1 EXHIBIT 2 PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement"), dated as of the 28th day of August, 2001, by and among The Dial Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Dial"), SMILLC Holding Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdco" and...Purchase Agreement • September 5th, 2001 • Dial Corp /New/ • Soap, detergents, cleang preparations, perfumes, cosmetics • New York
