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(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司完成對(duì)SBS技術(shù)公司的收購(gòu)。新公司加強(qiáng)了其在通訊、軍事和航空、醫(yī)學(xué)以及工業(yè)領(lǐng)域的專業(yè)技術(shù)，并促進(jìn)公司的發(fā)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(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司宣布完成了對(duì)新墨西哥州阿布奎基市SBS技術(shù)公司的收購(gòu)。

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(jù)交易條款，SBS技術(shù)公司股東將獲得SBS技術(shù)公司普通股每股16.50美元現(xiàn)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(fā)那科公司總裁兼首席執(zhí)行官Maryrose Sylvester表示：“在戰(zhàn)略上來(lái)講，本次收購(gòu)使GE發(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司可以更好地為各領(lǐng)域的客戶服務(wù)，包括那些通訊、政府/航空、醫(yī)學(xué)、半導(dǎo)體、工業(yè)和軍事系統(tǒng)等領(lǐng)域的客戶。這兩間公司的聯(lián)合對(duì)關(guān)系著增長(zhǎng)的關(guān)鍵產(chǎn)品領(lǐng)域提供了深度和寬度。此外，SBS技術(shù)公司在歐洲和亞洲具有良好的銷售網(wǎng)絡(luò)，這將納入到GE發(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司在這些地區(qū)的團(tuán)隊(duì)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(xù)說(shuō)道：“SBS技術(shù)公司與GE發(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司穩(wěn)固的產(chǎn)品供應(yīng)能力的結(jié)合給了我們一個(gè)動(dòng)態(tài)的發(fā)展機(jī)會(huì)。我相信我們得到的是業(yè)界領(lǐng)先的技術(shù)和產(chǎn)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(shù)公司設(shè)計(jì)和建造電腦主板和系統(tǒng)，用于啟動(dòng)例如工業(yè)計(jì)算機(jī)、軍事及商用飛機(jī)、MRI機(jī)器以及通訊網(wǎng)絡(luò)等復(fù)雜產(chǎn)品。該公司生產(chǎn)超過(guò)500種電子元件，可以通過(guò)數(shù)千種不同的方法配置。這些產(chǎn)品包括單板電腦，通訊和網(wǎng)絡(luò)模塊，以及完整的系統(tǒng)。SBS的產(chǎn)品設(shè)計(jì)符合CompactPCI (CPCI)、VMEbus (VME), PCI、PCI Express、 PMC、 PC/104、 AdvancedMC和AdvancedTCA等開(kāi)放式標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。SBS的單板電腦基于英特爾架構(gòu)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(shù)公司的普通股在納斯達(dá)克停止交易，并將下市。一旦執(zhí)行，一個(gè)由GE發(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司指定的支付機(jī)構(gòu)將向SBS的在冊(cè)股東發(fā)出通知，知會(huì)他們?nèi)绾螌⑹种械?/SPAN>SBS普通股以每股16.50美元的現(xiàn)金免息價(jià)格拋售。在冊(cè)股東應(yīng)在拋售手中股票之前等候此通知。通過(guò)銀行或經(jīng)紀(jì)人持有股票的股東無(wú)須任何行動(dòng)將他們手中的股票換成現(xiàn)金，因?yàn)檗D(zhuǎn)換工作將由銀行或經(jīng)紀(jì)人完成。

About GE Fanuc Embedded Systems

關(guān)于GE發(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)

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(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司是領(lǐng)先的嵌入式計(jì)算解決方案全球供應(yīng)商，適用于大范圍的工業(yè)和應(yīng)用。擁有全面的產(chǎn)品供應(yīng)，包括基于Intel和PPC的的單板電腦，網(wǎng)絡(luò)產(chǎn)品，電子設(shè)備接口，結(jié)實(shí)的平板監(jiān)視器和完整的電腦系統(tǒng)，GE發(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)可以支持全范圍的嵌入式計(jì)算需要。GE發(fā)那科嵌入式系統(tǒng)公司是通用電氣發(fā)那科公司的子公司，而通用電氣發(fā)那科公司是通用電氣和日本發(fā)那科公司的合資公司。

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