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Results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Bowne & Co., Inc. held on May 24, 2007

Quorum: There were present, in person or represented by proxy, the holders of 26,122,899 shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company out of a total of 27,729,663 shares entitled to vote. This represents 94.21% of the outstanding common stock of the Company and constitutes a quorum.

Proposal One: Election Of Officers

The following individuals were elected Class II directors of the Company to serve for a three-year term expiring in 2010, each to serve until their successors shall be duly elected and shall qualify:

· Carl J. Crossetto 25,701,660
· Douglas B. Fox 25,919,686
· Marcia J. Hooper 25,911,847
· Lisa A. Stanley 25,932,228

Proposal Two: Approval Of Appointment Of KPMG LLP As The Company's Auditors For The Current Fiscal Year

The proposal to approve the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's auditors for the current fiscal year received the following votes:

· For 25,438,728
· Against 630,631
· Abstain 53,540