GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Completes Acquisition of Radstone Technology PLC

通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統部完成對Radstone Technology 上市公司的并購

Acquisition Broadens Expertise in Military and Aerospace Positioning Company for Continued Growth

并購擴大了在軍事和太空領域的技術力量，促進了公司的持續增長

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, November 28, 2006 --GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of UK-based Radstone Technology PLC. The combination of Radstone with GE Fanuc Embedded Systems extends the company’s line of embedded computer products that enable prime contractors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to serve the Military and Aerospace segments.

夏落茨維爾市11月28日消息——通用電氣電氣公司旗下通用發那科嵌入式系統部宣布完成對英國Radstone Technology 公司的并購事宜。Radstone公司與通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統的聯合擴充了公司的嵌入式電腦產品線，使得主要承包商和原始設備制造商可以服務于軍事和太空領域。

Under the terms of the transaction, Radstone Technology PLC shareholders will receive 410 pence per share payable in cash, for a total consideration of approximately 130.4 million pounds. Radstone is headquartered in Towcester, UK and operates facilities in Milton Keynes and Bracknell, UK; Ottawa, Canada; Billerica, Massachusetts and Centennial, Colorado, USA.

根據交易條款，Radstone Technology 的股東將收到每股410便士的現金支付，支付總額大約為一億三千零四十萬英鎊。Radstone公司總部位于英國Towcester，在英國的Milton Keynes 和Bracknell、加拿大渥太華，以及美國馬薩諸塞州的Billerica和科羅拉多州的Centennial分別設有運營部。

“Radstone’s product set is complementary to the capabilities we have been building to better serve the Military and Aerospace segments,” said Maryrose Sylvester, President and CEO of GE Fanuc. “Radstone’s valuable technical capabilities, expertise and industry knowledge are extremely attractive to customers. And, both companies share similar values around quality, service and reliability, innovation and operational excellence.”

通用電氣發那科總裁兼首席執行官Maryrose Sylvester表示：“Radstone的產品加強了我們一直致力建立的更好地為軍事和太空領域服務的能力。Radstone很有價值的技術能力、專業技術和業界認識強烈地吸引著客戶。而且，我們兩家公司在質量、服務和可靠性、創新以及運作方式上享有相似的價值取向。”

“The combination of Radstone’s rugged, high-performance COTS products with the already extensive product offerings of GE Fanuc Embedded Systems provides us with a dynamic growth opportunity,” said Rob McKeel, Vice President of GE Fanuc Embedded Systems. “We are confident that customers will appreciate the superior level of service and industry-leading technology and products for defense and aerospace applications our combined companies will provide.”

通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統部副總裁 Rob McKeel表示：“Radstone可靠的高性能COTS產品與通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統擴充了的供應產品的聯合，為我們提供了一個強有力的增長機會。我們相信客戶將會稱贊我們聯合公司將提供的高水平服務和業界領先的技術，以及防衛和太空應用產品。”

“As part of a bigger team with a broader product and service portfolio, we will be able to improve our offerings to meet the needs of customers,” said Jeff Perrin, Chief Executive for Radstone Technology PLC. “The exciting thing about being part of GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is that we will have more opportunities for success.”

Radstone首席執行官Jeff Perrin則表示：“作為一個擁有更多產品和服務的更大的團隊中的一組成部分，我們將可以提高供應能力以滿足客戶的要求。成為通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統部一部分最令人興奮的事情是我們將有更多成功的機會。”

About GE Fanuc Embedded Systems
關于通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統部

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, sensor processing 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.

通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統公司是全球領先的眾多領域和應用嵌入式計算解決方案供應商。通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統部擁有廣泛的提供能力，包括基于Intel 和PowerPC處理器的單板電腦，傳感器處理網絡產品，電子設備操作界面，可靠的平板顯示器以及完整的計算機系統，可以支持全范圍的嵌入式計算需求。通用電氣發那科嵌入式系統是通用電氣與日本發那科公司的合資企業通用發那科自動化公司的一部分。

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