An Open Message to our Customers and Partners

November 21, 2011

Friends,

I am excited to open a new chapter in the history of Z Corporation.

Today, Z Corporation announced that our owners, RATOS AB/Contex Group, have entered into a definitive agreement under which 3D Systems Corporation would acquire Z Corporation. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close at the end of 2011 or early in 2012.

When this transaction closes, Z Corporation and 3D Systems will deliver the most comprehensive suite of 3D printing solutions available in the industry, together with a single, strong source for service and support. The business model is ideally suited to small businesses that need solutions to grow with them; and to enterprises needing a complex mix of products, services, and 3D content.

What does this mean to you?

For our customers, you can expect more frequent product releases and upgrades, seamless access to 3D content and print services, and options to mix Z Corporation solutions with product offerings from 3D Systems.

For our distribution partners, this merger offers the opportunity to distribute a more diverse mix of products to a larger range of prospective customers.

For our software solution partners, you will find an ally better aligned to make 3D solutions mainstream, and one more capable to make it happen.

Of course, good things take time. Once this transaction closes, we will be working closely with our new colleagues at 3D Systems to architect and structure a combined company that will maximize the opportunity for all involved.    We will keep everyone informed as our plans unfold.
This is a new era for the Z Corporation community. Together with you, we intend to make it our best.

Cordially,

John Kawola, CEO