing costs and discount of $2,313, $2,347 and
$2,370 in 2003, 2002 and 2001 and loss on
extinguishment of debt of $2,783 in 2003) 28,655 26,759 28,419
Redeemable preferred stock (including amortization of
discount and issuance costs of $94 in 2003) (Note G) 10,336
Other expense (income)--net 3,042 (1,869) 601
------------ ------------ ------------
42,033 24,890 29,020
------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (2,173) 13,232 (2,358)

INCOME TAXES (Note I) 4,200 4,050 2,750
------------ ------------ ------------

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (6,373) 9,182 (5,108)

CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (NET OF TAX
BENEFIT OF $394) (Note E) 616
------------ ------------ ------------

NET INCOME (LOSS) (6,373) 9,798 (5,108)

PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS (Note G) (9,574) (17,103) (14,770)
AMORTIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCK DISCOUNT
AND ISSUANCE COSTS (94) (188) (188)
------------ ------------ ------------

NET (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON
SHAREHOLDERS $ (16,041) $ (7,493) $ (20,066)
============ ============ ============


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)



ACCUMULATED
COMMON SHARES RETAINED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
------------- CONTRA EARNINGS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
SHARES AMOUNT EQUITY (DEFICIT) INCOME (LOSS) (LOSS)
-------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------

December 31, 2000 23,298 $ 1 $ (68,772) $ (21,580) $ (4,092)

Net loss (5,108) $ (5,108)
Preferred stock dividends (14,770)
Amortization of preferred
stock discount and
issuance costs (188)
Minimum pension liability
adjustment (net of tax of $568) (1,134) (1,134)
Foreign currency
translation adjustment (305) (305)
Unrealized gain on cash flow
hedges (net of tax of $19) 30 30
-------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
December 31, 2001 23,298 1 (68,772) (41,646) (5,501) $ (6,517)
============

Net income 9,798 $ 9,798
Preferred stock dividends (17,103)
Amortization of preferred
stock discount and
issuance costs (188)
Minimum pension liability
adjustment (net of tax of $43) (64) (64)
Foreign currency
translation adjustment 4,046 4,046
Unrealized loss on cash flow
hedges (net of tax of $13) (21) (21)
-------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
December 31, 2002 23,298 1 (68,772) (49,139) (1,540) $ 13,759
============

Net loss (6,373) $ (6,373)
Preferred stock dividends (9,574)
Amortization of preferred
stock discount and
issuance costs (94)
Minimum pension liability
adjustment (net of tax of $238) 178 178
Foreign currency
translation adjustment 7,797 7,797
Unrealized loss on cash flow
hedges (net of tax of $134) (208) (208)
-------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------
December 31, 2003 23,298 $ 1 $ (68,772) $ (65,180) $ 6,227 $ 1,394
======== ========== =========== ============ ============= ============


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(IN THOUSANDS)



2003 2002 2001

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (6,373) $ 9,798 $ (5,108)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (616)
Depreciation 9,309 8,197 7,308
Amortization of goodwill and intangibles 6,303 6,332 9,972
Interest expense:
Redeemable preferred stock dividends 10,336
Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,783
Deferred income taxes (2,183) (1,834) (2,663)
Foreign currency (gain) loss 2,666 (1,273) 711
Undistributed earnings of investee (306)
Non-cash loss on disposal of fixed assets 930 465 2,205
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 2,693 (1,737) 5,656
Inventories (3,367) 1,092 793
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (963) 2,663 1,314
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,144) (2,489) (2,562)
------------ ------------- ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 18,990 20,292 17,626

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash paid for acquisitions (33,407)
Capital expenditures (6,874) (8,264) (12,983)
Proceeds from sale of property 2,447
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities (37,834) (8,264) (12,983)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of debt 163,950
Payment of deferred financing fees (4,117) (249)
Payments on long term debt (136,797) (12,726) (2,262)
Net borrowings (payments) on revolving credit facilities (4,500) 800 (2,150)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 18,536 (11,926) (4,661)

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 38 285 (295)
------------ ------------ ------------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (270) 387 (313)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 996 609 922
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 726 $ 996 $ 609
============ ============ ============


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

A. NATURE OF OPERATIONS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Day International Group, Inc. and subsidiaries is one of the world's leading
producers and distributors of precision-engineered products, specializing in the
design and customization of consumable image-transfer products for the graphic
arts (printing) industry and consumable fiber handling products for the textile
industry. The Image Transfer segment designs, manufactures and distributes
high-quality printing blankets, sleeves, pressroom chemicals and automatic
dampening systems used primarily in the offset and flexographic printing
industries. The Textile Products segment manufactures and markets precision
engineered rubber cots and aprons sold to textile yarn spinners and other
engineered rubber products sold to diverse markets. Sales are made through Day's
sales organization, distributors and representatives.

On November 24, 2003, the Company acquired Network Distribution International
("NDI"). The total purchase price for NDI was $32.2 million, paid in cash. NDI
is a converter of offset blankets and reseller of ancillary consumable products
to the printing industry, primarily in the United States. NDI supplies printers
with a broad range of printing blankets, pressroom chemicals, supplies and
equipment. Results of operations of NDI are included in the Company's
consolidated results of operations for the period subsequent to the acquisition.
The following summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed at the date of acquisition:



Current assets $ 20,352
Property, plant and equipment 1,031
Intangible and other assets 5,984
Goodwill 12,625
Current liabilities (6,634)
Long-term debt (16)
Other long-term liabilities (1,139)
------------
Purchase price $ 32,203
============


B. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid
investments with an original purchased maturity of three months or less.

INVENTORIES - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the
first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Reserves for obsolete and slow-moving
inventory are determined based on the lower of cost or market method. Market
value is determined based on management's estimate of selling price less selling
costs.

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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Property, plant and equipment are stated at
cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over their
estimated useful lives. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over 10 to 40
years and machinery and equipment are depreciated over 5 to 10 years.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the
fair value of the net assets acquired and is evaluated for impairment based on
the requirements as proscribed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 142. The Company assesses the recoverability of other long-lived
assets, including other intangibles, by determining whether the amortization of
the respective balances over their remaining lives can be recovered through
projected undiscounted cash flows.

Deferred financing costs are being amortized using an effective interest rate
method over the lives of the related debt. Intangibles are being amortized using
the straight-line method.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - As permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," the Company applies the intrinsic value method of
recognition and measurement under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 to
its stock options and warrants. No compensation expense related to employee
stock options or warrants issued to directors is reflected in net income (loss).
The following table illustrates the effect on net income (loss) if compensation
cost for stock options and warrants had been determined based on their fair
values at the grant date, consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS No. 123:



2003 2002 2001

Net income (loss) - as reported $ (6,373) $ 9,798 $ (5,108)
Less - stock-based compensation expense determined using
fair value based method in SFAS No. 123 (764) (1,263) (945)
------------ ------------ -----------
Pro forma net income (loss) $ (7,137) $ 8,535 $ (6,053)
============ ============ ===========


REVENUE RECOGNITION - Day recognizes revenue when the product is shipped, except
for product shipped on consignment. Revenue for consignment sales is recognized
when the customer uses the product. Reserves for product returns, based upon
historical experience, and other allowances, calculated based on negotiated
agreements with customers, are recognized upon shipment. Allowances for doubtful
accounts are determined by applying historical experience with consideration
given to the condition of the economy and evaluation of specific accounts and
are recorded in selling, general and administrative costs.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - The functional currency is the local currency of
Day's respective international subsidiaries. Accordingly, foreign currency
assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the period end
exchange rates. Foreign currency revenues and expenses are translated at the
average exchange rates for the period. Translation gains and losses are recorded
in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Transaction gains and losses
are recorded in other expense (income) in the consolidated statements of
operations.

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK - The Company's receivables are from a diverse
group of customers in the printing and textile industries and such receivables
are generally unsecured.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS - The Company and its international subsidiaries make
purchases and sales in foreign currencies and are subject to transaction
exposures that arise from foreign exchange movements between the date that the
foreign currency transaction is recorded and the date it is consummated. In

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addition, the Company has intercompany loans outstanding with certain
international subsidiaries in their local currencies, exposing it to the effect
of changes in exchange rates at loan issue and loan repayment dates. Day
periodically enters into forward foreign exchange contracts, with terms
generally of 3 to 12 months, to protect itself against such foreign currency
movements. These contracts are recorded at fair value with the change in fair
value recorded as other expense (income) as an offset to the (income) expense
recognized from the remeasurement of the hedged foreign-currency denominated
asset or liability. Hedges of forecasted transactions are recorded as cash flow
hedges and are reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction is
completed. The contract value of foreign exchange contracts was $15,865 and
$10,136 at December 31, 2003 and 2002. The fair value of these contracts is a
payable of $736 and $362 at December 31, 2003 and 2002. Day is exposed to
credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the
forward contracts. The counterparties are expected to meet their obligations
given their credit ratings; therefore Day does not obtain collateral for these
instruments.

INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT - During 2003, the Company entered into a $25,000
interest rate swap to swap a portion of the Company's variable rate debt to
fixed rates. The swap expires in September 2006. The Company has accounted for
this swap as a cash flow hedge and recognizes the gain or loss related to future
periods in other comprehensive income (loss).

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The carrying value of the Company's
variable rate Credit Agreement approximates fair value. The fair market value
and carrying amount of the 9-1/2% Senior Subordinated Debt was approximately
$108,100 and $114,825 at December 31, 2003, based on quoted market prices. The
fair market value and carrying amounts of the 9-1/2% Senior Subordinated Debt
and the 11-1/8% Senior Debt was approximately $195,200 and $214,783 at December
31, 2002, based on quoted market prices. The fair value of the 12-1/4%
Exchangeable Preferred Stock was approximately $31,700 and $9,400 at December
31, 2003 and 2002, based on quoted market prices. The fair value of the 18%
Convertible Preferred Stock could not be determined as the securities are
closely held and are not actively traded. See Note G for further information
about the Convertible Preferred Stock. The fair value of the interest rate swap
was a payable of $284 at December 31, 2003. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the
carrying amounts of all other assets and liabilities that qualify as financial
instruments approximated their fair value.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - Research and development costs are expensed as
incurred.

DISTRIBUTION - Distribution costs of $9,617, $8,241, and $7,973 for the years
ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 are included in selling, general and
administrative costs.

ADVERTISING - Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES - The preparation of the financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosures at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from these estimates.

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C. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31,
2003, 2002 and 2001 consist of:



2003 2002 2001

Balance at beginning of year $ 2,735 $ 1,949 $ 2,267
Provision for doubtful accounts 369 782 280
Acquisition 368
Write-off of uncollectible accounts (352) (163) (545)
Currency translation 287 167 (53)
------- ------- -------
Balance at end of year $ 3,407 $ 2,735 $ 1,949
======= ======= =======


D. INVENTORIES

Inventories as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 consists of:



2003 2002

Finished goods $24,917 $20,510
Work in process 5,453 4,935
Raw materials 18,282 9,406
------- -------
$48,652 $34,851
======= =======


E. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS Nos. 141,
"Business Combinations" and 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." These
statements prohibit amortization of goodwill for periods beginning after
December 15, 2001. Instead an annual review of the recoverability of goodwill
and intangible assets is required. As of January 1, 2002, the Company adopted
these statements and ceased recording amortization of goodwill of approximately
$3,700 per year and recognized pre-tax income of $1,010 for the cumulative
effect of the change in accounting principle for the amount of the unamortized
deferred credit related to the excess over cost arising from the acquisition of
the textile products operations of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. ("TPO") in
1999.

The following reconciles reported net income (loss) to net income (loss)
adjusted for the amortization of goodwill and the deferred credit related to an
excess over cost for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001:



2003 2002 2001

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle-as reported $ (6,373) $ 9,182 $ (5,108)
Amortization of goodwill and deferred credits-net of tax
benefit 2,224
-------- ------- --------
Adjusted income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $ (6,373) $ 9,182 $ (2,884)
======== ======= ========


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The following is detail of goodwill as of December 31, 2003 and 2002:



IMAGE TEXTILE
TRANSFER PRODUCTS TOTAL

Balance at December 31, 2001 $ 120,110 $ 5,224 $ 125,334
Purchase adjustment (18) (18)
Foreign currency exchange 1,764 1,764
--------- ------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 2002 121,856 5,224 127,080
Acquisitions 13,817 13,817
Foreign currency exchange 1,683 1,683
--------- ------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 2003 $ 137,356 $ 5,224 $ 142,580
========= ======= =========


The following is detail of intangible assets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002:



WEIGHTED-
AVERAGE
2003 2002 LIFE

Intangible Assets:
Gross Carrying Amount:
Deferred financing costs $ 15,077 $ 18,957 9 years
Noncompete agreements 4,007 5 years
Printing technology 27,946 27,946 11 years
Textile compound formulas 5,247 5,247 31 years
Unpatented technology 9,529 9,529 20 years
Other 730 472 5 years
-------- --------
Total intangibles 58,529 66,158 14 years

Accumulated Amortization:
Deferred financing costs (7,948) (12,178)
Noncompete agreements (3,206)
Printing technology (21,336) (18,846)
Textile compound formulas (1,467) (1,296)
Unpatented technology (4,397) (3,884)
Other (158) (52)
-------- --------
Total accumulated amortization (35,306) (39,462)
-------- --------

Net book value $ 23,223 $ 26,696
======== ========


Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows: $4,753 in
2004, $3,845 in 2005, $3,153 in 2006, $3,109 in 2007 and $1,865 in 2008.

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F. LONG-TERM AND SUBORDINATED LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term and subordinated long-term debt as of December 31, 2003 and 2002
consists of:



2003 2002

Senior Secured Credit Facility:
Term loan $ $ 31,150
Tranche A term loan (face amount of(euro)25,827) 32,488
Tranche B term loan (face amount of $102,375) 101,376
Tranche C term loan (face amount of $29,250) 29,250
Revolving line of credit 450 4,950
11-1/8% Senior Notes 100,000
9 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes (face amount of $115,000) 114,825 114,783
Capital lease obligation (Note P) 1,411 1,262
Other 20
--------- --------
279,820 252,145
Less-Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease (3,489) (12,597)
--------- --------
$ 276,331 $239,548
========= ========


SENIOR SECURED CREDIT FACILITY

In 2003, the Company issued $165,000 of senior secured debt under a $185,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility to refinance its existing $100,000 11-1/8% Senior
Notes, repay its outstanding $24,850 term loan and $10,750 revolving credit
facility and to finance the acquisition of NDI. The Second Amended and Restated
Senior Secured Credit Agreement consists of a $20,000 5-year Revolving Credit
Facility, a Tranche A (euro)26,577 ($30,000 equivalent at issuance) 5-year Term
Loan, a Tranche B $105,000 6-year Term Loan and a Tranche C $30,000 6-year Term
Loan. The Revolving Credit Facility includes a $10,000 letter of credit
subfacility ($1,900 of letters of credit were outstanding at December 31, 2003
to support the Company's share of a loan by the joint venture in China and to
support a letter of credit for purchase commitments) and a $2,000 swing line
loan subfacility. If the Company does not refinance the 9 1/2% Senior
Subordinated Notes by September 15, 2007, then any amounts outstanding under the
Senior Credit Facility will be immediately due and payable. The Company redeemed
the 11-1/8% Senior Notes at a call price of $101,236. In the third quarter of
2003, the Company recorded a loss of $542 on the write-off of the remaining
deferred financing fees related to the existing credit agreement and recorded an
additional loss of $2,241 in the fourth quarter of 2003 on the remaining
deferred financing fees related to the 11-1/8% Senior Notes and the call
premium.

At December 31, 2003, interest on the Tranche A Term Loan was based on the
bank's LIBOR rate plus 3.75% (5.88%); interest on the Tranche B and Tranche C
Term Loans was based on the bank's LIBOR rate plus 4.50% (5.64%); and interest
on the revolving line of credit was based on the banks' base rate plus 2.75%
(6.75%). Interest rates on LIBOR borrowings are fixed for one, two, three or six
month periods at the Company's discretion. The weighted average interest rate on
the Senior Secured Credit Facility (and the old Senior Secured Credit Facility)
for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 was 5.50%, 5.37% and 7.30%.

At December 31, 2003, $17,650 was available under the Senior Secured Credit
Facility. The Senior Secured Credit Facility requires a commitment fee of 0.5% a
year on the unused portion of the revolving line of credit. The Senior Secured
Credit Facility contains various financial covenants, including minimum fixed
charges coverage ratio, maximum leverage ratio, maximum senior debt ratio and
interest

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coverage ratio, and other covenants which place limits on, among other things,
asset sales, dividends and distributions of the Company's or its subsidiaries'
capital stock, the purchase, redemption, acquisition of capital stock of the
Company or its affiliates or any subsidiaries, and the incurrence of certain
additional indebtedness. No violations of these covenants occurred during the
year ended December 31, 2003.

9 1/2% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES

The Company has outstanding $115,000 face amount of 9 1/2% Senior Subordinated
Notes due March 15, 2008 (the "Notes"). The Notes are subordinate to the Senior
Secured Credit Facility.

Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually. The Notes contain various
financial and other covenants which place limits on, among other things, asset
sales, dividends and distributions of the Company's or its subsidiaries' capital
stock, the purchase, redemption, acquisition of capital stock of the Company or
its affiliates or any subsidiaries, and the incurrence of certain additional
indebtedness. Upon a change in control, the Notes can be put back to the Company
at 101% of their face value.

The Company may, at its option, redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, for cash,
at 103.167% in 2004, 101.583% in 2005 and 100.0% thereafter, together with all
accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.

The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Day International, Inc., has guaranteed
the Senior Secured Credit Facility and the Notes. The Senior Secured Credit
Facility is secured by the assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries,
as well as 65% of the stock of each international subsidiary.

Principal payments on long-term debt for the next five years are payable as
follows: $3,489 in 2004, $5,140 in 2005, $7,614 in 2006, $12,145 in 2007 and
$157,339 in 2008.

G. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial
Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity." This statement
establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain
financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity and
requires that the Company's redeemable preferred stock be recorded in the same
manner as long-term debt. The Company adopted the statement as of July 1, 2003.
Beginning in the third quarter of 2003, the Company reflects the redeemable
preferred stock as long-term debt and accrued dividends as interest expense.
This statement has no effect on the net loss available to common shareholders,
cash flows of the Company or the Company's compliance with its debt covenants.

12 1/4% SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE PREFERRED STOCK

The Company has outstanding $70,404 and $62,401 liquidation preference of
12 1/4% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock ("Exchangeable Preferred Stock") at
December 31, 2003 and 2002. All dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on
March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year. On and before
March 15, 2003, the Company paid dividends in additional fully-paid and
non-assessable shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock having an aggregate
liquidation preference equal to the amount of such dividends. After March 15,
2003, dividends must be paid in cash and if not paid for four consecutive
quarters, then the holders of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock have the right to
elect

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two directors to the Board of Directors until the dividends in arrears have been
paid. Certain restrictions in the Company's Senior Secured Credit Agreement and
Notes limit the ability to pay cash dividends. The Company has not paid
dividends after March 15, 2003 and does not anticipate that the restrictions on
payment of cash dividends will change in the near term to allow the dividends to
be paid. Dividends-in-arrears are $6,061 as of December 31, 2003, which are
included in the redeemable preferred stock balance. On any scheduled dividend
payment date, the Company may, at its option, but subject to certain conditions,
exchange all of the shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock for the Company's
12 1/4% Subordinated Exchange Debentures Due 2010 (the "Exchange Debentures").

The Company will be required, subject to certain conditions, to redeem all of
the Exchangeable Preferred Stock or the Exchange Debentures as the case may be,
on March 15, 2010. The Company may, at its option, redeem the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock or the Exchange Debentures, in whole or in part, for cash, at
106.125% until March 14, 2004, 104.083% thereafter until March 14, 2005,
102.042% thereafter until March 14, 2006 and 100.0% thereafter, together with,
in the case of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock, all accumulated and unpaid
dividends to the date of redemption, or in the case of the Exchange Debentures,
all accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. Upon the occurrence
of a change in control, the Company would be required to make an offer to
purchase the Exchangeable Preferred Stock or the Exchange Debentures, for cash,
at a price equal to 101% of the liquidation preference or aggregate principal
amount (as the case may be) thereof, together with, in the case of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, all accumulated and unpaid dividends to the date
of purchase, or in the case of the Exchange Debentures, all accrued and unpaid
interest to the date of purchase.

18% CONVERTIBLE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK

At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company has outstanding $77,442 and $65,629
liquidation preference of 18% Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock
("Preference Stock") with a mandatory redemption date of June 30, 2010. The
Preference Stock ranks junior to the Company's 12 1/4% Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock and ranks senior to any subsequently issued preferred stock. All
dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30
and December 30 of each year. Holders of the Preference Stock are entitled to
receive an annual dividend rate of 18% plus approximately 24% of the aggregate
value of each dividend (if any) declared and paid on the Company's common stock.
If not paid quarterly in cash, annually, accumulated and unpaid dividends are to
be added to the basis of the stock.

The Company may redeem any or all of the shares of the Preference Stock for
consideration equal to the Base Redemption Amount. The Base Redemption Amount is
an amount equal to up to 1,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise
of future warrants plus the greater of the liquidation preference of the
Preference Stock or the value of 7,348.7 shares of the Company's Common Stock,
as adjusted for dilutive issuances.

Upon the occurrence of a change of control and subject to the Holders of all of
the Company's Senior Securities having exercised their right to be prepaid
and/or to put their securities to the Company upon such Change of Control, each
Holder of Preference Stock may require the Company to redeem, on or after the
92nd day after the prepayment or redemption of the Company's Senior Securities
in whole, all or any part of such Holder's Preference Stock at 102% of the
redemption price of such securities. The redemption price of the Preference
Stock is the Base Redemption Amount described above.

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If, on any Redemption Date which occurs after an initial public offering of the
Company's Common Stock, the value of the Preference Stock as converted into
Common Stock exceeds the liquidation preference of the Preference Stock, the
Company may elect, in lieu of paying cash on the redemption of such Preference
Stock, to convert some or all of the Preference Stock into 7,348.7 shares of the
Company's Common Stock, as adjusted for dilutive issuances, subject to certain
limitations.

H. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December
31, 2003 and 2002, consists of:



2003 2002

Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 7,446 $ (351)
Minimum pension liabilities (1,020) (1,198)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges (199) 9
------- -------
$ 6,227 $(1,540)
======= =======


I. INCOME TAXES

Significant components of deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of December 31,
2003 and 2002, are as follows:



2003 2002

Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable reserves $ 1,251 $ 1,263
Inventory reserves 1,350 1,011
Other reserves 3,252 1,955
AMT credit carryforward 127 273
Net operating loss carryforwards 23,168 20,477
Stock option compensation 3,160 3,308
Pension benefits 933 1,055
Unrealized foreign exchange losses 1,149
Other postretirement benefits 3,342 2,529
-------- --------
Total deferred tax assets 37,732 31,871

Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation (8,832) (7,967)
Amortization (13,149) (10,917)
-------- --------
Total deferred tax liabilities (21,981) (18,884)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax assets $ 15,751 $ 12,987
======== ========

Included in the balance sheets:
Current assets $ 6,799 $ 4,501
Noncurrent assets 12,039 10,697
Noncurrent liability (3,087) (2,211)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax assets $ 15,751 $ 12,987
======== ========


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Income tax expense consists of the following for the years ended December 31,
2003, 2002 and 2001:



2003 2002 2001

Current:
United States-State and local $ 451 $ 218 $ 185
International 5,739 5,860 7,552
------- ------- -------
6,190 6,078 7,737
Deferred (2,117) (1,634) (4,987)
------- ------- -------
4,073 4,444 2,750
Allocation to other comprehensive income 127
Allocation to cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle (394)
------- ------- -------
$ 4,200 $ 4,050 $ 2,750
======= ======= =======


The income tax expense differs from the United States statutory rate for the
years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, as a result of the following:



2003 2002 2001

Tax provision (benefit) at the United States federal
statutory rate $ (739) $ 4,499 $ (801)
International tax rate differential 302 (434) 2,356
State and local taxes, net of federal
income tax effect 363 759 (408)
Foreign source income taxable in the United States 369 (1,374) 2,321
Non-deductible preferred stock dividends included in net loss 3,514
Non-deductible expenses 138 136 398
Other 253 464 (1,116)
------- ------- -------
$ 4,200 $ 4,050 $ 2,750
======= ======= =======


During 2002, it was determined that the Company's foreign source income taxable
in the United States was less than previously estimated. The effect of this
change in estimate was to decrease the 2002 income tax expense by $1,930. Other
tax benefit for 2001 in the table above consists primarily of the release of tax
reserves.

Income (loss) before income taxes includes $16,464, $16,131 and $13,069 of
income from international operations for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002
and 2001. Day has not provided for deferred taxes on the undistributed earnings
of international subsidiaries because the earnings are deemed permanently
reinvested. Undistributed earnings of Day's foreign subsidiaries amounted to
approximately $50 million as of December 31, 2003. The unrecognized deferred tax
liability on these earnings has not been calculated due to the complexities
associated with the hypothetical calculation. Beginning in 2004, it is
anticipated that Day will remit a substantial portion of prospective foreign
subsidiary earnings in the form of taxable dividends. The tax consequences of
those dividends will be recorded when such dividends are paid. Since the Company
intends to remit earnings from its foreign subsidiaries only on a prospective
basis, the APB #23 exception will continue to apply to the foreign subsidiaries
earnings accumulated through December 31, 2003. The Company has United States
net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $67,697 expiring from 2006
through 2023.

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J. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company produces precision-engineered products, specializing in the design
and customization of consumable image-transfer products for the graphic arts
(printing) industry and consumable fiber handling products for the textile
industry. The Image Transfer segment designs, manufactures and markets
high-quality printing blankets and sleeves, pressroom chemicals and automatic
dampening systems used primarily in the offset and flexographic printing
industries. The Textile Products segment manufactures and markets precision
engineered rubber cots and aprons sold to textile yarn spinners and other
engineered rubber products sold to diverse markets.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note
B-Significant Accounting Policies. Segment performance is evaluated based on
operating profit results compared to the annual operating plan. Intersegment
sales and transfers are not material.

The Company manages the two segments as separate strategic business units. They
are managed separately because each business unit requires different
manufacturing processes, technology and marketing strategies.



2003 2002 2001

Third party sales:
Image Transfer $240,539 $211,598 $204,748
Textile Products 48,448 48,350 49,398
-------- -------- --------
Total $288,987 $259,948 $254,146
======== ======== ========

Segment operating profit:
Image Transfer $ 41,737 $ 37,524 $ 35,422
Textile Products 4,263 6,508 6,110
-------- -------- --------
Total $ 46,000 $ 44,032 $ 41,532
======== ======== ========

Depreciation and amortization:
Image Transfer $ 6,913 $ 6,229 $ 4,995
Textile Products 1,813 1,674 1,565
-------- -------- --------
Total $ 8,726 $ 7,903 $ 6,560
======== ======== ========

Assets:
Image Transfer $147,827 $113,420 $107,361
Textile Products 29,300 29,925 29,463
-------- -------- --------
Total $177,127 $143,345 $136,824
======== ======== ========

Capital expenditures:
Image Transfer $ 6,253 $ 6,571 $ 9,171
Textile Products 621 1,693 3,812
-------- -------- --------
Total $ 6,874 $ 8,264 $ 12,983
======== ======== ========


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The following is a reconciliation of the items reported above to the amounts
reported in the consolidated financial statements:



2003 2002 2001

Operating profit:
Segment operating profit $ 46,000 $ 44,032 $ 41,532
APB #16 depreciation and amortization (3,757) (3,468) (3,922)
Non-allocated corporate expenses (567) (514) (524)
Restructuring costs (118) (4,931)
Amortization of intangibles (816) (810) (4,451)
Management fees (1,000) (1,000) (1,042)
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating profit $ 39,860 $ 38,122 $ 26,662
========= ========= =========

Depreciation and amortization:
Segment depreciation and amortization $ 8,726 $ 7,903 $ 6,560
Amortization of intangibles 816 810 4,451
APB #16 depreciation and amortization 3,757 3,468 3,922
Amortization of deferred financing fees 2,313 2,348 2,347
--------- --------- ---------
Total depreciation and amortization $ 15,612 $ 14,529 $ 17,280
========= ========= =========

Assets:
Segment assets $ 177,127 $ 143,345 $ 136,824
APB #16 Adjustment 6,523 7,073 7,731
Goodwill and other intangibles 165,803 153,776 157,888
Deferred tax assets 18,838 15,198 13,980
Cash and other assets 3,249 485 581
--------- --------- ---------
Total assets $ 371,540 $ 319,877 $ 317,004
========= ========= =========


Net sales for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, and long-lived
assets as of December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, by geographic area are as
follows:



2003 2002 2001

Net sales:
United States $ 136,495 $ 132,338 $ 135,609

Germany 71,855 61,648 61,288
United Kingdom 37,051 32,989 25,184
Other international 64,517 50,831 47,463
--------- --------- ---------
Total international 173,423 145,468 133,935

Interarea (20,931) (17,858) (15,398)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 288,987 $ 259,948 $ 254,146
========= ========= =========

Long-lived assets:
United States $ 174,762 $ 167,874 $ 175,618

Germany 28,407 24,390 20,506
United Kingdom 23,928 23,542 22,313
Other international 12,873 12,289 11,667
--------- --------- ---------
Total international 65,208 60,221 54,486
--------- --------- ---------
$ 239,970 $ 228,095 $ 230,104
========= ========= =========


Sales between geographic areas are generally priced to recover cost plus an
appropriate mark-up for profit.

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K. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In accordance with a management services agreement, the Company is required to
pay GSC Partners and SGCP, the controlling shareholders of Day, an annual
management fee of $1.0 million plus expenses, payable semi-annually.

L. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN

The 1998 Stock Option Plan provides incentives to officers and other key
employees of the Company that serve to align their interests with those of
stockholders. Under the 1998 Stock Option Plan, the Board is authorized to award
four different types of non-qualified stock options: (i) service options, (ii)
performance options, (iii) super performance options and (iv) exit options.
Under the 1998 Stock Option Plan, unless otherwise provided by the Board,
service options vest and become exercisable in five equal annual installments on
each of the first five anniversaries of the date of grant; performance and super
performance options vest and become exercisable in annual installments based on
the achievement of annual EBITDA targets of the Company; and exit options vest
and become exercisable based upon the internal rate of return of GSC Partners
realized in connection with the disposition of its investment in the Company.
Regardless of the satisfaction of any performance goals, performance options,
super performance options and exit options fully vest and become exercisable on
the ninth anniversary of the date of grant.

Initially, 7,885 shares of the Company's voting common stock were authorized for
issuance under the 1998 Stock Option Plan. In the event of certain changes in
the Company's capital structure affecting the common stock, the Board of
Directors may make appropriate adjustments in the number of shares then covered
by options and, where applicable, the exercise price of options under the 1998
Stock Option Plan.

As of December 31, 2003, 7,537 options have been granted (of which 1,221 are
exercisable) under the 1998 Stock Option Plan with an exercise price of $4,030.
These options expire as follows: 6,087 expire in 2007 and 1,450 expire in 2012.

DAY STOCK OPTION PLAN

Certain employees hold options that were previously granted under the Day
International Group, Inc. Stock Option Plan (the "Day Option Plan"). In 1998 all
options granted under the Day Option Plan became fully vested and the Day Option
Plan was amended to provide that no further options may be awarded under that
plan. As a result, compensation expense associated with these options was
recorded in 1998 and the remaining balance of $7,821 is included in other
long-term liabilities at December 31, 2003 and 2002. As of December 31, 2003,
2,442.5 options have been granted under the Day Option Plan with an exercise
price of $1,000 a share and 310 options have been granted with an exercise price
of $1,200 a share. The options expire as follows: 2,367.5 expire in 2005; 75
expire in 2006; and 310 expire in 2007.

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The following table summarizes activity in the Company's stock option plans:



2003 2002 2001
---- ---- ----
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE

Outstanding at beginning of year 10,480 $ 3,237 9,754 $ 3,151 9,404 $ 3,143
Granted 1,100 4,030 350 4,030
Forfeited (190) 3,871 (374) 3,949
------ ------ -----
Outstanding at end of year 10,290 3,226 10,480 3,237 9,754 3,151
====== ====== =====
Exercisable at end of year 3,973 1,970 3,762 1,821 3,436 1,603
====== ====== =====
Weighted-average fair value
of options granted during
the year using the Black-Scholes
options-pricing model $ 1,446 $ 1,446
======= =======
Weighted-average assumptions used for grants:
Expected dividend yield 0% 0%
Expected life of options 9 years 9 years
Risk-free interest rate 5% 5%


Warrants to purchase up to 74 shares of Common Stock at a price of $4,030 per
share were granted in 1998 to one of the Board members as compensation for
services as a director. In 2000, additional warrants to purchase up to 74 shares
of Common Stock at a price of $4,030 per share were granted to each of two Board
members for their services. The warrants are fully vested as of December 31,
2002.

M. RETIREMENT PLANS

The Company has defined benefit plans covering certain associates of its
international subsidiaries. Benefits under these plans are based primarily on
years of service and qualifying compensation during the final years of
employment. Day uses a December 31 measurement date for the plans. The pension
plan in the United Kingdom has plan assets consisting of U.K. government bonds.
The Company's funding policy complies with the requirements of local laws and
regulations. During 2001, the Company froze the benefits under the U.K. Pension
plan and settled a portion of the obligation by transferring the benefits of
active associates to a defined contribution plan.

In conjunction with the TPO acquisition in 1999, the Company entered into a
Promise to Pay agreement with Armstrong World Industries GmbH ("Armstrong") for
the unfunded pension obligation of TPO's Germany subsidiary in which Armstrong
agreed to pay the portion of any pension obligations which the associates earned
prior to the date of the acquisition. At December 31, 2003, a receivable of
$1,704 has been recorded for the estimated portion of the pension obligation
that is Armstrong's responsibility.

Day also sponsors defined contribution plans for certain associates, which
provide for Company contributions of a specified percentage of each associate's
total compensation. Certain of these plans include a profit-sharing component
that varies depending on the achievement of certain objectives.

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The funded status of the Company's defined benefit plans at December 31, 2003
and 2002, is as follows:



2003 2002
---- ----

Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 15,044 $ 11,915
Service cost 325 274
Interest cost 696 749
Actuarial (gains) losses 458 1,064
Benefits paid (2,857) (626)
Foreign currency exchange 2,006 1,668
-------- --------
Benefit obligation at end of year 15,672 15,044
-------- --------

Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year 8,164 7,579
Actual return on plan assets 134 398
Employer contribution 872 28
Benefits paid (2,857) (626)
Foreign currency exchange 723 785
-------- --------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 7,036 8,164
-------- --------

Funded status (8,636) (6,880)
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss 2,014 2,092
Additional minimum liability - included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,680) (1,723)
-------- --------
(Accrued) pension costs $ (8,302) $ (6,511)
======== ========
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 15,338 $ 14,675
======== ========
Weighted-average assumptions:
Discount rate 5.25% 5.00%
======== ========
Long-term rate of increase in compensation 3.00% 2.50%
======== ========
Long-term rate of return on plan assets 5.00% 4.50%
======== ========


A summary of the components of net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit
plans and for the defined contribution plans for the years ended December 31,
2003, 2002 and 2001, is as follows:



2003 2002 2001
---- ---- ----

Defined benefit plans:
Service cost $ 325 $ 274 $ 286
Interest cost 696 749 912
Expected return on plan assets (329) (601) (944)
Actuarial loss recognized 678 1,456 14
Settlement loss 621
------- ------- -------
Net periodic pension cost 1,370 1,878 889
Defined contribution plans 2,594 2,232 1,457
------- ------- -------
Total pension expense $ 3,964 $ 4,110 $ 2,346
======= ======= =======
Weighted-average assumptions:
Discount rate 5.00% 6.00% 6.00%
======= ======= =======
Compensation increase 2.50% 4.50% 4.50%
======= ======= =======
Long-term rate of return on plan assets 4.50% 8.00% 8.00%
======= ======= =======


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N. OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

Day provides certain contributory postretirement health care and life insurance
benefits for certain U.S. associates. During 2003, the Company amended the plan
so that participants become eligible for postretirement benefits if they retire
on or after age 55, with at least ten years of service after attaining age 45
and to increase the retirees' share of benefit costs. The amendments made to the
plan decreased the pension benefit obligation by $4,258, which will be amortized
into income over the next 12 years. Day uses a December 31 measurement date for
the plan.

The status of Day's unfunded plan at December 31, 2003 and 2002, is as follows:



2003 2002

Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 12,280 $ 10,502
Service cost 829 711
Interest cost 885 805
Plan amendment (4,258)
Acquisition 1,139
Actuarial (gains) losses 2,239 771
Benefits paid (474) (509)
------------ ---------
Benefit obligation at end of year 12,640 12,280

Unrecognized prior service gain 4,052
Unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss) (3,690) (1,713)
------------ ---------
Accrued postretirement benefit obligation $ 13,002 $ 10,567
============ =========
Discount rate used in determining the benefit obligation at year end 6.25% 7.00%
============ =========


The weighted-average assumed rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered
benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rate) is assumed to be 9.0% and
decreasing gradually to 5.0% in 2012 and remaining at that level thereafter. A
one percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rate would
have increased the accumulated benefit obligation by $1,858 at December 31,
2003, and the interest and service cost would have been $367 higher for the year
ended December 31, 2003. A one percentage point decrease in the assumed health
care cost trend rate would have decreased the accumulated benefit obligation by
$1,542 at December 31, 2003, and the interest and service cost would have been
$301 lower for the year ended December 31, 2003. Future benefit payments for
each of the next five years and for the five years thereafter are expected to be
paid as follows: $336 in 2004, $378 in 2005, $429 in 2006, $491 in 2007, $549 in
2008 and $4,151 in total for 2009 through 2013.

Net periodic postretirement benefit costs include the following components for
the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001:



2003 2002 2001

Service cost $ 829 $ 711 $ 618
Interest cost 885 805 746
Prior service gain recognized (206)
Actuarial loss recognized 263 7
--------- ------- -------
Net periodic postretirement benefit costs $ 1,771 $ 1,516 $ 1,371
========= ======= =======
Discount rate used in determining the interest cost 7.00% 7.25% 7.50%
========= ======= =======


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On December 8, 2003, President Bush signed into law the Medicare Prescription
Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the "Act"). The Act expands
Medicare primarily by adding a prescription drug benefit for Medicare-eligible
individuals beginning in 2006. Pursuant to guidance provided in FASB Staff
Position SFAS No. 106-1, the Company has chosen to defer recognition of the Act,
and, accordingly, postretirement benefit obligations and net periodic
postretirement benefit cost do not reflect any potential effect of the
legislation. In addition, specific authoritative guidance on the accounting for
certain aspects of the Act has not yet been determined and that guidance, when
issued, could require the Company to change previously reported information. The
Company believes that the impact of the legislation will not be material to the
results of operations or financial position of the Company.

O. RESTRUCTURING COSTS

As announced in the first quarter of 2001, the Company has consolidated its U.S.
Textile Products operations into its Greenville, South Carolina, facility. The
relocation was completed in early 2002. A pre-tax charge of $933 was recorded in
2001 for relocation of machinery and equipment and severance and termination
costs for 59 associates. During the first quarter of 2002, the Company incurred
additional relocation costs of $109, recorded a charge of $157 for write-off of
fixed assets and recorded a reversal of $103 of the reserve for severance costs.
As of September 30, 2002, final severance payments had been paid to 49
associates.

During the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company ceased operations at its Transfer
Media facility in Longwood, Florida. A pre-tax charge of $3,010 was recorded in
2001 for severance costs for 55 associates, write-off of abandoned assets and
costs related to closing the facility. As of September 30, 2002, final severance
payments had been paid to all associates and the remaining reserve of $45 for
severance costs was reversed in the second quarter of 2002. In 2003, the Company
sold the land and building and recognized a small gain from the sale that is
included in other (income) expense-net.

Also during the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company completed plans to relocate
its Chemical Products German sales office into other existing facilities and the
U.S. sales and administrative functions from Oakland, New Jersey to other U.S.
locations. A pre-tax charge of $988 was recorded for severance costs for 21
associates, costs for closing the offices and loss on the sale of fixed assets.
As of December 31, 2002, final severance payments had been paid to 21
associates.

Below is a summary of the restructuring charges in 2001:



IMAGE TEXTILE
TRANSFER PRODUCTS TOTAL

Severance cost $ 975 $ 500 $ 1,475
Facility shutdown 769 769
Relocation and other costs incurred 49 433 482
Write-off of assets 2,205 2,205
-------- -------- -------
Total $ 3,998 $ 933 $ 4,931
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Below is a summary of the restructuring charges in 2002:



IMAGE TEXTILE
TRANSFER PRODUCTS TOTAL

Reversal of reserve for severance cost $ (45) $ (103) $ (148)
Relocation and other costs incurred 109 109
Write-off of assets 157 157
-------- -------- -------
Total $ (45) $ 163 $ 118
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Below is a summary of the amounts charged against the reserves for severance and
facility shutdown in 2001 and 2002:



IMAGE TEXTILE
TRANSFER PRODUCTS

Severance and facility shutdown restructuring charge $ 1,744 $ 500
Charges against the reserve for:
Severance costs (79) (108)
Facility shutdown (157)
-------- --------
Balance at December 31, 2001 1,508 392
Reversal of reserve (45) (103)
Charges against the reserve for:
Severance costs (851) (289)
Facility shutdown (612)
-------- --------
Balance at December 31, 2002 $ $
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As of December 31, 2002, all restructuring programs had been completed.

P. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company leases a building in Germany under a capital lease. Property under
this capital lease is included in property, plant and equipment at December 31,
2003 and 2002, as follows:



2003 2002

Land and buildings $ 1,696 $ 1,416
Accumulated depreciation (263) (110)
-------- --------
$ 1,433 $ 1,306
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The Company also leases certain warehouses, transportation equipment and office
equipment under operating leases with terms of 1 to 10 years. Rental expense for
the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 was $2,438, $2,326 and $1,949.
The following is a schedule by year of future annual minimum lease payments
under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2003:



CAPITAL OPERATING
LEASE LEASES

2004 $ 187 $ 2,990
2005 187 2,363
2006 187 1,775
2007 187 940
2008 187 618
Thereafter 935 704
------- ---------
1,870 $ 9,390
=========
Amount representing interest (459)
-------
Present value of minimum lease payments (including current
portion of $109) $ 1,411
=======


CONTINGENCIES

There are currently no environmental claims against the Company for the costs of
environmental remediation measures taken or to be taken. From time to time, the
Company is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course
of business. None of the matters in which the Company is currently involved,
either individually or in the aggregate, is expected to have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business or financial condition.

Q. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES



2003 2002 2001

NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Preferred stock dividends paid in kind $ 1,901 $ 7,057 $ 6,255
======== ======== =========

CASH PAID FOR:
Income taxes $ 8,427 $ 9,549 $ 6,870
======== ======== =========
Interest $ 25,762 $ 24,833 $ 25,790
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R. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING INFORMATION

The Company has outstanding $115,000 of 9-1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes (the
"Notes"). Day International, Inc. ("Day International" or "Guarantor") is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (which has no assets or operations other
than its investment in Day International). Day International and its
wholly-owned United States subsidiaries have provided a full and unconditional
guarantee of the Notes. The wholly-owned international subsidiaries of Day
International are not guarantors with respect to the Notes and do not have any
credit arrangements senior to the Notes. All of the assets of Day and Day
International, other than the assets of the wholly-owned international
non-guarantor subsidiaries, are pledged as collateral on the Notes. The only
intercompany eliminations are the normal intercompany eliminations with regard
to intercompany sales and the Company's investment in the wholly-owned
non-guarantor subsidiaries. Intercompany notes are in place that effectively
transfers the interest expense from Day to Day International, Inc. The following
are the supplemental consolidating condensed balance sheets as of December 31,
2003 and 2002, the supplemental consolidating condensed statements of operations
and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, with the
investments in the subsidiaries accounted for using the equity method. Separate
complete financial statements of the Guarantor are not presented because
management has determined that they are not material to the investors.

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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2003



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED

ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 742 $ (742) $ 726 $ $ 726
Accounts receivable - net 22,280 22,407 44,687
Inventories 28,104 20,548 48,652
Other assets 7,186 5,695 12,881
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 742 56,828 49,376 106,946
Intercompany 278,389 (811) 1,012 (278,590)
Property, plant and equipment - net 44,329 29,838 74,167
Investment in subsidiaries (35,348) 44,173 (3,682) (5,143)
Intangible and other assets 169,969 20,458 190,427
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 243,783 $ 314,488 $ 97,002 $ (283,733) $ 371,540
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
Accounts payable $ $ 3,415 $ 4,148 $ $ 7,563
Current maturities of long-term debt 3,376 4 109 3,489
Accrued associate related costs and
other expenses 3,229 13,171 13,021 29,421
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,605 16,590 17,278 40,473
Intercompany (56,760) 330,798 (16,552) (257,486)
Long-term and subordinated long-term
debt 275,013 16 1,302 276,331
Other long-term liabilities 24,111 11,700 35,811
Redeemable preferred stock 146,649 146,649
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (127,724) (57,027) 83,274 (26,247) (127,724)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT) $ 243,783 $ 314,488 $ 97,002 $ (283,733) $ 371,540
============ ============ ============ ============ ============


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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2002



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED

ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 496 $ (496) $ 996 $ $ 996
Accounts receivable - net 11,365 21,417 32,782
Inventories 19,165 15,686 34,851
Other assets 4,754 1,310 6,064
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 496 34,788 39,409 74,693
Intercompany 250,883 (13,166) 13,644 (251,361)
Property, plant and equipment - net 48,256 26,063 74,319
Investment in subsidiaries (39,309) 35,588 (4,918) 8,639
Intangible and other assets 153,258 17,607 170,865
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 212,070 $ 258,724 $ 91,805 $ (242,722) $ 319,877
============ ============ ============ ============ ============

LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
Accounts payable $ $ 3,593 $ 4,635 $ $ 8,228
Current maturities of long-term debt 12,511 86 12,597
Accrued associate related costs and
other expenses 4,196 6,318 11,820 22,334
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 16,707 9,911 16,541 43,159
Intercompany (50,205) 295,916 11,110 (256,821)
Long-term and subordinated long-term
debt 238,372 1,176 239,548
Other long-term liabilities 21,639 8,335 29,974
Redeemable preferred stock 126,646 126,646
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (119,450) (68,742) 54,643 14,099 (119,450)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT) $ 212,070 $ 258,724 $ 91,805 $ (242,722) $ 319,877
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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED

Net sales $ $ 155,652 $ 133,335 $ $ 288,987
Cost of goods sold 97,907 85,911 183,818
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Gross profit 57,745 47,424 105,169
Selling, general and administrative 69 35,712 27,712 63,493
Amortization of intangibles 816 816
Management fees 1,000 1,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Operating profit (69) 20,217 19,712 39,860
Other expenses (income):
Equity in (earnings) of subsidiaries (3,962) (10,564) 14,526
Interest expense 10,336 28,552 103 38,991
Other (income) expense (71) (32) 3,145 3,042
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Income (loss) before income taxes (6,372) 2,261 16,464 (14,526) (2,173)
Income taxes (benefit) 1 (1,701) 5,900 4,200
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Net income (loss) $ (6,373) $ 3,962 $ 10,564 $ (14,526) $ (6,373)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============


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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED


Net sales $ $ 148,853 $ 111,095 $ $ 259,948
Cost of goods sold 94,335 70,091 164,426
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Gross profit 54,518 41,004 95,522
Selling, general and administrative 60 32,029 23,383 55,472
Restructuring costs 118 118
Amortization of intangibles 810 810
Management fees 1,000 1,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Operating profit (60) 20,561 17,621 38,122
Other expenses (income):
Equity in (earnings) of subsidiaries (9,833) (11,747) 21,580
Interest expense 26,719 40 26,759
Other (income) expense (3) (3,316) 1,450 (1,869)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Income before income taxes 9,776 8,905 16,131 (21,580) 13,232
Income taxes (benefit) (22) (928) 5,000 4,050
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principles 9,798 9,833 11,131 (21,580) 9,182
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principles 616 616
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Net income $ 9,798 $ 9,833 $ 11,747 $ (21,580) $ 9,798
============ ============ ============ ============ ============


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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED


Net sales $ $ 151,048 $ 103,098 $ $ 254,146
Cost of goods sold 97,868 65,119 162,987
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Gross profit 53,180 37,979 91,159
Selling, general and administrative 52 34,120 19,901 54,073
Restructuring costs 4,554 377 4,931
Amortization of intangibles 4,104 347 4,451
Management fees 1,042 1,042
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------

Operating profit (52) 9,360 17,354 26,662
Other expenses (income):
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries 5,080 (6,269) 1,189
Interest expense 28,336 83 28,419
Other (income) expense (6) (3,595) 4,202 601
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes (5,126) (9,112) 13,069 (1,189) (2,358)
Income taxes (benefit) (18) (4,032) 6,800 2,750
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) $ (5,108) $ (5,080) $ 6,269 $ (1,189) $ (5,108)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============


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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $ (6,373) $ 3,962 $ 10,564 $ (14,526) $ (6,373)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 12,160 3,452 15,612
Interest expense:
Redeemable preferred stock dividends 10,336 10,336
Loss on extinguishment of debt 1,236 1,547 2,783
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries (3,962) (10,564) 14,526
Deferred income taxes (2,011) (172) (2,183)
Foreign currency loss 2,863 (197) 2,666
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 271 659 930
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (967) (1,007) (2,807) (4,781)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 270 7,221 11,499 18,990

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cash paid for acquisitions (33,407) (33,407)
Capital expenditures (3,550) (3,324) (6,874)
Proceeds from sale of property 2,447 2,447
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities (34,510) (3,324) (37,834)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt 163,950 163,950
Payment of deferred financing fees (4,117) (4,117)
Payments on long-term debt (136,704) (93) (136,797)
Net payments on revolving credit facility (4,500) (4,500)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 22,746 (4,117) (93) 18,536

Intercompany transfers and dividends (22,770) 31,160 (8,390)
Effects of exchange rates on cash 38 38
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 246 (246) (270) (270)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 496 (496) 996 996
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 742 $ (742) $ 726 $ $ 726
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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 9,798 $ 9,833 $ 11,747 $ (21,580) $ 9,798
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle (616) (616)
Depreciation and amortization 12,057 2,472 14,529
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries (9,833) (11,747) 21,580
Deferred income taxes and other (679) (1,155) (1,834)
Foreign currency (gain) loss (2,344) 1,071 (1,273)
Undistributed earnings of investee (306) (306)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 157 308 465
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (316) 4,277 (4,432) (471)
----------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities (351) 11,248 9,395 20,292

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (5,199) (3,065) (8,264)
----------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Net cash (used in) investing activities (5,199) (3,065) (8,264)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payment of long-term debt (12,600) (126) (12,726)
Net borrowings on revolving credit facility 800 800
----------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Net cash (used in) financing activities (11,800) (126) (11,926)

Intercompany transfers and dividends 11,945 (5,843) (6,102)
Effects of exchange rates on cash 285 285
----------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (206) 206 387 387
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 702 (702) 609 609
----------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 496 $ (496) $ 996 $ $ 996
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DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001



DAY
INTER- NON-
NATIONAL GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $ (5,108) $ (5,080) $ 6,269 $ (1,189) $ (5,108)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 14,830 2,450 17,280
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries 5,080 (6,269) 1,189
Deferred income taxes and other (4,044) 1,381 (2,663)
Foreign currency loss 381 330 711
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 2,126 79 2,205
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 262 (308) 5,247 5,201
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 234 1,636 15,756 17,626

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (8,952) (4,031) (12,983)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash (used in) investing activities (8,952) (4,031) (12,983)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payment of deferred financing fees (249) (249)
Payment of long-term debt (2,250) (12) (2,262)
Net payments on revolving credit facility (2,150) (2,150)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash (used in) financing activities (4,649) (12) (4,661)

Intercompany transfers and dividends 4,527 7,204 (11,731)
Effects of exchange rates on cash (295) (295)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 112 (112) (313) (313)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 590 (590) 922 922
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 702 $ (702) $ 609 $ $ 609
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

None

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains a system of internal accounting controls designed to
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are properly recorded and
summarized so that reliable financial records and reports can be prepared and
assets safeguarded. In addition, a system of disclosure controls is maintained
to ensure that information required to be disclosed is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported in a timely manner to management responsible for the
preparation and reporting of the Company's financial information.

Management, with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, assesses the internal control and disclosure control
systems as being effective as they encompass material matters for the three
months ended December 31, 2003. To the best of management's knowledge, there
were no changes in the internal control and disclosure control systems during
the quarter ended December 31, 2003, that would materially affect the control
systems.

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The following are the names, ages and a brief account of the business experience
for the last five years of each person who is a director or executive officer of
the Company as of February 29, 2004.



NAME AGE POSITION

William C. Ferguson 73 Chairman of the Board

Dennis R. Wolters 57 Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

Mark E. Barrington 47 President, Network Distribution International since
November 2003 acquisition by Day; prior to that
Partner, President and Chief Executive Officer of
NDI since June 2000; prior to that Partner and
President of National Offset Group

Dwaine R. Brooks 61 Vice President, Human Resources and Assistant
Secretary since October 1999; prior to that
Director Human Resources for the Company's
worldwide operations

Mario Busshoff 32 Senior Vice President and Managing Director,
Flexographic Products since July 2001; prior
to that Managing Director, Rotec


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NAME AGE POSITION

John W. Frazier 42 Senior Vice President, General Manager, Transfer
Media and Chemical Products, North America since
November 2003; prior to that Senior Vice President,
General Manager, Chemical Products, North America
since February 2002; prior to that Business
Director at Astaris since April 2001; prior to that
Sales Director at Astaris since March 2000; prior
to that Business Director at FMC Corporation

David B. Freimuth 51 Group Vice President and General Manager, Textiles
and Flexographic Products since January 2004; prior
to that Senior Vice President, General Manager,
Textile Products since October 1999; prior to that
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Dermot J. Healy 49 Managing Director, Europe

Thomas J. Koenig 43 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since
October 1999; prior to that Controller/Director of
Accounting

Norbert P. Kroner 54 Senior Vice President and General Manager, Textile
Products Group since February 2004; prior to that
Vice President of Marketing and Managing Director
of European textile operations since January 2001;
prior to that Managing Director of European textile
operations since October 1999; prior to that
President, Armstrong Textile Products Operation

Scott D. Morrison 47 Senior Vice President since November 2003; prior
to that co-chairman of Network Distribution
International since June 2000; prior to that
President and Chairman of Morway Corporation

Stephen P. Noe 47 Group Vice President and General Manager, Image
Transfer Group since November 2003; prior to that
Senior Vice President, General Manager, Transfer
Media since July 2001; prior to that Senior Vice
President, Marketing & Sales, Transfer Media since
January 2001; prior to that Principal at CSC
Consulting in the Emerging Markets Practice since
July 2000; prior to that Business Director at
FMC Corporation

Brent A. Stephen 52 Managing Director, Pacific Rim since January 2003;
prior to that Vice President and Sales Manager,
Australia

Carl J. Crosetto 55 Director

Matthew C. Kaufman 33 Director


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NAME AGE POSITION


Neal Moszkowski 38 Director

Philip Raygorodetsky 30 Director

Christopher A. White 39 Director


William C. Ferguson has been a director since 1998. He retired as Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of NYNEX in 1995, a position he had held since 1989. Mr.
Ferguson is also a member of the Advisory Board of GSC Partners.

Carl J. Crosetto has been a director since 2000. He retired as President of
Bowne & Co., Inc. in December 2003 after 30 years service with Bowne. In January
2004, Mr. Crosetto joined GSC Partners as a Senior Advisor. Mr. Crosetto is a
member of the board of directors of Bowne & Co., Inc. and SpeedFlex Asia
Limited.

Matthew C. Kaufman has been a director since 2000. He is a Managing Director
with GSC Partners. He joined GSC Partners in 1997. He is Chairman of the Board
of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. and a director of Atlantic Express
Transportation Group, Burke Industries, Inc., etalk Corporation, Safety-Kleen
Corp., Waddington North America, Inc. and Worldtex, Inc.

Neal Moszkowski has been a director since 2003. He is a senior partner with
Soros Private Equity Partners, LLC. He has been with SPEP since 1998. Mr.
Moszkowski is a member of the board of directors of Bluefly, Inc., Integra
LifeSciences Holdings Corporation and JetBlue Airways Corporation.

Philip Raygorodetsky became a director of the Company in 2003. He is a Vice
President with GSC Partners, which he joined in 1997. Mr. Raygorodetsky is also
a director of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. and Worldtex, Inc.

Christopher A. White became a director of the Company in 2003. He is a Director
of SG Capital Partners LLC. Previously, Mr. White worked in the Equity Capital
Markets groups of SG Cowen from 1999 to 2003 and Salomon Smith Barney from 1997
to 1999. He is also a director of Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Anadys
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Coleman Floor Company.

As compensation for his services as director, in 1998, Mr. Ferguson received
warrants to purchase up to 74 shares of Common Stock at a price of $4,030 per
share. On January 18, 2000, Mr. Ferguson received additional warrants to
purchase up to 74 shares of Common Stock at a price of $4,030 per share. As
compensation for his services as director, Mr. Crosetto also received warrants
to purchase up to 74 shares of Common Stock at a price of $4,030 per share on
January 18, 2000. As of December 31, 2003, the warrants are fully vested.
Beginning in 2003, Mr. Ferguson receives an annual retainer of $100,000 for his
services as Chairman of the Board. None of the other directors will receive any
compensation for their services as directors.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

The Company's Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Ferguson is an
independent audit committee financial expert in accordance with Item 401(h) of
Regulation S-K.

CODE OF ETHICS

The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for all associates, including the chief
executive officer, chief financial officer, controller and treasurer, addressing
business ethics and conflicts of interest. A copy of the Code of Ethics will be
provided free of charge upon request of the Chief Financial Officer at P.O. Box
338, 130 West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45401-0338, or (937) 224-4000.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation for 2003,
2002 and 2001 for Mr. Wolters and the four other most highly compensated
executive officers of the Company at the end of 2003. All amounts for non-U.S.
executive officers are converted to U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate
for each year.




LONG TERM
COMPENSATION
AWARDS
ANNUAL ------
COMPENSATION SECURITIES
NAME AND ------------ UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS OPTIONS(#) COMPENSATION

Dennis R. Wolters, 2003 $270,000 $140,000 0 $ 31,312 (a)
President and Chief 2002 260,000 27,050 200 22,674
Executive Officer 2001 250,000 207,545 0 17,664

Dermot J. Healy, 2003 188,037 67,330 0 58,811 (b)
Managing Director, 2002 165,363 6,554 40 46,645
Europe 2001 137,435 75,818 0 39,720

Stephen P. Noe, Group Vice 2003 181,100 62,000 0 18,134 (c)
President and General 2002 175,000 20,000 300 14,066
Manager, Image Transfer 2001 160,000 0 0 14,160

David B. Freimuth, Group 2003 170,800 55,000 0 15,384 (d)
Vice President and General 2002 165,000 0 0 15,558
Manager, Textiles and 2001 160,000 138,106 0 15,571
Flexographic Products

Brent A. Stephen, 2003 203,952 13,054 0 28,854 (e)
Managing Director, 2002 150,611 8,157 0 21,562
Pacific Rim 2001 114,409 7,247 0 16,554


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(a) Represents company contributions to the Day 401(k) and Profit Sharing
Plan ($12,000), company contributions to the Day International, Inc.
Supplemental Savings and Retirement Plan ($3,600), premiums for group
term life insurance ($3,226), investment advisory services ($7,428) and
automobile allowance ($5,058).

(b) Represents company contributions to a UK benefit plan ($43,003) and
automobile allowance ($15,808).

(c) Represents company contributions to the Day 401(k) and Profit Sharing
Plan ($11,500), premiums for group term life insurance ($593) and
automobile allowance ($6,041).

(d) Represents company contributions to the Day 401(k) and Profit Sharing
Plan ($11,300), premiums for group term life insurance ($899) and
automobile allowance ($3,185).

(e) Represents company contributions to an Australian benefit plan
($19,476) and automobile allowance ($9,378).

FY-END OPTION/SAR VALUES



NUMBER
OF SECURITIES VALUE OF
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED
UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
OPTIONS/SARS OPTIONS/SARS
AT FY-END(#) AT FY-END($)
------------ ------------
EXERCISABLE/ EXERCISABLE/
UNEXER- UNEXER-
NAME CISABLE CISABLE(1)

Dennis R. Wolters 1,650/ $ 3,636,000/
2,600 $ 0

Dermot J. Healy 253/ $ 606,000/
322 $ 0

Stephen P. Noe 100/ $ 0/
200 $ 0

David B. Freimuth 434/ $ 939,309/
731 $ 0

Brent A. Stephen 0/ $ 0/
0 $ 0


(1) Based upon estimated fair market value of the shares less the exercise
price.

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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

Each of Messrs. Wolters and Freimuth is a party to an employment agreement with
the Company, subject to annual renewals unless notice of non-renewal is given.
Under the employment agreements, each of Messrs. Wolters and Freimuth receives
annual base salaries of $200,000 and $105,000 (subject to increase by the Board
of Directors), and an incentive bonus at 100% of plan target in an amount equal
to at least $200,000 and $55,000. The agreements also contain certain
non-competition and non-solicitation provisions. Subject to certain exceptions,
in the event that the executive is actually or constructively terminated under
the employment agreement by the Company without cause, each employment agreement
provides that the executive is entitled to receive the following compensation:
(i) accrued salary, (ii) pro-rata incentive bonus for the year of termination,
assuming that 100% of the annual plan target was met, (iii) a lump sum equal to
one times base salary and annual incentive bonus target and (iv) continuation of
benefits and perquisites for one year following termination.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS

Since the Company does not have a compensation committee, the Board of Directors
determines executive compensation. Mr. Ferguson serves on the Advisory Board of
GSC Partners. Mr. Kaufman is a Managing Director of GSC Partners. Mr.
Raygorodetsky is a Vice President of GSC Partners. Mr. White is a Director of SG
Capital Partners LLC ("SGCP"). GSC Partners and SGCP, the Company's controlling
shareholders, provide business, financial and management advisory services to
the Company for an annual total fee of $1 million, plus expenses. The Company
also indemnifies GSC Partners and SGCP from and against certain liabilities. Mr.
Moszkowski is a Partner with Soros Private Equity Partners ("SPEP"). SPEP and
its affiliates are the majority shareholders of the Company's Convertible
Cumulative Preferred Stock. The Company also indemnifies SPEP from and against
certain liabilities. Mr. Wolters is the President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company. No other officers of the Company participated in Board
deliberations regarding executive compensation in 2003.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION



NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
REMAINING
AVAILABLE FOR
NUMBER OF FUTURE ISSUANCE
SECURITIES TO BE UNDER EQUITY
ISSUED UPON WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMPENSATION
EXERCISE OF EXERCISE PRICE OF PLANS (EXCLUDING
OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING SECURITIES
OPTIONS, WARRANTS OPTIONS, WARRANTS REFLECTED IN
AND RIGHTS AND RIGHTS COLUMN (a))
(a) (b) (c)

Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders -- $ -- --

Equity compensation plans not approved by
security holders (1) 10,290 3,226 348
------ ---

Total 10,290 $ 3,226 348
====== ===


(1) These plans consist of the Day Stock Option Plan, the 1998 Stock Option Plan
and warrants issued to individual directors as compensation for services
performed. These plans were approved by shareholders holding a majority of the
Class A Voting Common Stock through their representation on the Board of
Directors. See Note L to the Consolidated Financial Statements for detailed
descriptions of these plans.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the Company's Common Stock, including options to acquire Common
Stock, by (i) each person (or group of affiliated persons) known by the Company
to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock, (ii)
each Director, (iii) the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's
other named executive officers (as determined in accordance with the rules of
the Commission), and (iv) all of the Company's executive officers and Directors
as a group. Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, the Company
believes that the persons named in this table have sole voting and investment
power with respect to all the shares of stock indicated.

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NO. OF SHARES OF % OF
COMMON STOCK COMMON
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER (a)(b) STOCK

Dennis R. Wolters 1,950 7.1
Dermot J. Healy 253 0.9
Stephen P. Noe 100 0.4
David B. Freimuth 534 1.9
Brent A. Stephen -- --
Carl J. Crosetto 74 0.3
William C. Ferguson 148 0.5
Matthew C. Kaufman (c) -- --
Neal Moszkowski -- --
Philip Raygorodetsky (c) -- --
Christopher A. White (d) -- --
All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (18 persons) 3,421 12.4
SG Capital Partners LLC (d) 3,777.5 13.7
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Greenwich IV, LLC (c) 18,912 68.8
GSC Partners
12 E. 49th, Suite 3200
New York, NY 10017


(a) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Commission and includes general voting power and/or investment power
with respect to securities. The table includes shares of Common Stock
subject to options and warrants currently exercisable or exercisable
within 60 days of the date of this report. As of the date of this
report, the number of such shares is 3,957. Exercisable options
included in the number of shares above include 1,650 shares for Mr.
Wolters, 253 shares for Mr. Healy, 100 shares for Mr. Noe, 434 shares
for Mr. Freimuth and 2,790 shares for all directors and executive
officers as a group. Mr. Crosetto's and Mr. Ferguson's shares represent
vested warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock.

(b) The shares of Common Stock owned by SGCP are Class B Non-Voting Common
Stock. All other shares are shares of Class A Voting Common Stock.

(c) Greenwich IV, LLC is an affiliate of GSC Partners. Messrs. Kaufman and
Raygorodetsky may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of
the 18,912 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Greenwich IV,
LLC by virtue of their affiliation with GSC Partners. Mr. Kaufman and
Mr. Raygorodetsky disclaim any such beneficial ownership.

(d) Mr. White may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of the
3,777.5 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by SG Capital
Partners LLC by virtue of his affiliation with SG Capital Partners LLC.
Mr. White disclaims any such beneficial ownership.

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STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT

The Stockholders Agreement provides for the number of directors of the Board of
Directors of the Company to be such number as designated by GSC Partners, which
initially shall be five, and for the composition of the Board of Directors of
the Company to consist of four individuals designated by GSC Partners and, for
so long as SGCP holds 5% of the outstanding Common Stock, one individual
designated by SGCP.

In the Stockholders Agreement, the Management Stockholders have agreed, except
under certain circumstances, not to transfer shares of Common Stock, or options
to acquire Common Stock, prior to the later to occur of (i) the fifth
anniversary of the date of the Stockholders Agreement and (ii) the consummation
of a public offering. In addition, under the Stockholders Agreement, if a
Management Stockholder's employment is terminated, the Company shall have the
right to purchase all or part of the shares of the Common Stock owned by such
Management Stockholder and the vested options to acquire Common Stock owned by
such Management Stockholder, at prices calculated in accordance with, and
subject to certain other terms and conditions set forth in, the terms of the
Stockholders Agreement.

The Stockholders Agreement creates certain conventional "drag" and "tag" rights
with respect to the shares of the Common Stock owned by the Management
Stockholders. The Stockholders Agreement also provides that at any time after
the Acquisition Closing Date, GSC Partners shall have the right to require the
Company to effect up to two registrations of their Common Stock on Form S-1
under the Securities Act and, if available, unlimited registrations on Form S-2
or S-3 under the Securities Act; from and after a public offering, SGCP shall
have the right to require the Company to effect up to two registrations of the
Common Stock on Form S-3 under the Securities Act and that the Company shall pay
all registration expenses in connection with each registration of shares of the
Common Stock pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The Company has engaged GSC Partners and SGCP, pursuant to the Management
Agreement, to provide it with certain business, financial and managerial
advisory services, including developing and implementing corporate and business
strategy and providing other consulting and advisory services. The Management
Agreement provides for an annual fee of $1.0 million and contains
indemnification and expense reimbursement provisions that are customary for
management agreements of this type. The Management Agreement will continue in
full force and effect, and shall terminate upon, the earlier to occur of (i)
January 18, 2008, and (ii) the date on which the affiliates of GSC Partners no
longer, directly or indirectly, own any shares of capital stock of the Company,
and may be earlier terminated by GSC Partners, in its sole discretion.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

FEES

The following table presents fees for professional services rendered by Ernst &
Young LLP for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002.



2003 2002

Audit fees $331 $292
Audit-related fees 50 20
Tax fees 212 174
---- ----
Total $593 $486
==== ====


Audit fees consist of fees billed or agreed to be billed for services related to
the audit of the Company's consolidated annual financial statements and reviews
of the interim consolidated financial statements and services that are normally
provided by Ernst & Young LLP in connection with statutory and regulatory
filings.

Audit-related fees consist of fees billed for assurance and related services
that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit and not reported
under "Audit fees." This category includes services related to audits of
employee benefit plans and consultations in connection with acquisitions.

Tax fees consist of fees billed or agreed to be billed for services rendered for
tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. These services include assistance
regarding federal, state and international tax compliance, acquisitions and
international tax planning.

POLICY ON PRE-APPROVAL OF SERVICES OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

The Board of Directors' policy is to pre-approve all audit and non-audit
services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit
services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval
is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to
the particular service or category of services. The Board has delegated
pre-approval authority to the Chief Executive Officer for de minimis services
when expedition of services is necessary, with follow-up with the Board of
Directors at their next meeting. The independent auditors and management are
required to periodically report to the full Board of Directors regarding the
extent of services provided by the independent auditors.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)(1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following consolidated financial statements of the Company and its
subsidiaries are incorporated by reference as part of this Report at Item 8
hereof.

DAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.

Years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001:
Report of Independent Public Accountants
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(a)(2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

The information required to be submitted in the Financial Statement
Schedules for Day International Group, Inc. and consolidated
subsidiaries has either been shown in the financial statements or
notes, or is not applicable or required under Regulation S-X;
therefore, those schedules have been omitted.

(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

On December 4, 2003, the Company filed a Form 8-K reporting under Item
2 that it had acquired the stock of privately-held Network Distribution
International and had issued additional term loans under the existing
Senior Secured Credit Facility to finance a portion of the purchase
price.

(c) EXHIBITS

See Index to Exhibits

(d) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT

No annual report covering the Company's last fiscal year, and no proxy
statement, form of proxy or other proxy soliciting material has been
sent to security holders of the Company.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Day International Group, Inc. has duly caused this Report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Day International Group, Inc.
(Registrant)

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Dennis R Wolters
-----------------------------
Dennis R. Wolters
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Day International
Group, Inc. and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Dennis R Wolters
-----------------------------
Dennis R. Wolters
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Thomas J. Koenig
-----------------------------
Thomas J. Koenig
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ William C. Ferguson
--------------------------------
William C. Ferguson
Director

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Carl J. Crosetto
-----------------------------
Carl J. Crosetto
Director

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Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Matthew C. Kaufman
-------------------------------
Matthew C. Kaufman
Director

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Neal Moszkowski
----------------------------
Neal Moszkowski
Director

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Philip Raygorodetsky
---------------------------------
Philip Raygorodetsky
Director

Date: March 24, 2004 By: /s/ Christopher A. White
---------------------------------
Christopher A. White
Director

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

(1) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS

1.1 Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 13, 1998 between the
Company and Societe Generale Securities Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the Amendment No.
1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998
(Reg. No. 333-51839))

(3) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS

3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Day International Group, Inc.
("Group"), as amended

3.2 By-Laws of Group, as amended

(4) INSTRUMENTS DEFINING RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES

4.1 Indenture (the "Subordinated Indenture") dated as of March 18,
1998, among Day International Group, Inc., Day International,
Inc. and the Bank of New York (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.3.1 to the Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement
on Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

4.2 Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 19, 1999 among The
Bank of New York and the several Guarantors party thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Form 8-K
dated October 28, 1999)

4.3 Form of Global Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.3.2 to the Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form
S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

4.4 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1998, by
and between the Company and Societe Generale Securities
Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed
on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

4.5 Certificate of Designation, dated March 18, 1998, of Powers,
Preferences and Relative, Participating, Optional and other
Special Rights of 12-1/4% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock
due 2010 and Qualifications, Limitations and Restrictions
thereof (the "Exchangeable Preferred Stock") (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.5.1 to the Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998
(Reg. No. 333-51839))

4.6 Form of Global Certificate for the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5.2 to the
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed
on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

4.7 Exchange Debenture Indenture, dated as of March 18, 1998,
among Day International Group, Inc., Day International, Inc.
and the Bank of New York as Trustee (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4.6 to the Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement on Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No.
333-51839))

4.8 Certificate of Designation for the Company's 18% Convertible
Cumulative Preference Stock due 2010, filed with the Secretary
of State of the State of Delaware on October 15, 1999
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K
dated October 28, 1999)

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4.9 Preference Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 19,
1999, among the Company and the several Investors party
thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Form
8-K dated October 28, 1999)

4.10 Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated as of
October 19, 1999, among the Company and certain of its
stockholders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the
Form 8-K dated October 28, 1999)

(10) MATERIAL CONTRACTS

10.1 Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement,
dated as of September 16, 2003, among the Company, Lehman
Commercial Paper Inc., as administrative agent, and others
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K
dated September 22, 2003)

10.2 Second Amended and Restated Guarantee and Collateral
Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2003, made by the Company
in favor of Lehman Commercial Paper Inc., as administrative
agent, for the benefit of the Lenders under the Senior Secured
Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003)

10.3 Second Amended and Restated Patent and Trademark Security
Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2003, made by the Company
in favor of Lehman Commercial Paper Inc., as administrative
agent, for the benefit of the Lenders under the Senior Secured
Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003)

10.4 First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Senior
Secured Credit Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2003, among
the Company, Lehman Commercial Paper Inc., as administrative
agent, and others (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to the Form 8-K dated December 4, 2003)

10.5 Deed of Trust, dated January 15, 1998, with respect to the
North Carolina property (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.12 to the Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form
S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839)); as amended
October 19, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.1
to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); as further amended
June 29, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.2 to
the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); and as modified
September 16, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.6.3 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003)

10.6 Mortgage and Security Agreement Dated January 16, 1998, with
respect to the Michigan Property (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.13 to the Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement
on Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839)); as
amended October 19, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.7.1 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); as further
amended June 29, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.7.2 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); and as
modified September 16, 2003 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.7.3 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003)

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10.7 Mortgage Agreement, dated October 19, 1999, with respect to
the South Carolina property (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5.1 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); as
amended June 29, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.5.2 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); and as
modified September 16, 2003 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5.3 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003)

10.8 Deed of Trust, dated October 19, 1999, with respect to the
Texas property (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8.1 to
the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); as modified September
16, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8.2 to the
Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003)

10.9 Mortgage Agreement, dated October 19, 1999, with respect to
the Illinois property (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.9.1 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); as amended
June 29, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.2 to
the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003); and as modified
September 16, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.9.3 to the Form 8-K dated September 22, 2003)

10.10 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 18, 1997, by
and among Greenwich IV, LLC, GSD Acquisition Corp. and the
Stockholders of Day International Group, Inc. parties thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Form 8-K
dated January 16, 1998); as amended on January 16, 1998
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Form 8-K
dated January 16, 1998)

10.11* Consulting Agreement between the Company and GSC Partners
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.1 to the Amendment
No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on June
22, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

10.12* Indemnification Agreement between the Company and GSC Partners
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.2 to the Amendment
No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on June
22, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

10.13* Consulting Agreement between the Company and SG Capital
Partners Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.3
to the Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A
filed on June 22, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

10.14* Indemnification Agreement between the Company and SG Capital
Partners Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5.4
to the Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4/A
filed on June 22, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

10.15 Purchase Agreement between Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
and Armstrong World Industries GmbH, as Sellers and Day
International, Inc., as Buyer (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended September 30, 1999

10.16* Stock warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock of the
Company, dated as of January 18, 1998, issued to Mr. William
C. Ferguson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1998)

10.17* Stock warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock of the
Company, dated as of January 27, 2000, issued to Mr. William
C. Ferguson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000)

10.18* Stock warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock of the
Company, dated as of January 18, 2000, issued to Mr. Carl J.
Crosetto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000)

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10.19* Employment Agreement, dated January 16, 1998, between the
Guarantor and Dennis R. Wolters (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to the Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement
on Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

10.20* Employment Agreement, dated January 16, 1998, between Day
International, Inc. and David B. Freimuth (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998
(Reg. No. 333-51839))

10.21* Day International Group, Inc. Stock Option Plan, dated as of
July 6, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December
31, 1995); as amended on September 19, 1996 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1996); and as further amended
on January 16, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.2.3 to the Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on
Form S-4/A filed on May 8, 1998 (Reg. No. 333-51839))

10.22* Day International, Inc. Supplemental Savings and Retirement
Plan, dated as of March 1, 2001 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2001)

(21) SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

(31) RULE 13A-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATIONS

31.1 Chief Executive Officer Certification

31.2 Chief Financial Officer Certification

(32) SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS

32.1 Chief Executive Officer Certification

32.2 Chief Financial Officer Certification

* - Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

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