, the Company's Scotts(R), Miracle-Gro(R) and Ortho(R) brands are market
leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup(R) brand, which is
marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned
by Monsanto.SunCapPart.

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, Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

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Steven Liff, Managing Director, Sun Capital Partners, said, "Olympia
has an extensive history and strong brand recognition in the tools business.5 billion of capital under management and with offices in Boca Raton, Los
Angeles, New York, and London, affiliates of Sun Capital Partners have
acquired more than 90 companies throughout the world with consolidated sales
in excess of $20.0 billion.

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Christopher Nagel, executive vice president
and CFO, will discuss current strategies at approximately 10:45 a . For more information about Sun Capital Partners,
please visit http://www.

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EST. In the
U.
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

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The Webcast, along with slides from the presentation, can
be accessed at http://investor.

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We believe that this acquisition will
position Olympia for future growth by allowing it to continue to provide
innovative products, outstanding customer service, and strengthened market
position. With more than
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Headquartered in City
of Industry, California and with offices in six countries worldwide, Olympia's
products include hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, knives, tap measures, saws,
long and short gardening tools, aprons, aluminum storage cases, and gloves.
Brands include Olympia, Village Blacksmith, Roughneck, Thorsen, Babco,
Chronium, Continental Abrasives, Work Gear, and Euro Cut.

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com . In Europe, Scotts' brands include Weedol(R),
Pathclear(R), Evergreen (R), Levington(R), Miracle-Gro(R), KB(R),
Fertiligene(R) and Substral(R).

Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. Acquires Olympia Group Inc. A Distributer of Hand Tools and Lawn and Garden Products

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

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Today, it offers over 7,000 products marketed under nine distinct brands.

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The Scotts Company to Participate in JP Morgan Conference

Dedicated to a Beautiful World
The Scotts Company is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer
products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional horticulture
as well. The Company owns the industry's most recognized brands. BOCA RATON, Fla.

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, a
leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and
investments in market-leading companies , today announced that one of its
affiliates has acquired a majority interest in Olympia Group, Inc .
Olympia Group, Inc.com .

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Members of the media and general public are invited to join the meeting
via a live Webcast. is a leading private investment firm focused on
leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies that can benefit
from its in-house operating professionals and experience.

This category includes tools for the home workshop.

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The Company also owns Smith + Hawken , a leading brand of garden-
inspired products that includes pottery, watering equipment, gardening tools,
outdoor furniture and live goods. Olympia was founded nearly 30 years
ago as a manufacturer and distributor of hardware products and accessories.
Arthur Zakarian, founder of Olympia Group , said, "We are delighted to join
forces with Sun Capital Partners.

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("Olympia")
from Olympia's founder, Arthur Zakarian.
We are pleased that one of our affiliates has acquired this business and are
anxious to build upon the Company's broad customer base, supportive vendors,
and strong brands .

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, The Scotts Company
(NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden
products, will participate in the JP Morgan Small Cap Conference on Thursday,
March 10, 2005, in Chicago, Ill."

About Olympia Group, Inc. designs, imports, and distributes hand tools and lawn
and garden products for consumer and professional users.

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