Published: 09:35 28.07.2008 GMT+2 /Source: RHJ International SA /BXS: RHJI /ISIN: BE0003815322

RHJ International: Launch of Tender Offer on D&M Holdings

RHJ International (NYSE-EURONEXT: RHJI) confirms that K.K. BCJ-2, a corporation owned by investment funds advised by Bain Capital Partners, LLC, has formally launched a tender offer on D&M Holdings Inc. ("D&M") at a price of JPY 510 per share in cash. This tender offer was endorsed by D&M's Board.

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Arnaud Denis
Investor Relations Director
RHJ International
Tel. +32 2 643 60 13
http://www.rhji.com