GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Completes Acquisition of SBS Technologies; New Entity Strengthens Expertise in Communications, Military & Aerospace, Medical and Industrial Segments and Positions Company For Growth

GE發那科嵌入式系統公司完成對SBS技術公司的收購。新公司加強了其在通訊、軍事和航空、醫學以及工業領域的專業技術，并促進公司的發展。

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2006--GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of SBS Technologies(R) (NASDAQ: SBSE) of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The integration of SBS Technologies into GE Fanuc Embedded Systems creates a broad presence in the embedded systems industry, offering an extensive line of products ranging from embedded boards in multiple form factors, bus architectures, and fabrics, to fully integrated systems available in a range of environmental grades.

弗吉尼亞州夏洛茨維爾6月7日消息——通用電氣公司旗下的GE發那科嵌入式系統公司宣布完成了對新墨西哥州阿布奎基市SBS技術公司的收購。

Under the terms of the transaction, SBS Technologies shareholders will receive $16.50 in cash for each share of SBS Technologies common stock.

根據交易條款，SBS技術公司股東將獲得SBS技術公司普通股每股16.50美元現金收益。

"Strategically, this acquisition puts GE Fanuc Embedded Systems in a great position to serve a variety of customers including those interested in communications, government/aerospace, medical, semiconductor, industrial, and military systems," said Maryrose Sylvester, president and CEO of GE Fanuc. "The combination of the two companies provides depth and breadth in crucial product areas primed for growth. In addition, SBS Technologies has an excellent presence in Europe and Asia, adding to the team GE Fanuc Embedded Systems has in place in those regions.

GE發那科公司總裁兼首席執行官Maryrose Sylvester表示：“在戰略上來講，本次收購使GE發那科嵌入式系統公司可以更好地為各領域的客戶服務，包括那些通訊、政府/航空、醫學、半導體、工業和軍事系統等領域的客戶。這兩間公司的聯合對關系著增長的關鍵產品領域提供了深度和寬度。此外，SBS技術公司在歐洲和亞洲具有良好的銷售網絡，這將納入到GE發那科嵌入式系統公司在這些地區的團隊里。”

"The combination of SBS Technologies with the already robust product offerings of GE Fanuc Embedded Systems provides us with a dynamic growth opportunity," continued Sylvester. "I am confident that industry-leading technology and products will be the end result."

Sylvester繼續說道：“SBS技術公司與GE發那科嵌入式系統公司穩固的產品供應能力的結合給了我們一個動態的發展機會。我相信我們得到的是業界領先的技術和產品?！?/SPAN>

SBS Technologies designs and builds computer boards and systems that enable sophisticated products such as industrial robots, military and commercial aircraft, MRI machines and communication networks. The company produces more than 500 electronic components that can be configured in thousands of different ways. These products include single board computers, communications and networking modules, and complete systems. SBS products are designed to open standards such as CompactPCI(R) (CPCI), VMEbus (VME), PCI, PCI Express(R), PMC, PC/104, AdvancedMC(TM), and AdvancedTCA(R). SBS Technologies' single board computers are based on Intel(R) architecture, and PowerPC(R) processors.

SBS技術公司設計和建造電腦主板和系統，用于啟動例如工業計算機、軍事及商用飛機、MRI機器以及通訊網絡等復雜產品。該公司生產超過500種電子元件，可以通過數千種不同的方法配置。這些產品包括單板電腦，通訊和網絡模塊，以及完整的系統。SBS的產品設計符合CompactPCI (CPCI)、VMEbus (VME), PCI、PCI Express、 PMC、 PC/104、 AdvancedMC和AdvancedTCA等開放式標準。SBS的單板電腦基于英特爾架構以及PowerPC處理器。

SBS Technologies common stock ceased trading on the Nasdaq at market close on June 6, 2006, and will be delisted. As soon as is practicable, a paying agent appointed by GE Fanuc Embedded Systems will send information to all SBS Technologies shareholders of record, explaining how they can surrender SBS Technologies common stock in exchange for $16.50 per share in cash, without interest. Shareholders of record should await this information before surrendering their shares. Shareholders who hold shares through a bank or broker will not have to take any action to have their shares converted into cash, since these conversions will be handled by the bank or broker.

2006年6月6日，SBS技術公司的普通股在納斯達克停止交易，并將下市。一旦執行，一個由GE發那科嵌入式系統公司指定的支付機構將向SBS的在冊股東發出通知，知會他們如何將手中的SBS普通股以每股16.50美元的現金免息價格拋售。在冊股東應在拋售手中股票之前等候此通知。通過銀行或經紀人持有股票的股東無須任何行動將他們手中的股票換成現金，因為轉換工作將由銀行或經紀人完成。

About GE Fanuc Embedded Systems

關于GE發那科嵌入式系統

GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is a leading global provider of embedded computing solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. Featuring a comprehensive offering that includes Intel® and PowerPC®-based Single Board Computers, networking products, avionics interfaces, rugged flat panel monitors and complete computer systems, GE Fanuc Embedded Systems can support the full range of embedded computing needs. GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is part of GE Fanuc Automation, a joint venture between GE and FANUC LTD of Japan.

GE發那科嵌入式系統公司是領先的嵌入式計算解決方案全球供應商，適用于大范圍的工業和應用。擁有全面的產品供應，包括基于Intel和PPC的的單板電腦，網絡產品，電子設備接口，結實的平板監視器和完整的電腦系統，GE發那科嵌入式系統可以支持全范圍的嵌入式計算需要。GE發那科嵌入式系統公司是通用電氣發那科公司的子公司，而通用電氣發那科公司是通用電氣和日本發那科公司的合資公司。

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