Announcement (October 21, 2009):

Ixia has agreed to acquire the N2X Data Networks product line from Agilent Technologies for $44 million in cash.

The acquisition will include certain assets of N2X product line, along with its customers, sales and research and development teams.

Moelis & Company Holdings, LLC and Bryan Cave, LLP are acting as financial and legal advisors to Ixia, respectively, on this transaction.

The transaction is expected to close on October 30, 2009.

Deal Value (US$ Million) 44
Deal Type                Acquisition
Sub-Category             Asset Purchase
Deal Status              Completed: 2009-10-30

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Agilent Technologies, Inc. - N2X Data Networks Product Line
Acquirer (Company) Ixia
Vendor (Company)   Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Deal Rationale

The acquisition will accelerate Ixia growth, captures additional market share and positions Ixia to offer greater value to its global customers and partners. Ixia will leverage the N2X products and customer base to further penetrate markets, particularly in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia.

Microlease predicted a lift in turnover in excess of GBP30 million in 2009/2010. It is anticipated that this partnership with Agilent could raise this to approximately GBP45 million in 2010/2011. As part of the arrangement, seven sales staff and one sales manager will transfer to Microlease from Agilent.

These latest developments firmly consolidate Microlease's position as the No. 1 test and measurement rental business in Europe. Agilent is the market leader in electronic test and measurement solutions globally.

Says Chris Rennie, Agilent head of sales Northern Europe, "We are delighted to have signed Microlease as an ATP, and believe this move will greatly benefit our customers. With Microlease's guiding services and purchase options customers will have additional beneficial choices in their selection of Agilent's premier electronic measurement equipment."

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About Agilent Technologies

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About Microlease

Founded in 1979, Microlease is the number one test and measurement rental company in Europe and is the preferred rental partner of world leading manufacturer Agilent. Its customers include Alcatel Lucent, Ciena, EADS Astrium, Nortel, Sagem and Siemens. Microlease's range of services include rental, leasing, buying pre-owned equipment and selling a wide range of test and measurement equipment as well as a full range of services from calibration to full asset management. Its offerings allow customers to explore leasing and renting as a cost effective way of obtaining test and measurement equipment without stretching capital expenditure. For more information please visitwww.microlease.com

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About Agilent Technologies

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