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Attached below is a press release issued by Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. on June 11, 2007.


 

(TERAYON LOGO)
Terayon Announces Early Termination of
Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period

U.S. Antitrust Condition for Acquisition Satisfied
Santa Clara, California – June 11, 2007 – Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TERN.PK) (Terayon or the Company) announced today that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with the previously announced merger agreement between Terayon and Motorola. Completion of the transaction, expected during the second or third quarter of 2007, remains subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance under merger control laws of various non-United States jurisdictions and the approval of Terayon’s stockholders.
About Terayon
Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TERN.PK) provides real-time digital video networking applications to cable, satellite and telecommunication service providers worldwide, which have deployed more than 7,800 Terayon’s CherryPickers and related digital video system components to localize services and advertising on-demand and brand their programming, insert millions of digital ads, offer HDTV and other digital video services. Terayon maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, has sales and support offices worldwide and is on the web at www.terayon.com.
Note: Terayon and the Terayon logo are registered trademarks of Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

 


 

Terayon Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
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About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering “must have” products, “must do” experiences and powerful networks — along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.Motorola.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release, including the expected timetable for completing the proposed transaction between Motorola and Terayon Communication Systems, might be considered forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements represent managements’ current judgment of future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following: (i) the parties’ ability to consummate the transaction; (ii) the shareholder and regulatory approvals required for the transaction may not be obtained on the terms expected, or in a timely manner, or the other closing conditions to the completion of the transaction may not be satisfied; and (iii) the other factors described in Terayon Communication Systems’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and its subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are strongly urged to read the full cautionary statements contained in these materials. There can be no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be consummated. Motorola and Terayon Communication Systems assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release, and such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof.
     
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