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Results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Bowne & Co., Inc. held on May 25, 2006

Quorum: There were present, in person or represented by proxy, the holders of 29,641,017 shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company out of a total of 31,801,156 shares entitled to vote. This represents 93.21% of the outstanding common stock of the Company and constitutes a quorum.

Proposal One: Election Of Officers

The following individuals were elected Class III directors of the Company to serve for a three-year term expiring in 2009, each to serve until their successors shall be duly elected and shall qualify:

· Stephen V. Murphy 28,409,606
· Gloria M. Portela 23,423,142
· Vincent Tese 28,467,429
· Richard R. West 28,404,036

Proposal Two: Approval Of The Amended And Restated Bowne & Co., Inc. 1999 Incentive Compensation Plan

The proposal to approve the amended and restated Bowne & Co., Inc. 1999 Incentive Compensation Plan received the following votes:

· For 21,370,785
· Against 5,398,542
· Abstain 1,236,671

Proposal Three: Ratification Of 2004 And 2005 Deferred Stock Unit Awards

The proposal to ratify 2004 and 2005 deferred stock unit awards received the following votes:

· For 25,074,577
· Against 1,683,227
· Abstain 1,235,594