X-Rite Declares Fourth-Quarter Cash Dividend

GRANDVILLE, Mich.--Jan. 3, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend of 2 1/2 cents per share on its common stock.

The dividend is payable February 14, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 17, 2006. X-Rite reported 21,235,899 shares outstanding on January 3, 2006.

About X-Rite

X-Rite is a leading provider of color measurement solutions comprised of hardware, software and services for the verification and communication of color data. The Company serves a broad range of industries, including graphic arts, digital imaging, industrial and retail color matching, and medical. X-Rite is global, with 20 offices throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving customers in over 100 countries.