OCT-02-2007

Valspar Conference Call

A conference call is scheduled for Monday, October 1st at 4:30PM Central Time. Bill Mansfield and Paul Reyelts will discuss Valspar's press release issued today. Please contact my office at 612-375-7350 if you do not receive a copy of the press release.

The call can be heard live over the internet at Valspar's website (www.valsparglobal.com). Those unable to participate during the live broadcast can also access an archive of the web cast on the Valspar website.

In the event it is not possible for you to listen to the conference call, there will be a taped replay that you can listen to from 8:00 PM on October 1st through midnight October 15th. To do so, dial 1-800-475-6701 in the U.S., or 320-365-3844 outside the U.S. The access code is 889512.