Esko and Artwork Systems to Join Forces

Target date for completion of the purchase of the shares is August 9, 2007. Following the acquisition of control Esko will launch a mandatory public offer for all remaining shares and outstanding warrants of Artwork Systems Group at a price of $15.85 per share. Subsequent to the completion of the offer, after reopening if any, Esko will launch a buy-out offer, provided it has acquired 95 percent of the share capital of Artwork Systems Group.