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July 25, 2005 09:01 AM US Eastern Timezone

Sonopress Replicates Four Major DualDisc Titles on Behalf of SONY BMG; Company Demonstrates Leading DualDisc Manufacturing Capabilities

ASHEVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2005--Sonopress LLC, a world leader in media services and turnkey production operations, today announced that it has completed mass production of four major titles of DualDisc products on behalf of SONY BMG. The DualDisc titles are "In the Zone" from Britney Spears, "A Hangover You Don't Deserve" from Bowling For Soup, the self-titled album from Three Days Grace and "Turning Point" from Mario. The DualDisc titles will feature video content on the standard DVD 5 side while the opposite side will contain music that can be played in nearly all CD players. Sonopress produced the titles using the advanced DualDisc replication technology at its Weaverville, NC facility.


"By combining both the CD and DVD experience into one product, DualDisc significantly enhances our customers' enjoyment of their favorite artists," said Thomas Hesse, President, Global Digital Business, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. "We are happy to be working with Sonopress as we continue to roll out additional DualDisc titles, and meet growing consumer demand for this exciting new music offering."

In order to replicate a DualDisc, a manufacturer must possess special molds and have the ability to replicate under very tight tolerances. Sonopress has worked closely with both SONY BMG and the RIAA to ensure that its facilities have the capabilities to produce certified DualDisc products.

"Sonopress prides itself on being at the forefront of new media products and formats, and DualDisc is one of the most exciting products to hit the market in some time," said Andrew DaPuzzo, Director of Sales - Audio, Sonopress USA. "We appreciate the opportunity that SONY BMG has given us to produce this group of DualDisc titles and look forward to continuing our strong relationship with the company. Receiving a significant DualDisc order from a company with the reputation of SONY BMG is further validation of the extensive expertise Sonopress has amassed with DualDisc and other new products and formats."

About DualDisc

A DualDisc is a branded product that is a standard DVD 5 on one side while the opposite side contains music that can be played in nearly all CD players. Along with specific packaging requirements, DualDisc will require that the same music found on the CD player side must also be available on the DVD side.

The DVD side can include the album in either standard LPCM or 5.1 DVD-Audio. In order to be considered a DualDisc, some video content must be included, the extent to which has not yet been established by the RIAA.

About Sonopress

Sonopress LLC, part of arvato, a Bertelsmann company, is a global leader in media replication and turnkey services. Sonopress possesses the technological expertise to produce the widest variety of analog and digital media formats currently on the market (cassettes, CD, DVD, DVD Hybrid). The company's services include pre-mastering, optical mastering and replication, graphics sourcing, packaging, assembling, warehousing and distribution. The Sonopress global network, with more than 4,000 employees, places customer service and product quality as its top priorities. For further information visit: www.sonopress.com.

Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance, or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Contacts


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Brenda Young, 828-658-6183
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