DPL Wins Supplier Award of Excellence.

DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1999--

The Scotts Company, a worldwide leader in lawn and garden care products, recently recognized DPL (NYSE:DPL) with its 1998 Supplier Award of Excellence.

DPL was selected for its customer service efforts, reliability, competitive rates and energy expertise.

"As our energy partner, DPL has been able to add value to Scotts, through both quality customer service as well as value-added energy consulting," explained Mike Burzynski, Scotts Vice President of Corporate Purchasing. "It's a pleasure doing business with them."

Each year Scotts recognizes the company or organization that provided quality, customer service and cost reductions throughout the previous year, contributing directly to its growth. During the past three years, Scotts has expanded its operations, working closely with DPL throughout the process.

"On behalf of all of us at DPL, we'd like to thank Scotts for this recognition," said Allen Hill, President and CEO of DPL Inc. "I am proud of our employees for being able to execute and deliver."

The Scotts Company, established in Marysville, Ohio in 1868, is the world's leading producer and marketer of products for do-it-yourself lawn and garden care, professional turf care and horticulture. Scotts products are sold in the United States, Canada and throughout the world. The company's industry-leading brands include Scotts(R), Miracle-Gro(R), Ortho(R), Hyponex(R) and Osmocote(R).

DPL Inc. is a diversified energy company supplying electric and gas energy services to 500,000 electric customers and 300,000 gas customers in the Midwest through its subsidiary, The Dayton Power and Light Company.