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Stratos International Engages CIBC as Financial Advisor in
Exploring Strategic Alternatives
CHICAGO, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos International, Inc. , a
leading provider of optoelectronic, fiber optic, and radio frequency (RF) and
microwave subsystems and components, today announced that the Board of
Directors has decided to explore various strategic alternatives for the Company
to maximize shareholder value, including the possible sale of the Company. In
connection with this process, the board has formed a committee of the Board of
Directors and has retained CIBC World Markets Corp. as its exclusive financial
advisor. There can be no assurance that a transaction will result involving
Stratos International.
In the meantime, the Company expects to continue operations as usual by seeking
new business, developing new products and working with customers to maintain a
high level of customer service.
ABOUT STRATOS INTERNATIONAL
Stratos International, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer
of active and passive optical, optoelectronic, RF and Microwave components,
subsystems and interconnect products used in telecom, enterprise, military and
video markets.
Stratos has a rich history of optical and mechanical packaging expertise and
has been a pioneer in developing several optical devices using innovative form
factors for telecom, datacom and harsh environments application. This
expertise, coupled with several strategic acquisitions, has allowed the Company
to amass a broad range of products and build a strong IP portfolio of more than
100 patents. The Company is a market leader in several niches including high
margin specialty optical products such as RJ and low rider transceivers, Media
Interface Adapters, flex circuits, as well as high performance RF and microwave
coax and triax interconnect products. The Company currently serves more than
400 active customers in telecom, military and video markets.
For additional information contact Stratos International at 7444 W. Wilson
Ave., Chicago, IL USA 60706-4549; Tel: 708.867.9600. Fax: 708.867.0996.
Website: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/.
ABOUT CIBC
CIBC World Markets Corp. is the securities brokerage and investment banking arm
of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. CIBC is among the ten largest banks
in North America. It is listed on the New York, Toronto and London financial
markets, and is a dominant financial force in financial markets around the
world. It is listed on the New York, Toronto and London stock exchanges (NYSE:
BCM; TSE and FTSE: CM).
This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward- looking
statements regarding anticipated revenue growth, customer orders, manufacturing
capacity and financial performance. All forward-looking statements in this
press release are based on information available to the company as of the date
hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested.
These factors include rapid technological change in the optical communications
industry; fluctuations in operating results; and competition. Other risk
factors that may affect the Company's performance are listed in the Company's
annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
DATASOURCE: Stratos Lightwave, Inc.
CONTACT: David A. Slack, CFO, or Investor Relations, Barry R.
Hollingsworth, of Stratos Lightwave, +1-708-867-9600
Web site: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/