Schawk, Inc. Completes Acquisition of DJPA, An International Brand And Packaging Design Firm

DES PLAINES, IL, JANUARY 12, 2009—Schawk, Inc. (NYSE: SGK), one of the world’s leading providers of brand point management services, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of DJPA, an international brand and packaging design firm.

The purchased business includes the London, England and Hilversum, The Netherlands locations of DJPA with approximately USD $8 million in annual revenues. DJPA’s clients include Unilever, Grolsch, Warburtons, Heinz, Friesland Foods and Burton’s Food. Schawk has strategically been expanding its capabilities for the past 10 years through acquisitions and internal development to offer greater scale and a global reach, and to service the anticipated global needs of its major brand and retail clients. Today, the Company’s offering includes branding, design, technology, retail marketing and additional services that support brands at their different touchpoints globally

Additionally, Anthem Worldwide, Schawk’s strategic design company has grown considerably over the past five years to create an integrated global infrastructure expanding around the world to meet the demands of its customers.

David A. Schawk, president and chief executive officer of Schawk, said, “DJPA has been selected to facilitate the strategically important lead role to expand Anthem’s design business in Europe. Our acquisition of DJPA is consistent with our strategy of acquiring strategic and creative companies that enhance the integrated global brand point management services that Schawk and Anthem provide to their clients. “These same global resources, which allow Schawk and Anthem to provide services on a consistent basis around the world to help clients expand their global reach, will be available to all of DJPA’s clients.”

Schawk, Inc., (NYSE: SGK), is a leading provider of brand point management services, enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity. With a global footprint of more than 60 offices, Schawk helps companies create compelling and consistent brand experiences by providing integrated strategic, creative and executional services across brand touchpoints. Founded in 1953, Schawk is trusted by many of the world’s leading organizations to help them achieve global brand consistency. For more information about Schawk, visit http://www.schawk.com.