National discount and donation strategy supports Habitat for Humanity house-building projects

CLEVELAND, January 22, 2003 - ICI Paints, an international leader in the manufacture and distribution of world-class paint brands, today announced that its North American division has entered a five-year agreement with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) to support house builds with donations, discounts and volunteer work nationwide.

The agreement will provide all HFHI affiliates across the United States with a discounted rate on paint and, in 15 selected markets, paint donations to supply all house projects for that year. In addition, ICI Paints will work together with Habitat volunteers to construct and paint houses in various markets nationwide.

"Habitat for Humanity's mission to reward hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit fits well with our own. Like Habitat volunteers and benefactors, ICI Paints employees possess the resolve necessary to help each other and improve their own lives at the same time," said Larry Porcellato, Regional CEO of ICI Paints for North America. "ICI Paints has a unique opportunity to offer what it does best - manufacture high quality paint - to provide one of the most important ingredients of any new house and make a tangible, meaningful contribution to Habitat's mission."

"The commitment to community improvement ICI Paints is demonstrating through this generous program is a testament to its desire to get involved and stay involved in the communities it serves," said Millard Fuller, Founder and President of HFHI. "The partnership with ICI Paints is a great enhancement to our goal of building affordable, decent houses for those in need of adequate shelter."

ICI Paints is part of the ICI Group (NYSE: ICI), one of the world's largest producers of specialty products and paints. ICI Paints worldwide has 49 manufacturing sites in 25 countries and more than 15,000 employees. Headquartered in Cleveland, ICI Paints' North American operations produce decorative coatings brands such as Glidden, Dulux, Ralph Lauren, Devoe, Fuller-O'Brien, Sinclair, C-I-L paint, Color Your World and Liquid Nails caulks and adhesives. Products are sold through more than 660 Company stores, national/retail outlets and independent dealers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.icipaints.com.