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The following presentation was delivered to Proxy Governance, Inc. on August 14, 2008, in connection with Point Blank Solutions, Inc.’s 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

In connection with the solicitation of proxies, Point Blank Solutions, Inc. has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and mailed to stockholders a definitive proxy statement and additional proxy materials. The proxy statement contains important information about Point Blank Solutions and the Company’s 2008 Annual Meeting. Point Blank’s stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement carefully. The proxy statement and other documents relating to the 2008 Annual Meeting can be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. These documents 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, and in additional proxy materials filed with the SEC, 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
August 14, 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)
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. 
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


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).
The Court ruled this week and the meeting will take place on August 19, 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
possibility
of
a
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 alludes 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
has
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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