Congratulatory letter from Tony Ridder, Chairman & CEO, Knight Ridder

P. ANTHONY RIDDER CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

KNIGHT RIDDER 50W. SAN FERNANDO ST. SAN JOSE, CA 95113-2413 TEL: (408) 938-[redacted] [email address redacted]

October 22, 2001

Rajiv Pant

Knight Ridder Digital

Dear Rajiv:

Please accept my heartiest congratulations on winning your second James K Batten Excellence Award. I’m so pleased that your contributions are being recognized and celebrated with this Technology Innovation award.

In developing the easy-to-use system for updating Web sites, the Cofax Team has set a perfect example of how technology can save time and effort, allowing Knight Ridder people to focus on their areas of expertise. Others in Knight Ridder will learn from both your exemplary teamwork and your creative innovation.

We are fortunate to have you as one of our leaders, Rajiv, and we look forward to your future achievements in the company. Your customers and your colleagues appreciate you and your work, and so do I. With this Excellence Award, you have my admiration and my gratitude.

Best regards,

Tony

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