Esko and Artwork Systems to Join Forces

Target date for completion of the purchase of the shares is August 9, 2007. Following the acquisition of control Esko NV will launch a mandatory public offer for all remaining shares and outstanding warrants of Artwork Systems Group NV at a price of EUR 11.50 per share. Subsequent to the completion of the offer, after reopening if any, Esko will launch a buy-out offer, provided it has acquired 95% of the share capital of Artwork Systems Group.