Agfa Monotype Announces Customized Font for Knowledge Adventure Titles; Four New JumpStart Educational Software Titles will Feature New Font

Business Wire, April 15, 2002

Business/Technology Editors

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002

Agfa Monotype Corporation, a major provider of fonts and font technologies worldwide, has announced the customization of a Monotype Classics(TM) font for use in a new series of Knowledge Adventure educational software titles for young students.

The sans-serif TrueType(R) font, Twentieth Century, was modified to enhance readability within four titles expected to be available next month from various retail outlets nationwide: JumpStart Advanced Preschool(TM), JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten(TM), JumpStart Advanced 1st Grade(TM) and JumpStart Advanced 2nd Grade(TM). The customized Twentieth Century is similar to lettering commonly used in children's handwriting lessons, and the font provides a recognizable link between hands-on classroom learning experiences and the lessons taught with JumpStart software.

"We were looking for a kid-friendly, school-appropriate font to use in our new JumpStart Advanced software line," said Diana Pray, senior producer at Knowledge Adventure. "Agfa Monotype was able to take an existing font and make the necessary changes quickly. We're very happy with the results."

"We're pleased that Knowledge Adventure chose us to help with its font needs," said Steve Kuhlman, vice president at Agfa Monotype. "With our vast font libraries and the industry's largest type development and engineering staff, Agfa Monotype can offer educational software developers such as Knowledge Adventure the ultimate in font support."

Agfa Monotype Fonts

With over 7,000 fonts, Agfa Monotype's library is the world's most comprehensive type resource for software designers, publishers and graphics professionals. The roots of this legendary type library date back more than 100 years, when in 1896 the Langston Monotype Machine Company issued its first typeface, Modern Condensed (Series 1). Agfa Monotype's library now includes many of the world's most popular and versatile typefaces such as Arial(R), Gill Sans(R) and Times New Roman(R). Today, fonts can be viewed, searched, purchased and downloaded from www.fonts.com, the Internet's premier type resource. Visitors can shop while also becoming more educated about fonts, design tips and custom font services.

About Knowledge Adventure

Knowledge Adventure, a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing, has been a leader in kids' interactive content for 20 years. The company develops and publishes top-selling PC and console-based multimedia software for kids to learn and play at four key developmental stages: infant to toddler, preschool to kindergarten, early learners and young adolescents. Knowledge Adventure's portfolio of interactive brands includes JumpStart(TM), Barbie(R), Jurassic Park(R), Butt-Ugly Martians(TM), Curious George(R) and Fisher-Price(R). Whether play leads to developing curriculum skills, problem-solving or just pure fun, Knowledge Adventure believes in rewarding curious minds with innovative and imaginative products.

About Agfa Monotype Corporation

Agfa Monotype Corporation is a major provider of digital content for graphics professionals. The company is a recognized leader in fonts and font technologies and an innovator in color and screening technologies. Agfa Monotype is a wholly owned subsidiary of Agfa Corporation and is part of Agfa's Graphic Systems business unit. Agfa Corporation is part of the Agfa-Gevaert Group, one of the world's leading imaging companies, headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium. Agfa develops, produces and markets analog and digital systems, primarily for the graphics, medical imaging, non-destructive testing and consumer imaging and photography markets. Worldwide, sales for 2000 were 5.26 billion euros. In the U.S., Agfa is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J. and employs approximately 4,000 people. Additional information about Agfa Monotype and its products can be found on the company's Web sites at www.agfamonotype.com and www.fonts.com.