DIC Appoints New Sun Chemical Board Chairman

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Dainippon Ink & Chemicals (DIC), Sun Chemical Corporation's parent company, announced today that based on the successful progress of integrating the management of DIC and Sun Chemical, Mr. Wes Lucas was able to hand over the Chairman position to Mr. Naoki Tsuji with effect from February 15, 2006. As a result, from February 15, 2006, Mr. Tsuji became Chairman of Sun Chemical, and Mr. Lucas resigned from the Board. Sun Chemical and DIC wish to thank Mr. Lucas for his leadership and positive impact during his tenure as