Hercules Incorporated is a global solutions provider of specialty chemicals and materials, with 4000 employees world-wide and annual sales of $2.1 billion. In our core businesses of Aqualon, Pulp and Paper, and Pinova, the Company serves a large number of markets including pulp and paper, paints, adhesives, construction materials, food, pharmaceuticals and personal care. For more information regarding Hercules, visit our web site at www.herc.com or www.ppd.herc.com.