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About Thomson
Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) is the leading provider of technology and service solutions for integrated media and entertainment companies. By capitalizing on and expanding its leadership positions at the intersection of entertainment, media and technology, Thomson provides end-to-end solutions to content creators, video network operators, manufacturers and retailers through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, THOMSON and RCA brands. For more information: www.thomson.net

Thomson's Consumer Solutions Businesses include a wide range of products and marketing services for high-definition television, digital audio and video, accessories, and telephones found in homes throughout the world. The most advanced RCA and THOMSON consumer products carry the premium Scenium brand, emphasizing superior technology and elegant design. The latest information on our consumer product lines can be found at www.rca.com