Armstrong World Industries, Inc. - Received a Request for Additional Information From the Federal Trade Commission.

LANCASTER, Pa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 1997--ARMSTRONG (NYSE NYSE

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1. ) Armstrong World Industries Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is an international designer and manufacturer of floors, ceilings and cabinets. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armstrong operates 39 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. , Inc. announced today that it has received a Request for Additional Information from the Federal Trade Commission with respect to its offer for Domco Inc. (ME:DOC;TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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The Request has the effect of extending the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

Often used in risk arbitrage. Antitrust act administered by U.S. Department of Justice and the FTC that requires an investor to file a form with the government before he acquires an economic interest in the lesser amount of $15 million or 15% of the until 10 calendar days after Armstrong complies with the Request. Armstrong intends to comply with the Request promptly.

Armstrong is a global manufacturer and marketer of interior furnishings, including floor coverings and ceiling systems, with sales of US $2.156 billion.

CONTACT: Armstrong World Industries Inc., Lancaster

Cam Collova (Media), 717/396-2169

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Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Warren M. Posey (Investor), 717/396-2216

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Tom Daly/David Kronfeld, 212/521-4800

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Seth Goldschlager, 33/1-44-43-72-42

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Bernhard Meising, 49/211-5775-903

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Ken Cavanagh, 514/843-2386

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