The company's OCP business is among the leading suppliers globally of printable media and other products with expected sales in 2011 of approximately $765 million. "The sale of our Office and Consumer Products business to 3M presents the best opportunity to maximize OCP's value for Avery Dennison's shareholders, and complements 3M's global portfolio," said Dean A. Scarborough, chairman, president and CEO, Avery Dennison. "Our industry-leading Pressure-sensitive Materials and Retail Branding and Information Solutions businesses, combined with our strong balance sheet, make us well positioned for profitable growth and increased return of cash to shareholders." January 24, 2012