PPG Industries Inc. is in talks with Essilor International SA regarding the future of Transitions Optical, Inc. PPG holds 51% stake and Essilor holds 49% stake in Transitions Optical. PPG cannot predict the outcome of the discussions with Essilor. The possible outcomes might include a modification of the current joint venture structure, sale of all or a portion of PPG's interests in Transitions Optical to Essilor or sale of all or a portion of Essilor's interests in Transitions Optical to PPG.