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The following presentation was delivered to Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis & Co. on August 4, 2008, in connection with Point Blank Solutions, Inc.’s 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Point Blank Solutions, Inc. has filed a proxy statement and other documents regarding the 2008 Annual Meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has filed and mailed additional proxy materials and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the 2008 Annual Meeting. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The proxy statement and other documents relating to the 2008 Annual Meeting (when they are available) can be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. These documents (when they are available) can also be obtained free of charge from the Company at the Company’s website at www.pointblanksolutionsinc.com under the “Investor Relations” tab, upon written request to Corporate Secretary, Point Blank Solutions, Inc, 2102 S.W. 2nd St., Pompano Beach, Florida 33069, or by calling the Investor Relations department at (212) 786-6013.

The Company and its directors and executive officers are deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the 2008 Annual Meeting. Information regarding the interests of the directors and executive officers of the Company in the solicitation may be found in the definitive proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC on March 24, 2008, available free of charge from the SEC and the Company, as indicated above. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company may be found in its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2008.


Point Blank Solutions, Inc.
Annual Meeting -
August 19, 2008
(Pending request for postponement to November 19, 2008)
Presentation for RiskMetrics Group
August 4, 2008


Contents
1.
Introduction
2.
Company Overview
3.
A Look at the Past: Corporate/Legacy Issues
4.
Building a Team for the Future
5.
Strategy, Execution and Results
6.
Why We Disagree with Steel Partners’
Proxy Contest
7.
Corporate Governance
8.
Our Interests Are Aligned with Our Shareholders
9.
Qualifications of Our Directors
2


Company Overview
Point
Blank
Solutions
is
a
leading
manufacturer
and
provider
of
bullet,
fragmentation
and
stab
resistant
apparel
and
related
ballistic
accessories.
Our
products
are
used
domestically
and
internationally
by
military,
law
enforcement,
security
and
corrections
personnel,
as
well
as,
government
agencies.
The
Company,
through
its
wholly-owned
subsidiary,
Life
Wear
Technologies,
also
manufactures
and
distributes
sports
medicine,
health
support
and
other
products,
including
a
variety
of
knee,
ankle,
elbow, wrist, back supports and braces. These products are sold to retail, pharmaceutical and other
national distribution outlets.
Earlier
this
year,
the
Company
entered
into
a
strategic
joint
venture
with
FMS
Enterprises.
The
two
companies
formed
LifeStone
Materials,
which
will
produce
woven
fabrics
for
both
entities.
This
venture
will
provide
PBSI
with
woven
fabrics
for
its
military
and
domestic
body
armor
at
a
lower
cost
and
greatly
enhance
the
Company’s
R&D
capabilities.
With
this
venture,
the
Company
is
the
only
soft
body
armor
manufacturer
in
the
market
today
with
a
weaving
capability,
a
significant
competitive
advantage.
Relationships
are
key
drivers
to
our
future
success.
Over
the
years,
the
Company
and
our
key
executives
have
built
strong
alliances
with
leading
fiber
suppliers,
weavers,
distributors
and
our
global
customer base.
Point
Blank
Solutions
is
one
of
the
largest
suppliers
of
soft
body
armor
to
the
U.S.
Armed
Forces
and
government
today,
and
has
been
for
years.
Its
protective
solutions
have
been
credited
with
saving
thousands
of
American
lives
both
abroad,
in
places
such
as
Afghanistan
and
Iraq,
and
at
home.
3


Corporate/Legacy Issues
David Brooks (former Chairman and CEO) and his ex-wife/affiliates control 29.5% of the Company’s common stock.
Class action and derivative lawsuits.
Numerous investigations by government agencies (for example: the
Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Department of Justice, and the Internal Revenue Service).
Errors in prior financial reports that led to the withdrawal of financial results for 2003, 2004 and the first
nine months of 2005.
Receipt of Wells Notice from the SEC.
Material weaknesses in internal controls that prevented the Company from future filings (post 3Q ‘05)
and led to the Company’s non-compliance with the SEC.
Inadequate infrastructure with weak or non-existent systems.
Tax returns for 2003 and 2004 were filed incorrectly and had to be amended and no tax returns were
filed for 2005 and 2006.
Delisting of the Company’s securities on AMEX.
Inability to draw under credit facility with LaSalle due to non-compliance.
Indictments of former officers (former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and
Chief Operating Officer).
Corporate and legacy issues were well publicized, which adversely impacted business.
Since
mid-2006,
this
company
has
undergone a
mass
transformation;
correcting and overcoming the
‘alleged’
misdeeds
of
prior
leadership.
The
many
issues
this
management team and Board of Directors
have
faced
include:
4


Team Building: Restoring Credibility in the Senior Ranks
In 2006, a special committee was formed by the Board, consisting
of Senator Campbell and Larry Ellis, the only two
board members not named in the Class Action lawsuit.  In July 2006, this committee recommended the removal of Mr.
Brooks as Chairman and CEO.
Mr. Brooks’
removal began the Company’s turnaround and was the first step in regaining trust and building confidence
in
senior
leadership.
The
Company
brought
in
new
management
and
an
independent,
highly
experienced
Board
of
Directors, the latter of which was done with the assistance of a
national executive recruitment firm. 
The Company brought on experienced financial advisors (Alix Partners, Jefferson Wells, and other forensic experts) to
help improve the financial systems and controls and address financial reporting requirements. 
The Company also engaged investment bankers to advise the Board.
Wachovia Securities was one of the two banks
engaged and they continue their work, helping the Board and management to identify the most effective means to
increase shareholder value.
New
Senior
Leadership:
Larry Ellis assumed the role as CEO.
John Siemer, formerly Special Assistant and Strategic Planner to
the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, was appointed COO.
Jim Anderson, formerly a partner with KPMG LLP with extensive turnaround/workout experience, was appointed
Controller and, later, CFO.
Sam White, formerly President of Point Blank Body Armor, was appointed Head of Global Sales.
Patrick Stallings, a retired Colonel with the U.S. Army, was named Head of Global Business Development.
Lisa Taylor, also with civil service and private sector experience, was appointed head of Human Resources.
This
new
team
met
regularly
with
customers,
partners,
suppliers,
lenders
all key constituents to ensure the Company’s future.
5


Team Building: Restoring Credibility in the Senior Ranks (Cont’d)
U.S. Government
William Campbell
Larry Ellis
U.S. Army
Martin Berndt
U.S. Marine Corps
Maury Hannigan
Law Enforcement
David Bell
Marketing / Homeland Security
Jack Henry
Financial Accounting
Suzanne Hopgood
Corporate Governance
The existing Point Blank board is independent, with the exception of Larry Ellis and all parties
have experience in the areas needed and that are relevant to our
business and our future.
The primary goal in reconstituting the Board was to find experienced and independent professionals with
unique skill sets relevant to the Company’s business operations as well as those with credentials in
serving public companies.
6


Strategy, Execution and Results
In
September
2006,
management,
at
the
direction
of
General
Ellis,
undertook
the
development
of
a
strategic
plan
with
the
goal
of
best
positioning
the
Company
for
future growth and
profitability.
The
strategic
plan
established
a
vision
for
Point
Blank
Solutions
to
be
a
global
leader
in
safety
apparel
and protective
solutions
more
than
just
body
armor.
Diversifying
products,
channels
and
markets
is
essential to the future.
The
Board
adopted
this
plan
and
directed
management
to
accomplish
this
vision
through
disciplined
and
aggressive execution of a value enhancement strategy based on the following five strategic pillars:
Grow organically, by capturing new military programs and increasing the Company’s civil market share;
Expand internationally by pursuing protective solutions contracts with friendly nations around the world;
Improve cost
position
through
operational
excellence
initiatives
and
better
management
of
its supply
chain;
Pursue strategic ventures to expand the Company’s service offering and diversify into related growth
markets; and
Maximize stockholder value by continuing to build confidence in leadership and demonstrating financial
responsibility.
This plan was detailed in the Company’s Form 10-K and proxy materials, along with how the Board’s skill sets were critical to successful
execution of the plan.
7


Strategy, Execution and Results (Cont’d)
Organic
Growth
During 2007, the Company completed an analysis of significant international opportunities.  The
Company developed a framework for global business development and established an office
primarily dedicated to expanding relationships with international military constituents.
In the years ahead, the Company anticipates international sales will comprise a higher
percentage of its overalls sales mix and will be a key contributor to our financial performance.
International
Expansion
Total
operating
costs
decreased
by
18.1 %
during
2007
as
compared
to
2006.
This
decline
was attributable to a decrease in litigation and investigation costs, a decrease in employment tax
withholding charges and a reduction in selling, general and administrative charges.
Gross margin for 2007 was 19.2% compared to 22.8% during 2006.  Throughout 2007, certain
contracts were targeted for an aggressive pricing strategy, as the Company recognized the
changes in the competitive environment within the industry. The 2007 annual results include a
$3.5 million adjustment to the Zylon vest replacement program obligation as a result of a change
in estimate. 
Cost
Improvement
8
Throughout 2007, the Company, in concert with the Board of Directors, refined its plan and
outlined strategic objectives that position the Company for future growth and profitability.  As a
result, in 2007 the Company grew sales by 26.3% to $320.8 million.  This increase was due
to U.S. Military/federal government sales growth of 27.7% and 28.3 % in the domestic market. 


Strategy, Execution and Results (Cont’d)
In 2007, the Company began to implement an integrated information technology solution and to
replace outdated manufacturing and financial systems. The Company expects to benefit from
completing the IT integration to enhance productivity, improve timeliness, provide more
rigorous internal controls and improve yield in the manufacturing process.
In 2007, the Company explored various strategic initiatives to better integrate the value chain
and diversify products/markets; the goal of reducing costs, growing sales and increasing profits.
Among the highlights are an exclusive partnership with G2 Consulting, a collaborative venture
with DSM and various alliances with the Company’s key suppliers and distributors.
In March 2008, the Company announced a
joint venture with FMS Enterprises,
an
important milestone marking our entrance into the weaving industry.  We expect this operation
to add to our top line, decrease our material costs, increase our margins and add a profit center
to the Company.  Furthermore, it provides Point Blank with a unique value proposition in that it
is the only body armor company with weaving capabilities, which will provide direct access to
fiber suppliers and improve its ability to compete on tenders.
Strategic
Ventures
The Company was profitable for the first time in five years.
Net income for the year
ended December 31, 2007 was $6.2 million, compared to a net loss
of ($5.3 million) during the
prior year.  Earning per share, basic and diluted, was $0.12 for
the year ended December 31,
2007, as compared to a loss per share, basic and diluted of ($0.12) during 2006.
The Company’s SEC filings are current for the first time in three years.
The Company
also made significant progress towards achieving compliance with
regulatory agencies and
improvements were achieved in internal control over financial reporting.
The Company’s goal is to eliminate all material weakness by the end of 2008.
Maximizing
Shareholder Value
Cost
Improvement
9


Strategy, Execution and Results (Cont’d)
Other
“Non-Executive”
Corporate
Milestones
Class Action and Derivative lawsuit settlement approved by the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of New
York.
Restated financial results for the periods in question and now compliant in our financial reporting.
On track to address all of the material weaknesses in our internal controls by the end of 2008, consistent with our
stated remarks in our 2007 Form 10-K.
Greatly enhanced our systems and processes.
Restructured our credit facility with LaSalle; sufficient access
to capital to fund operations and execute on strategy.
Summary
After becoming compliant in our financial reporting, our goal is to hold our Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the last
step in regaining full compliance.  It is also our intention to seek to relist our securities on a national stock exchange,
plans of which are already underway.  In pursuing our strategy to generate value for our stockholders, we are also
looking to diversify our product offering and customer base through joint ventures and/or acquisitions. 
Our plans have been derailed due to the actions of Steel Partners.
10


Steel Partners’
Proxy Contest –
The True Historical Overview
›Steel Partners indicated its intent to acquire our company in August 2007 (privately) and in October 2007, did so in a public forum.  In their public
announcement, they expressed a “willingness to enter into negotiations to acquire all of the common stock of PBSI it did not already own for no
less
than
$5.50
per
share
in
cash”
subject
to
adjustment
after
completion
of
due
diligence
and
evaluation
of
other
factors.
›This Board initially concluded that it did not believe shareholders interests would be best represented by pursuing a transaction at that time as
there were ventures underway, significant contracts with the U.S. Military were upcoming and because the Company was in the initial stages of
building an international operation which over time, will generate enhanced value for our stakeholders.
›Additionally and as stated in the Company’s public announcements, the Board believed that resolution of legacy issues, improved corporate
governance and successful execution of the strategic plan would best serve the Company’s shareholders and enhance value.  As such, the Board
stated at the time of Steel’s public announcement that it did not believe that the time was right to explore a sale process. 
At the time of Steels offer to negotiate, the Company was in discussions with its weaving joint venture partner and had not yet filed its
2007 Form 10-K.
›We
responded
to
Steel
and
offered
to
enter
into
discussions
with
them
to
explain
our
rationale
and
share
with
them
our
plans.
In
doing
so, we
offered to enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), including a two-year standstill which the Board viewed as customary and necessary to
allow for discussions with Steel in a stable environment.  Such discussions, the Board felt, would enable the Company to engage Steel’s experience
and expertise for the benefit of all stockholders.
›Steel Partners would not sign a Standstill agreement and this was paramount if the Company and Steel were to have true discussions at that time. 
Standstill
agreements
are
a
normal
mechanism
to
ensure
a
level
playing
field.
The
Company
offered
to
negotiate
a
reduced
time
period,
but
Steel
refused.  The Board left the door open for further discussions.
It is worth noting that Steel has approximately a 40% economic interest in one of our primary weavers,  JP Stevens (acquired Hexcel).
It is also interesting that in Steels more recent press announcements, they make it very clear that there is no actual offer price on the
table.  Their $5.50 “price”
is and always has been a phantom.
11


Steel Partners’
Proxy Contest –
The True Historical Overview
Given our progress in remedying issues from the “Brooks era”
and particularly the completion of our financial
statements, in January 2008, the Company announced it would hold
its Annual Meeting on April 22, 2008.
Shortly thereafter, Steel announced that it intended to nominate
five individuals for election to the Board at the 2008
Annual Meeting.  In its public filings, Steel stated that if its
nominees win election to the Board, it would seek to buy
the Company itself or sell the Company to another party.
During the week of March 31, 2008, Company representatives had a
series of meetings with Point Blank stockholders,
including Steel. In its discussions with Steel, the Company sought to explore a possible resolution of the proxy contest. 
Steel, however, stated a list of demands that the Board did not believe it could approve as being in the best interest of
all stockholders.
Several of our stockholders expressed a “strong desire”
that the Company immediately undertake a process to explore strategic
alternatives.  Several of these stockholders also expressed concern about having such a process run by Steel in light of their interest as a
buyer, rather than by the existing independent Board and management.
This Board listened to its shareholders and asked Wachovia, its financial advisor, to pursue all strategic alternatives to
enhance value for its shareholders.  The Board concluded that the best course of action would be to begin this process
immediately and defer the election of Directors to August 19, 2008 in order to pursue this process.
Thereafter, Steel filed its lawsuit seeking to compel the meeting.  After an initial conference with the Court, Steel
agreed not to challenge the planned August 19, 2008 date, and the Stipulation was entered into and signed as an
Order by the Court. Point Blank recently filed a motion in the Court of Chancery for the State of Delaware to postpone
the Annual Meeting until November 19, 2008, to provide more time
for the strategic alternatives process.  The Board
and management, on advise of its financial advisors believes that a higher valuation can be obtained if the Company
waits until after the IOTV Base Buy is awarded (believed to be prior to September 30, 2008).
12


Steel Partners’
Proxy Contest –
A Conflict of Interest
The five men nominated by Steel to Point Blank’s Board are no strangers to Steel.
James Henderson
is a Managing Director and Operating Partner of Steel Partners LLC.  He is also Chairman of
the Board of Del Global Technologies, a Steel portfolio company.
Del Global is currently under investigation by the
US Attorney’s office in connection with Department of Defense contracting.
Terry Gibson
is Managing Director of SP Corporate Services LLC, a management
services company operated by
Steel.  He also serves as CEO and a director of CoSine
Communications, of which Steel owns approximately 26.1%
(as of 12/31/07).
Merrill McPeak
currently sits on a number of both public and private boards.  Of the public entities today, all
have seen precipitous declines in share price, resulting in lost
shareholder value.  And his association with Del
Global, given the DoD
investigation is troubling.
Bernard Bailey
serves as CEO in Residence for USBX Advisory Services, LLC, which was acquired by Imperial
Capital Group, LLC in 2007.  Imperial Capital’s subsidiary, Imperial Capital LLC, regularly serves as Steel’s
investment advisor. Bailey is a director of Telos
Corporation, where he is the head of the Audit Committee.  His
resignation has been publicly demanded by his fellow directors amidst allegations of serious violations of the
Securities Exchange Act rules.
Robert Chefitz
is a partner of John Mack III, founder and CEO of USBX Advisory
Services, LLC, an Imperial
Capital Group Company, who also serves as one of Steel’s investment bankers.
There is a significant conflict of interest in having these nominees serve as directors of
Point Blank, if in fact Steel Partners is a potential buyer, which they claim to be in their
proxy statement and other filings.
13


Steel Partners’
Proxy Contest –
Can Steel be Trusted?
What Steel Said
-The Steel Nominees, if elected would engage in the
“aggressive pursuit of a relisting”
-Warren Lichtenstein pledged an “awareness of and
openness to all strategic options.”
-Steel promised to eliminate Del Global’s “poison pill”
stockholder rights plan.
-Steel pledged “an end to any hint of abusive practices.”
What Actually Happened
-Five years later, Del Global stock continues to trade
over the counter.
-Del Global signed an LOI to sell its Medical Systems
Group, but opted to back out of the transaction; the
purchasers sued for the $1 million “break fee”, eventually
settling for $500,000.
-Subsequently, Del Global terminated its “strategic
alternatives plan”
after accomplishing only the sale of a
small subsidiary.
-Del Global’s “poison pill”
removed in 2003, but
reinstated in 2007!
-Del Global is currently under investigation by the
Department of Defense.
A closer look at Del Global’s
proxy contest in which Steel Partners was the activist party reveals that
Steel’s words don’t always equal their actions.  Warrant Lichtenstein, in 2003, promised sweeping
changes which never materialized and which are similar to the claims he makes regarding PBSI:
14


Steel
Partners’
Proxy
Contest
Their
Claims
about
PBSI
They state the Company should not remain public. Steel claims we
would be better served by becoming part of a
larger conglomerate. In conversations with Steel, they have expressed a belief that the Company should enter into
a sale process.  They claim to be a bidder but have chosen not to participate in the process.  Their public
statements are unclear.  We believe Steel has not expressed a clear vision of the direction of the
Company.
They claim our aggressive pricing and marketing strategy that resulted in reduced margins will negatively impact
shareholder value.  This statement is only true near-term.  The company has a weaving joint venture in place that
should offset the margin declines and has improved relationships
and pricing with suppliers.  When additional
volume comes through the factories, which is expected following the IOTV Base buy, we will be able to leverage
the JV and other initiatives to enhance our margins and profits,
resulting in increased value for our shareholders
long-term.  Furthermore, the aggressive pricing strategy which Steel walludes
to was necessary given increased
competition.  This is not specific to Point Blank, but the industry at large given changing industry dynamics.  If
Steel truly understood our business, they would understand the strategy.
They believe Point Blank’s financial performance will continue to deteriorate.  Our financial performance in 2007
resulted in 26.3% top-line growth and our first profit in five years.  This, despite the continued legacy issues we
were overcoming.  Our first half of 2008 is challenging and our financial performance will be down compared to the
prior year.  This however, is not due to management or our industry position.  Rather, the larger contracts from
the U.S. Military were delayed on several occasions.  These delays were unprecedented and unforeseen.  Again,
this is an industry-wide phenomenon and not specific to Point Blank.  We were recently awarded the IOTV Bridge
buy for $86.3 million and a $13.5 million contract for the Iraqi
Defense Forces, our first big international win.  We
expect our top-line to show significant improvement in the second half of the year.  Once the IOTV Base buy is
awarded, we anticipate much stronger top and bottom line results, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 and
throughout future year periods.  If they believe our financial performance will continue to deteriorate,
why are they increasing their investment in our Company and seeking to acquire it? 
Steel does not believe Point Blank should try to contend with the “highly competitive market”
as a standalone
public entity.  We are not in disagreement and are pursuing strategic alternatives.  Each of our directors, other
than General Ellis, qualifies as an “independent”
Board member.  Only 3 of their 5 nominees are independent,
but in actuality, those 3 still have ties to Steel.
15


Steel Partners’
Proxy Contest –
Their Claims about PBSI (Cont’d)
We do not manage our business for the quarter.  We manage our business for the future,
and
to enhance and maintain true value for our shareholders.
They claim the Board’s interests are not aligned with shareholders because the Board owns only options and not
stock.  In fact, Board members own restricted stock.  Management
and Directors were also precluded from
purchasing stock in the open market due to our public company blackout period.  Steel was fully aware of this. 
After the Company’s Form 10-K for 2007 was filed, officers and directors did in fact make stock purchases during a
very small window of opportunity to do so.  Since the strategic alternatives process began in April, we again are in
a blackout period.  They are aware of the blackout period rules, yet use this claim to their advantage.
They believe the Steel offer “would have”
provided full and fair value and immediate liquidity to all Point Blank
stockholders.  They never made an offer and they never moved forward in discussions.  They have had every
opportunity to engage our Board prior to the beginning of the strategic alternatives process but chose not to. 
Since the process began in April 2008, we have had 33 parties sign NDA’s and enter into Standstill Agreements. 
Steel has chosen not to participate.  One must truly question their motives.
They believe their nominees represent the best opportunity for stockholders to maximize value.  We believe there
is a significant conflict of interest in that their nominees work for or have associations with Steel, a potential bidder
for our Company.  Many of our shareholders agree with our Board
which is why we undertook the strategic
alternatives process at the time we did.
In all of Steel’s public disclosures, they talk about entrenchment.  This Board is independent and carrying out its
fiduciary responsibilities.  The primary reason for the requested Annual Meeting postponements has nothing to do
with entrenchment, but rather, efforts of this Board to protect ALL shareholders interests.  David Brooks and his
ex-wife”
own close to 30% of the Company’s common stock and he has made his feelings well known (anti-PBSI),
especially in light of the lawsuits that are pending in Court and which are worth millions of dollars.  Steel and
Brooks together control close to 40% of our securities and they do not have interests that are aligned
with the overall shareholder base.
16


Corporate Governance
In response to Steel’s attacks on the Company’s corporate governance:
Significant management changes have been made over the last two years resulting in the departure or replacement of all
but one Board member since June 2006.
The Board conducted extensive board and peer evaluations.  The Board also identified the skill sets needed to implement
the strategic plan. The skill sets of the current Board were matched with those needed by the Company as part of the
evaluation and disclosed in the proxy.
The Company’s current Board places the utmost importance on implementing sound governance policies.
The Company believes these defensive measures helped ensure a period of stability needed to execute
our strategy and achieve a valuation commensurate with performance/potential.
Each of the Company’s directors, other than General Ellis, qualifies as an “independent”
Board member.
Our Nominating, Compensation, Audit and Corporate Governance committees are comprised solely of independent
outside directors.
Our Board of Directors is elected for one-year terms.
Our Chairman and CEO are separate and our Chairman is an independent outsider.
All Directors attended at least 75% of the Board meetings in the
past year or had a valid excuse for absences.
Although the Company has a rights plan in place, it contains a three-year independent director evaluation
provision.
Any other takeover protections the Company has implemented were done to maintain stability in order to enable
the Company to pursue maximized value for all shareholders.
All Directors own restricted stock. The Board has adopted a stock accumulation policy requiring Directors to own
stock to align their economic interests with those of Company stockholders. Blackout policies have restricted
purchases.
All Directors attended 96% or more of Board meetings in 2008.
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Our Interests Are Aligned with Shareholders
Point Blank Solutions has undergone a great deal over the past two years.  We have faced challenges very few
companies in corporate America are faced with and we have persevered. 
Our executives and Board members could have easily thrown in the
towel and walked, but they did not because
they believe in the Company, in its products and people and most
importantly, for the value that the Company
provides to its customers –
namely, men and women who protect our Nation.
We are pursuing strategic alternatives now as our shareholders have requested, including Steel.  Our
Board is independent and will oversee a fair process. 
Can Steel’s nominees do the same?
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Qualifications of Our Directors
General Larry Ellis (Ret.),
age 62, joined the Board of Directors in December, 2004.  He became President of the Company in 2005 and assumed the role of
Chief
Executive
Officer
in
July,
2006.
In
addition,
he
serves
on
the
board
of
directors
of
SRA
International,
a
publicly
traded
information
technology company. 
General
Ellis
served
in
the
U.S.
Army
for
over
35
years,
holding
positions
of
increasing
responsibility
before
retiring
in
2004
as
Commanding
General
of
United
States Army Forces Command in Atlanta, Georgia.  During his career, he oversaw multi-year, multi-billion-dollar programs and directed the development of
comprehensive strategic plans supporting the Army’s mission.  He also coordinated extensive operations and training programs in Germany, South Korea, and
Bosnia.  Between 2001 and 2004, General Ellis orchestrated the mobilization and deployment of over 500,000 soldiers and more than a million tons of
equipment to locations worldwide.
Senator
William
P.
Campbell
(Ret.),
age
73,
joined
the
Board
of
Directors
in
May,
2006,
and
was
named
Chairman
of
the
Board
of
Directors
in
July,
2006. 
Senator Campbell served in the California legislature for 22 years, including 14 years as a state senator.  During his legislative career, Senator Campbell held a
number of distinguished positions, including Chairman of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Minority Floor Leader, and Founding Chairman of the Joint
Committee on Fire, Police Emergency and Disaster Services.  In 1990, he retired from the Senate and became President of the California Manufacturers
Association
(now
the
California
Manufacturers
&
Technology
Association),
and
in
1998 became President Emeritus.
In April, 2000, he founded William
Campbell & Associates, a consulting firm, where he serves as President.  Senator Campbell is a member of the Compensation Committee.
David
Bell,
age
65,
joined
the
Board
of
Directors
on
November
22,
2006.
Mr.
Bell
is
the
retired
Chairman
and
Chief
Executive Officer of the Interpublic Group,
a public company that is a leading organization of advertising agencies and marketing service companies, a position he has held since January, 2005.  Mr. Bell
was Chief Executive Officer of Interpublic from 2003 to 2005, having joined Interpublic as Vice chairman in 2001.  Previously, Mr. Bell was Chairman and Chief
Executive
Officer
of
True
North
Communications
Inc.,
a
marketing
communications
and
services
group
that
was
acquired
by
Interpublic.
Prior
to
joining
True
North,
he
was
the
President
and
CEO
of
Bozell
Worldwide.
Mr.
Bell
joined
Bozell
in
1975
when
the
marketing
agency
acquired
Knox
Reeves
Advertising
where
he
had
been
President
since
1972.
He
is
currently
an
operating
advisor
to
Pegasus
Capital
Advisors,
a
private
equity
group,
and
a
senior
advisor
to
Google,
Inc.  Mr. Bell was given a Presidential nomination to be one of the thirteen original members of the President’s Homeland Security Advisory Council following
the events of September 11, 2001.  He currently serves as a director and the chair of the Compensation Committee of two other public companies, Warnaco
Group, Inc., and Lighting Science Group corporation; and as a director and the chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Primedia,
Inc. Mr. Bell is Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee.
General Martin R. Berndt (Ret.),
age 60, joined the Board of Directors on March 1, 2007.  General Berndt retired in 2005 after a 36 year career in the U.S.
Marine
Corps
where
he
commanded
U.S.
Marine
Corps
Forces
Atlantic,
South
and
Europe;
U.S.
Marine
Corps
Bases,
Atlantic;
and
U.S.
Fleet
Marine
forces
Atlantic
and
Europe.
General
Berndt
was
commissioned
a
Second
Lieutenant
in
the
U.S.
Marine
Corps
upon
graduation
from
West
Chester
University
in
1969.
During
his
career he served in Vietnam, Panama, Germany and Bosnia.  He serves as a Senior Mentor of the U.S. Marine Corps Staff Training Program and in a similar
capacity
for
the
Joint
Forces
Command.
He
also
serves
as
a
member
of
the
“CorpStrategy”
team
under the sponsorship of the Institute for Defense and Business
at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and is a member
of the Onslow County Military Affairs Committee.  Recently, General Berndt was a member of a
congressionally chartered, bipartisan commission to examine the Iraqi security forces.  He serves as a board member for the Governor’s North Carolina Military
Foundation and a privately owned company in Northern Virginia. General Berndt is a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee.
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Qualifications of Our Directors
Jack
A.
Henry,
age
64,
joined
the
Board
of
Directors
on
November
13,
2006.
Mr.
Henry
found
Sierra
Blanca
Ventures
LLC,
a
private
advisory
firm,
in
2000.
Prior
to
that,
he
served
as
managing
partner
of
the
Phoenix
office
of
the
accounting
and
consulting
firm
Arthur
Andersen,
LLP,
where
he
spent
over
34
years
in
various consulting and managerial positions.  Mr. Henry currently serves on the board of directors and as chair of the audit committee of White Electronic
Designs Corporation, a publicly-traded provider of advanced technology solutions.  Mr. Henry also served on the board of directors and as chair of the audit
committee of VistaCare, Inc., a provider of hospice services in the United States, until VistaCare’s recent acquisition by Odyssey Healthcare, Inc.  He also
serves on the boards of three privately-held companies.  Mr. Henry is president of the Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors
(“NACD”),
serves
on
the
NACD
faculty
,
and
is
an
NACD
Certified
Director.
Mr.
Henry
is
Chair
of
the
Audit
Committee
and
the
Audit
Committee
financial
expert.
Maurice
(Maury)
Hannigan,
age
67,
joined
the
Board
of
Directors
on
November
22,
2006.
Mr.
Hannigan
served
31
years
with
the
California
Highway
Patrol
(“CHP”) rising through the ranks to be appointed the Department’s Commissioner from 1989 to 1995.  His term as Commissioner included service as General
Chair of the State and Provincial Police Division of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Chair of the U.S. DOT/NAFTA Southwest Border States Law
Enforcement Implementation Committee, and President of the California peace Officers Association, and in several other capacities as a public safety advocate. 
Following
his
retirement
from
CHP,
Mr.
Hannigan
was
a
consultant
to
the
National
Safety
Council,
public
commissions,
and
other
entities
in
both
the
private
and public sectors.  From 2001 to 2006, he served as Vice President / Managing Director of the Washington, D.C. based public safety solutions group of
Affiliated Computer Services, a publicly traded business process
outsourcing and information technology provider headquartered in Dallas, Texas.   He
presently serves on the board of directors of the FBI’s national Executive Institute Associates, a public service foundation providing continuing education and
training to the chief
executives
of
law
enforcement
organizations.
Mr.
Hannigan
is
a
member
of
the
Audit
and
Compensation
Committees.
Suzanne
M.
Hopgood,
age
59,
joined
the
Board
of
Directors
on
March
1,
2007.
She
is
the
President
and
CEO
of
The
Hopgood
Group,
LLC,
a
workout
consulting firm she founded in 1985.  She also serves as the director of In-Boardroom Advisory Services for the National Association of Coprorate Directors
overseeing ISS certified education and advisory services for approximately 100 companies per year.  She has served on the board of nine companies, five of
which
are
public,
and
as
Chairman
of
the
Board
of
two.
She
has
also
served
as
CEO
of
both
public
and
private
companies,
and
she
has
served
as
an
audit
committee financial expert.  Ms. Hopgood has assisted a variety of companies in facing difficult business, financial and legal challenges and crises, as CEO, as
chairman of the board, as chair of executive, nominating, governance, on five public company audit committees, and on the board of an Italian Company.  She
has twice served as a member of board slates elected in proxy contests initiated by institutional investors.  She currently serves as chair of the Nominating &
Governance Committee and as an audit committee financial expert at Acadia Realty Trust.  She also serves on the board and audit committee of the privately
held Newport Harbor Corporation.  Ms. Hopgood is an NACD Certified Director. She co-authored the award-winning book Board Leadership for the Company in
Crisis.
Prior
to
founding
the
Hopgood
Group,
LLC,
Ms.
Hopgood
was
responsible
for
a
$1
billion
equity
real
estate
portfolio
for
Aetna
Realty
Investors.
She
h
as a B.S. Degree in Business administration.
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Important Additional Information
In connection with the Company’s 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company has filed a definitive proxy
statement and other materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  On March 24, 2008, the
Company began the process of mailing the proxy statement and WHITE proxy card to Company stockholders.  The
proxy
statement
contains
important
information
about
the
Company
and
the
2008
Annual
Meeting. 
STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY.   Certain of the Company’s officers and
directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the matters to be
considered at the 2008 Annual Meeting.  Information regarding such individuals and their ownership of the
Company’s securities is included in the Company’s proxy statement relating to the 2008 Annual Meeting. 
Investors may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents, as well as other materials
filed
with
the
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission
concerning
the
Company,
at
the
U.S.
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.  Copies of these materials and other documents also may be
obtained at no charge from: Point Blank Solutions, Inc., 2102 S.W. 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL, 33069,
Attention: Investor Relations.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: THE
STATEMENTS WHICH ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE ARE FORWARD-
LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE BASED LARGELY ON THE COMPANY'S EXPECTATIONS AND ARE SUBJECT TO
VARIOUS BUSINESS RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, CERTAIN OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE COMPANY'S CONTROL.
WORDS SUCH AS "EXPECTS," "ANTICIPATES," "TARGETS," "GOALS," "PROJECTS," "INTENDS," "PLANS,"
"BELIEVES," "SEEKS," "ESTIMATES," VARIATIONS OF SUCH WORDS, AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED
TO IDENTIFY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE ONLY
PREDICTIONS THAT SPEAK AS OF THE DATE HEREOF AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND
ASSUMPTIONS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO PREDICT. THEREFORE, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY AND
ADVERSELY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT MIGHT CAUSE
OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, (1) CHANGES IN THE COMPANY'S
INTERNAL CONTROL STRUCTURE OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING, (2) DE-LISTING FROM THE AMERICAN STOCK
EXCHANGE, (3) UNCERTAINTY OF FUTURE FINANCIAL RESULTS, (4) ADDITIONAL FINANCING REQUIREMENTS,
(5) DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS, (6) GOVERNMENT APPROVAL PROCESSES, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF THE
SETTLEMENT BY THE COURT, (7) THE IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS OR PRICING, (8) TECHNOLOGICAL
CHANGES, (9) THE EFFECT OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, (10) THE OUTCOME AND IMPACT OF
LITIGATION TO WHICH THE COMPANY IS A PARTY AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND
OTHER
INVESTIGATIONS
REGARDING
THE
COMPANY,
(11)
TURNOVER
IN
THE
COMPANY'S
SENIOR
MANAGEMENT AND (12) OTHER UNCERTAINTIES DETAILED IN THE COMPANY'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE UNCERTAINTIES AND RISKS
DISCUSSED
IN
DETAIL
IN
"RISK
FACTORS,"
IN
THE
COMPANY'S
PERIODIC
REPORTS
ON
FORM
10-K
AND
10-Q.
THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO REVISE OR UPDATE PUBLICLY ANY FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS TO REFLECT ANY CHANGE IN THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR MANAGEMENT WITH REGARD THERETO
OR ANY CHANGE IN EVENTS, CONDITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES ON WHICH ANY SUCH STATEMENTS ARE BASED.
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