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Attached
below is a press release issued by Terayon Communication Systems,
Inc. on June 25, 2007.
ISS AND GLASS LEWIS RECOMMEND TERAYON
STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR PROPOSED MERGER
Santa Clara, California June 25, 2007 Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:
TERN.PK) (Terayon or the Company) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and
Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), two leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommend that
Terayon stockholders vote FOR the Companys proposed merger with a subsidiary of Motorola, Inc.
at the special meeting of Terayons stockholders to be held on June 28, 2007. ISS and Glass Lewis
provide voting advice to hundreds of institutional investors, mutual and pension funds and other
fiduciaries.
In recommending that Terayon stockholders vote FOR the proposed acquisition, ISS stated: Based
on our review of the terms of the transaction and the factors described . . . specifically the
sensible strategic rationale and 69-day premium, we believe that the merger agreement warrants
shareholder support.
Glass Lewis concluded that, Based on a full sales process, the unanimous support of the board, and
limited strategic alternatives, we believe the proposal to be in the best interests of
shareholders.
Both ISS and Glass Lewis also recommend that Terayon stockholders vote for the Companys proposal
to adjourn the special meeting of stockholders if there are not sufficient votes to approve the
proposed merger, in order to provide additional time to solicit proxies.
We are very pleased to have the support of both ISS and
Glass Lewis, said Jerry Chase, CEO, Terayon. With the
June 28, 2007 Special Meeting of Stockholders rapidly approaching, on behalf
of the entire Board of Directors of Terayon, I urge all Terayon stockholders to vote FOR the
proposed merger.
As announced on April 23, 2007, the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Motorola
under which Motorola will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Terayons common stock for $1.80
per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2007, subject to
stockholder approval and the satisfaction of other previously disclosed closing conditions.
The Special Meeting of Terayons stockholders to consider and vote upon the proposed merger has
been scheduled for June 28, 2007 at 11:00 am local time at Terayons executive offices located at
2450 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95051. Terayons stockholders of record as of the close
of business on May 18, 2007 will be entitled to vote at the special meeting.
ISS and
Glass Lewis Recommend that Terayon Stockholders Vote FOR
Proposed Merger
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Stockholders are encouraged to read Terayons definitive proxy materials in their entirety as
they provide, among other things, a detailed discussion of the process that led to the proposed
merger and the reasons behind the Board of Directors unanimous recommendation that Terayons
stockholders vote FOR the adoption of the merger agreement and the approval of the merger.
Stockholders who have questions about the proposed merger or need assistance in submitting their
proxy or voting their shares should contact Terayons proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners,
toll-free at (800) 322-2885.
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 Terayons 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.
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
ISS and
Glass Lewis Recommend that Terayon Stockholders Vote FOR
Proposed Merger
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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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Paul Schneider
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Kirsten Chapman / Moriah Shilton |
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PSPR, Inc.
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Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates |
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