Company Profile

Business Overview

Hines Horticulture, Inc. ("Hines") a Delaware corporation, currently produces and distributes horticultural products through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hines Nurseries, Inc. ("Hines Nurseries"). Unless otherwise specified, references to "Hines" refer to Hines Horticulture Inc. and its subsidiary.

Hines was founded in 1920 by James W. Hines Sr. in San Gabriel, California. Hines was a family owned business until its acquisition by the Weyerhauser Company in 1976. Hines was sold in 1990 to a private investment group and certain members of management. In August 1995, Hines was acquired by Madison Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P., a private equity investment firm and certain members of management. On June 22, 1998, Hines completed an initial public offering of 5.1 million shares of its common stock.

Hines is a leading national supplier of ornamental shrubs, color plants and container-grown plants with seven commercial nursery facilities located in Arizona, California, Oregon and Texas. Hines markets its products to retail and commercial customers throughout the United States.

Directors

James R. Tennant
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer & President

Stanley R. Fallis
Director & Chairman of the Audit Committee

Ray E. Mabus
Director & Chairman of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee

Hugh E. Sawyer
Director & Chairman of the Compensation Committee

Thomas R. Reusché
Director

Paul R. Wood
Director

Executive Officers

James R. Tennant
Chief Executive Officer & President

Claudia M. Pieropan
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

Jeffery A. Dunbar
Senior Vice President, Operations

Tom Batt
Vice President, Sales & Marketing

E-Mail Contact
If you have a question for the Board, you can e-mail Investor Relations at investorrelations@hineshort.com. Communications sent to Investor Relations and specifically marked as a communication for the Board will be forwarded to the Board or specific members of the Board as directed in the communication.

Publications for Shareholders

In addition to the Annual Report, Hines Horticulture, Inc. informs shareholders about the company through the Form 10-K Report, the Form 10-Q Reports, and the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement. Copies of any of these documents may be obtained without charge by writing to:

Hines Horticulture, Inc.
Investor Relations
12621 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA 92620

Transfer Agent & Registrar

Shareholders with questions about Hines Horticulture, Inc. common stock, including lost or misplaced stock certificates, changes of address, and other concerns should contact the company's Transfer Agent and Registrar.

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane, Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-936-5100

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