Royal Window Coverings (USA), L.P. Litigation

In April, 2007, two class action complaints were filed against Royal by direct purchasers of Window Coverings. Prior to filing the Complaints, Class Counsel engaged in an extensive investigation of the facts including reviewing of over 100,000 pages of hard copy documents and hundreds of thousands of pages of electronic documents they obtained from Royal, as well as an analysis of electronic transaction data by an economic expert. The cases are pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiffs allege in their Complaints that Royal attempted to enter into a contract, combination or conspiracy to fix, maintain, raise or stabilize the prices of Window Coverings sold in the United States in violation of the federal antitrust laws. Plaintiffs further allege that as a result of the attempted conspiracy, they and other direct purchasers of Window Coverings have been injured by paying more for Window Coverings than they would have paid in the absence of the illegal conduct. In the Complaints, Plaintiffs also seek recovery of treble damages, together with reimbursement of costs and an award of attorneys' fees.

Royal denies Plaintiffs' allegations. Neither Plaintiffs nor Royal have proven their assertions. The Court expresses no opinion as to whether Plaintiffs' allegations are correct or whether Royal has engaged in any wrongdoing. The purpose of this Notice is to inform you of the proposed certification of the Class and the proposed settlement with Royal and your rights in connection with the settlement.

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