MAY-02-2008

Conference Call On Second Quarter Earnings

A conference call is scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 10:00AM Central Time. Bill Mansfield and Lori Walker will discuss Valspar's press release on second quarter earnings.

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 live conference call, there will be a taped replay that you can access from 12:00 PM on May 12th through midnight on May 27th. To do so, dial 1-800-475-6701 in the U.S., or
320-365-3844 outside the U.S. The access code is 921998.