a global leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing on-demand labeling solutions, for approximately $730 million. This transaction strengthens the company’s global leadership position in the office products market. Newell Rubbermaid continues to expect the acquisition to be neutral to earnings in 2005 and approximately $0.06 per share accretive in 2006. Mark Ketchum, chief executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid, said, “DYMO is a strategic extension of our Office Products portfolio and adds depth to our product offering.