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Scantron^® Granted New Patent on Test Scoring Form, Solidifying Leadership in Education Market

IRVINE, Calif. (June 5, 2006) - Scantron Corporation today announced the award of a new patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its most popular scannable test forms and system. U.S. Patent No. D519,156 is Scantron's third patent protecting its original test system and preserving leadership in testing solutions for the education market.

"The new patent builds on our strength in test delivery," said Tom Hoag, president of Scantron Corporation. "Scantron continues to invent new applications to help our customers and secure a unique competitive advantage."

Specifically, the patented form contains a barcode design element that will also help schools with inventory control and point-of-sale. Scantron uses state-of-the-art printing equipment to ensure specific registration requirements and prints using specialized paper manufactured to exacting weight, stiffness, finish and erasability standards to guarantee accurate scanning. The value of Scantron forms is readily apparent in the reduction of misfeeds, rejects and downtime brought on by using substandard and poorly manufactured forms.

"Scantron's solutions are the most economical, efficient, accurate and easy-to-use way to process and score multiple choice tests in classrooms with 30 or more students," said Hoag. "Our test scoring system is successful because it is easy to administer and teachers are comfortable with the format which requires no training or IT support while providing immediate, accurate results."

About Scantron Corporation

Scantron Corporation (www.scantron.com), headquartered in Irvine, Calif., helps education and commercial organizations measure and improve effectiveness with assessment and survey solutions. Scantron provides tools for the rapid, accurate and reliable capture of data with innovative software and survey solutions that leverage the company's expertise in world-class forms printing and scanner manufacturing. Scantron is a subsidiary of Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., which is wholly owned by M&F Worldwide Corp. (NYSE: MFW).

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For More Information: JP Clark | 949-639-7640 | jp_clark@scantron.com