Hombergh/De Pundert Group is a Netherlands based investment group whose expertise lies predominantly in the industrial sector. As part of its investments strategy, HHBV seeks majority stakes in companies that have a strong management and often operate in sectors that require consolidation.

HHBV intends to build a Pan-European printing platform. In that respect it was announced today that HHBV has signed a definitive agreement providing for the purchase of Quebecor World’s European operations from Quebecor World Inc. The transaction is expected to close by the end of June, 2008.

Hombergh/De Pundert Group has indicated that further information will soon be made available about its intended offer on RSDB NV.