Exhibit 99
BEMIS COMPANY, INC.
222 South Ninth Street
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4099
For additional information please contact:
Melanie E. R. Miller
Vice President, Investor Relations
and Assistant Treasurer
(612) 376-3030
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MINNEAPOLIS, May 25, 2004 - Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE-BMS) stated that today representatives from the European Commission Competition Authorities have visited its Pressure Sensitive Materials operation in Belgium in connection with an investigation of alleged anticompetitive activities in the European paper and forestry products sector. The Company is fully cooperating with the investigation.
Bemis Company is a major supplier of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials used by leading food, consumer products, manufacturing, and other companies worldwide. Founded in 1858, the Company reported 2003 sales of $2.6 billion, of which $2.1 billion was from the flexible packaging business segment and $0.5 billion was from the pressure sensitive materials business segment. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bemis employs about 11,500 individuals in 53 manufacturing facilities in 10 countries around the world. More information about the company is available at our website, www.bemis.com.
