X-Rite Declares Second-Quarter Cash Dividend

GRANDVILLE, Mich.--July 5, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a second-quarter cash dividend of 2 1/2 cents per share on its common stock.

The dividend is payable August 14, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 17, 2006. X-Rite reported 28,573,615 shares outstanding on July 5, 2006. The shares outstanding include 7,221,458 new shares issued in connection with the acquisition of Amazys Holding AG, which occurred on July 5, 2006.

About X-Rite

X-Rite is a global leader offering color measurement technology 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, among other industries. X-Rite is global, with 21 offices throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving customers in 100 countries. Visit www.xrite.com for more information.