CLEVELAND, June 24, 2003 - ICI Paints, a worldwide leader in the production and distribution of popular paint brands, today donated nearly $200,000 to City of Hope, a biomedical research, treatment and educational institution dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

ICI Paints held a charity golf tournament Monday at Beechmont Country Club in Pepper Pike, Ohio to raise the money. It is the seventh consecutive year ICI Paints has held a charity golf tournament in support of City of Hope. Last year, ICI Paints was placed on City of Hope's "Million Dollar Wall," an exclusive list of companies that have given more than $1 million to support City of Hope through the Hardware/Home Improvement Industry, City of Hope's premier industry support group. These golf tournaments are supported by ICI Paints' vendors, customers and employees who contribute their time and money to make the donations possible.

"City of Hope truly provides hope for countless families across the country each year through groundbreaking medical research. ICI Paints is proud to support such an important cause," said Gary Anklowitz, Vice President of Sales for ICI Paints. "I cannot say enough about the generosity of our employees, vendors and customers who, despite a tough economy, recognized the need to continue to support the important work of City of Hope."

City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer and other serious diseases, including diabetes and HIV/AIDS. The work conducted at City of Hope is shared with medical centers worldwide, touching the lives of millions of people everywhere, including in the Cleveland area. City of Hope is located in Greater Los Angeles.

For more information about how you can support City of Hope's lifesaving research and treatment programs, please call 800-260-HOPE or visit the Web site at www.cityofhope.org.

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 ICI Paints Company stores, national/retail outlets and independent dealers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information on the company, visit www.icipaints.com.