X0201 4 2003-11-03 0 0000205700 NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SERVICE INC NEB 0001161843 RAMRATH JOSEPH R 500 MAIN STREET C/O LEGAL DEPARTMENT GROTON MA 014710001 1 0 0 0 Common Stock Par Value $1.00 2003-11-03 4 A 0 378 29.100 A 3530.530 D Options (Right to Buy) 29.100 2003-11-03 4 A 0 3000 29.100 A 2004-11-03 2013-11-02 Common Stock Par Value $1.00 3000.000 3000.000 D Represents shares granted pursuant to the Company's Stock Compensation Plan. The share options vest in full on the first anniversary date following the grant date. The options are granted pursuant to the Company's Stock Compensation Plan. By: /S/ Michelle R. Palermo-Murphy as Attorney-in-Fact 2003-11-03