A conference call to discuss earnings will begin at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) on Friday, July 26, 2002. The call can be accessed by dialing 913-981-5508. The access code is 698717. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call will be open to the general public and will last approximately one hour. Only financial analysts will be permitted to ask questions, while the media and the general public will be in a listen-only mode.

The call will also be available, both live and replayed, and as a written transcript, via the Internet on the RPM website at http://www.rpminc.com.

A replay will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) on July 26 and will run until 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) on July 29, 2002. The replay can be accessed either through the RPM website or by dialing 719-457-0820. The access code is 698717.

RPM is a world leader in specialty coatings serving both industrial and consumer markets. RPM's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, floor coatings and specialty chemicals. Its consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers for home, automotive and boat maintenance and by hobbyists. Leading industrial brands include Stonhard, Tremco, Carboline, Day-Glo, Euco and Dryvit. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Flecto and Bondo.

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