May 12 United States postage increase.

On May 12, 2008 the United States Postal Service will implement a rate increase. The new rates and impacts are outlined below. For more information please visit www.usps.com/prices.

FIRST-CLASS MAIL®

• One-ounce letter - $0.42
• One-ounce flat - $0.83
• One-ounce parcel - $1.17
• Each additional ounce - $0.17
• Postcard - $0.27

OTHER RATES

• Standard Mail® - 3-Digit Automation - $0.241
• Priority Mail® - Flat Rate Envelope (Retail) - $4.80
• Certified Mail(tm) - $2.70

Pricing highlights:

• No change in the First-Class Mail single-piece additional-ounce price.
• Lower additional-ounce price for presorted First-Class Mail letters.
• Lower pound price for Standard Mail saturation and high-density flats.
• Shape-based pricing for First-Class Mail International letters, flats, andparcels.
• First-Class Mail International price groups expand from five to ninegroups.