"Sierra Wireless took top honors overall," says senior analyst Jeff Orr, "although Huawei Technologies and Novatel Wireless weren't far behind. Huawei had the best Implementation score of all companies, carried by high rankings in market share and cost. Sierra Wireless and ZTE also scored well in Implementation, while Sierra Wireless and Novatel Wireless had the highest ratings for Innovation."

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"In the third quarter of 2009, solid revenue, strong gross margin and significant cost reductions drove better than expected non-GAAP earnings from operations. We also continued to deliver strong cash flow from operations and added to our cash position." said Jason Cohenour, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In addition, we continued to experience important benefits of the Wavecom acquisition, including improved diversification, lower product costs and growing momentum in our Solutions & Services business. We believe that our integration with Wavecom is going well and is on track. Our operating cost trajectory is aligned with our expectations and we have made strong progress on site rationalization, deployment of our new organizational structure and systems integration. Additionally, we continued to leverage the strength of our combined position to drive new OEM design wins representing market share gains.

As we look forward, we are focused on continued strong business execution in a challenging environment and completing our successful integration with Wavecom. We believe that our demand outlook has improved, although short term growth is likely to be tempered by constraints in the flash memory supply chain. We remain confident that as the business environment strengthens, we are well positioned with a broad and diversified product line, a long list of blue chip customers and partners, a strong global presence, a strong balance sheet and an excellent team."

Q3 2009 Financial Results - GAAP

Our revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $135.7 million, gross margin was $47.2 million, or 34.8% of revenue, operating expenses were $57.4 million, loss from operations was $10.2 million and our net loss was $7.6 million, or loss per share of $0.25.

Q3 2009 Financial Results - Non-GAAP

Our non-GAAP results exclude transaction costs related to Wavecom, restructuring costs, integration costs, stock based compensation expense, acquisition related amortization, and foreign exchange gains and losses related to the Wavecom acquisition. Adjusting for these amounts, our non-GAAP results for Q3 2009 are as follows:

                                           Q3 2009                   Q3 2008
                               --------------------------------    ---------
    (in millions of              Sierra    Wavecom Consolidated Consolidated
    U.S. dollars)              Non-GAAP    Non-GAAP    Non-GAAP     Non-GAAP
                               --------    --------    --------     --------
    Revenue - GAAP and
     Non-GAAP                  $ 102.6     $  33.1     $ 135.7      $ 136.8

    Gross margin - GAAP        $  33.0     $  14.2     $  47.2      $  37.8
      Stock-based compensation     0.1           -         0.1          0.1
                               --------    --------    --------     --------
    Gross margin - Non-GAAP    $  34.6     $  14.2     $  47.3      $  37.9


    Earnings (loss) from
     operations - GAAP         $    6.0    $ (16.2)    $ (10.2)     $   9.8
      Transaction costs             0.4          -         0.4            -
      Restructuring costs             -        5.3         5.3            -
      Integration costs             0.8        0.5         1.3            -
      Stock-based
       compensation                 1.6        0.1         1.7          1.6
      Acquisition related
       amortization                 0.6        5.9         6.5          0.7
                               --------    --------    --------     --------
    Earnings from operations
     - Non-GAAP                $    9.5    $  (4.4)    $   5.1      $  12.1
                               --------    --------    --------     --------

    Net earnings (loss) -
     GAAP                                              $  (7.6)     $   7.3
      Transaction,
       restructuring,
       integration, stock-
       based compensation and
       acquisition amortization
       costs, net of tax                                  15.0          1.6
      Unrealized foreign exchange gain                    (1.5)           -
      Non-controlling interest                               -            -
                                                       --------     --------
    Net earnings - Non-GAAP                            $   5.9      $   8.9
                                                       --------     --------

    Diluted earnings (loss) per share - GAAP           $ (0.25)     $  0.23
    Diluted earnings per share - Non-GAAP              $  0.19      $  0.28


    On a non-GAAP basis, results for the third quarter of 2009, relative
    to guidance provided on July 30, 2009 are as follows:

        Third quarter revenue for 2009 of $135.7 million was consistent
        with our guidance of $135.0 million. Our earnings from operations
        were $5.1 million, better than our guidance of earnings from
        operations of $2.0 million. Our net earnings of $5.9 million, or
        diluted earnings per share of $0.19, were better than our guidance
        of a net earnings of $2.0 million, or earnings per share of $0.06.

    On a non-GAAP basis, results for the third quarter of 2009, compared
    to the third quarter of 2008 are as follows:

        Third quarter revenue decreased slightly to $135.7 million in
        2009, compared to $136.8 million for the same period in 2008.
        Gross margin for the third quarter of 2009 was 34.9% of revenue,
        compared to 27.7% for the same period in 2008. Operating expenses
        were $42.3 million and earnings from operations were $5.1 million
        in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $25.7 million and
        $12.2 million, respectively, in the same period of 2008. Net
        earnings for the third quarter of 2009 were $5.9 million, or
        diluted earnings per share of $0.19, compared to net earnings of
        $8.9 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.28, in the same
        period of 2008. Our weighted average shares outstanding used in
        calculating earnings per share decreased to 31.1 million in the
        third quarter of 2009 from 31.3 million in the prior year because
        we repurchased shares under our normal course issuer bid.

    On a non-GAAP basis, results for the third quarter of 2009, compared
    to the second quarter of 2009 are as follows:

        Revenue for the third quarter of 2009 increased slightly to
        $135.7 million, compared to $135.3 million in the second quarter
        of 2009. Gross margin was 34.9% of revenue in the third quarter of
        2009 as well as the second quarter of 2009. Operating expenses
        were $42.3 million and earnings from operations were $5.1 million
        in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $44.5 million and
        $2.8 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2009. Net
        earnings for the third quarter of 2009 were $5.9 million, or
        diluted earnings per share of $0.19, compared to $1.5 million, or
        diluted earnings per share of $0.05 in the second quarter of 2009.

Our balance sheet remains strong, with $135.9 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at September 30, 2009. In the third quarter of 2009, we generated $15.1 million of cash from operations on a GAAP basis.

    Third Quarter and Recent Highlights Included:

    -   We implemented the restructuring and integration of
        Anyware Technologies, the Toulouse-based company that was a
        subsidiary of Wavecom, SA. As a result of the restructuring,
        Anyware's open source consulting business has been spun off and is
        now an independent entity, separate from Sierra Wireless. The
        remaining team has been fully integrated into Sierra Wireless as the
        Solutions and Services business unit. This group is now dedicated to
        creating and providing end to end solutions and portal services for
        the M2M market. These solutions and services are sold to Operators,
        OEMs and system integrators on a software-as-a-service ("SaaS") basis
        around the world. The restructuring and integration of Anyware has
        enabled us to reduce our fixed cost structure, while sharpening our
        focus on end to end solutions for the machine-to-machine ("M2M")
        market.

    -   PSA Peugeot Citroen Group, a global leader in advanced automotive
        technology, executed an agreement with our Solutions and Services
        business unit to use our device management services for remote device
        monitoring and delivery of software upgrades for cars equipped with
        Sierra Wireless embedded automotive solutions.

    -   Orbcomm, a global satellite data communications company, selected our
        M2M services platform to enable their customers to manage subscribers
        on both celestial and terrestrial networks, as well as for
        comprehensive device management. The solution is expected to improve
        the control and monitoring of remote devices, help customers manage
        wireless service costs and enable simplified billing across multiple
        networks.

    -   We launched ACEnet services, a web based device management platform
        tailored for our AirLink intelligent gateway products. Using a SaaS
        model, ACEnet Services offers customers a secure hosted platform for
        configuring, controlling and managing their entire deployment of
        AirLink intelligent gateway devices using a standard web browser. In
        the coming months, ACEnet Services will be fully integrated with our
        M2M Services platform.

    -   NetComm further strengthened its 3G offerings under an agreement to
        distribute our AirLink range of intelligent gateways in Australia and
        New Zealand. This agreement expands our collaborative relationship
        with NetComm, which has successfully integrated our embedded modules
        into their wireless routers for enterprise, SOHO, and consumer
        markets since 2007.

    -   We signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with T-Mobile that is
        expected to lead to collaborative market activities and joint
        solution offerings for the M2M market. The areas of co-operation
        contemplated under the MOU include product development, marketing,
        sales and deployment of M2M solutions and related services. The
        co-operation targets the European market, with initial focus on
        Germany.

    -   We announced that two of our OEM partners, Outpost Central and
        Radiocrafts AS, have introduced smart metering solutions based on our
        Fastrack Supreme platform. These two partners highlight our continued
        commitment to supporting solutions for the energy management market.

    -   We announced the addition of five new products to our AirCard(R) line
        of data cards and USB modems for mobile broadband networks worldwide.
        The AirCard 503, a convertible 2-in-1 card, and our AirCard
        USB 308/309 modems are our second generation products for the
        emerging HSPA+ technology standard, offering download speeds of up to
        21 megabits per second (Mbps). Our AirCard USB 301/302 modems for
        HSPA networks incorporate a new design and streamlined feature set
        for the value-driven consumer market.

    -   Following significant development and extensive Microsoft
        certification testing, several of our products have been designated
        as "Compatible with Windows 7". These products, the AirCard 402,
        Compass 885, USB 598 and MC 5728V embedded module, work seamlessly
        with the Windows 7 mobile broadband connection manager, streamlining
        installation and use of the devices. Microsoft certification testing
        of other devices in our product portfolio is currently underway.

    Financial Guidance

The following guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009 reflects our current business indicators and expectations. This guidance is presented on a non-GAAP basis, which excludes Wavecom transaction and integration costs, restructuring costs, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition amortization and foreign exchange on amounts related to the Wavecom acquisition.

Our guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009 reflects the uncertain macro economic environment and expected component supply constraints on certain products. Our guidance also includes some revenue contribution from expected new product launches and the uncertainties associated with these launches could affect our ability to achieve guidance.

Inherent in this guidance are risk factors that are described in greater detail in our regulatory filings. Our actual results could differ materially from those presented below. All figures are approximations based on management's current beliefs and assumptions.

                                      Sierra         Wavecom    Consolidated
                                      ------         -------    ------------
    Q4 2009 Guidance                Non-GAAP        Non-GAAP        Non-GAAP
    ----------------                --------        --------        --------

    Revenue                   $107.0 million   $36.0 million  $143.0 million
    Earnings (loss) from
     operations                 $9.0 million  $(3.0) million    $6.0 million
    Net earnings                                                $5.2 million
    Earnings per share                                           $0.17/share

    Conference Call, Webcast and Instant Replay

We will host a conference call to review our results on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2:30 PM PDT, 5:30 PM EDT. You can participate in the conference call either via telephone or webcast. To participate in this conference call, please connect approximately ten minutes prior to the commencement of the call.

    Telephone participation:

        Please dial the following number:

        1-888-231-8191 Passcode: Not required
        or
        1-647-427-7450 Passcode: Not required

    Webcast:

We will also broadcast our conference call over the Internet. To

access the web broadcast, click on this URL or enter: w.on24.com/r.htm?e=169699&s=1&k=E0919F8A31A34E50D55156FC356008EB.

        This webcast event will be optimized for Microsoft Windows Media
        Player version 9. To download go to:

        http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download

        The webcast will be available at the above link for 90 days following
        the call.

    Should you be unable to participate, Instant Replay (audio) will be
    available following the conference call for 7 business days.

        Audio only dial: 1-800-695-1018 or 1-402-220-1753
        Passcode: 25484347 followed by the number sign

    We look forward to having you participate in our call.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release that are not based on historical facts constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees of future performance but are only predictions that relate to future events, conditions or circumstances or our future results, performance, achievements or developments and are subject to substantial known and unknown risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or developments in our business or in our industry to differ materially from those expressed, anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include all financial guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009, and all other disclosure regarding possible events, conditions, circumstances or results of operations that are based on assumptions about future economic conditions, courses of action and other future events. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. These forward-looking statements appear in a number of different places in this press release and can be identified by words such as "may", "estimates", "projects", "expects", "intends", "believes", "plans", "anticipates", "continue", "growing", "expanding", or their negatives or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the outlook for our future operations, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements concerning strategies or developments, statements about future market conditions, supply conditions, end customer demand conditions, channel inventory and sell through, revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, profits, forecasts of future costs and expenditures, the outcome of legal proceedings, and other expectations, intentions and plans that are not historical fact. The risk factors and uncertainties that may affect our actual results, performance, achievements or developments are many and include, amongst others, our ability to develop, manufacture, supply and market new products that we do not produce today that meet the needs of customers and gain commercial acceptance, our reliance on the deployment of next generation networks by major wireless operators, the continuous commitment of our customers, and increased competition. These risk factors and others are discussed in our Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which may be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and in our other regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States and the Provincial Securities Commissions in Canada. Many of these factors and uncertainties are beyond our control. Consequently, all forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified by this cautionary statement and we cannot assure you that actual results, performance, achievements or developments that we anticipate will be realized. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should the assumptions related to these plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions change, except as required by law.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) products connect people and machines to wireless networks around the world. We offer an advanced, comprehensive product line, addressing consumer, enterprise, original equipment manufacturer and specialized vertical industry markets. We also offer a wide range of professional and operated services. Our solutions are used for mobile computing, transportation, industrial M2M (machine-to-machine), enterprise, residential and consumer communications applications. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.

"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

                            SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (Deficit)
    (Expressed in thousands of United States ("U.S.") dollars, except per
                               share amounts)
    (Prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting
                          principles ("U.S. GAAP"))
                                 (Unaudited)

                                   Three months ended     Nine months ended
                                   ------------------     -----------------
                                      September 30,         September 30,
                                      -------------         -------------
                                     2009       2008       2009       2008
                                     ----       ----       ----       ----

    Revenue...................... $ 135,677  $ 136,794  $ 382,432  $ 434,441
    Cost of goods sold...........    88,436     99,025    257,355    314,129
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Gross margin.................    47,241     37,769    125,077    120,312
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Expenses:
      Sales and marketing........    14,244      8,717     38,253     24,480
      Research and development...    22,705     13,062     60,642     40,894
      Administration.............     8,530      5,011     24,373     15,696
      Acquisition costs..........       364          -      7,690          -
      Restructuring..............     5,332          -     15,927          -
      Integration................     1,332          -      2,522          -
      Amortization...............     4,889      1,135     12,310      3,628
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
                                     57,396     27,925    161,717     84,698
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Earnings (loss) from
     operations..................   (10,155)     9,844    (36,640)    35,614

    Foreign exchange gain
     (loss)......................     1,981       (787)     3,015       (217)
    Other income (expense).......       (88)     1,309     (4,120)     4,467
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Earnings (loss) before income
     taxes.......................    (8,262)    10,366    (37,745)    39,864
    Income tax expense
     (recovery)..................      (634)     3,110        328     11,960
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Net earnings (loss)..........    (7,628)     7,256    (38,073)    27,904
    Net loss attributable to the
     non-controlling interest....         -          -       (909)         -
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Net earnings (loss)
     attributable to Sierra
     Wireless, Inc...............    (7,628)     7,256    (37,164)    27,904
    Retained earnings (deficit),
     beginning of period.........    (8,263)   (19,954)    21,273    (40,602)
    Excess of purchase price over
     assigned value of common
     shares acquired.............         -       (708)         -       (708)
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Deficit, end of period....... $ (15,891) $ (13,406) $ (15,891) $ (13,406)
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Earnings (loss) per share:
      Basic...................... $   (0.25) $    0.23  $   (1.20) $    0.89
      Diluted.................... $   (0.25) $    0.23  $   (1.20) $    0.89
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Weighted average number of
     shares (in thousands):
      Basic......................    31,032     31,273     31,032     31,328
      Diluted....................    31,032     31,324     31,032     31,421
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------



                            SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
                         Consolidated Balance Sheets
                   (Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
                   (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP)

                                                        September   December
                                                        ---------   --------
                                                         30, 2009   31, 2008
                                                         --------   --------
                                                       (Unaudited)
    Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents........................ $ 110,585  $  63,258
      Restricted cash..................................         -    191,473
      Short-term investments...........................    25,304     18,003
      Accounts receivable..............................    85,278     67,058
      Inventories......................................    23,425     33,031
      Deferred income taxes............................     5,293      5,565
      Prepaid expenses.................................    15,579      6,233
                                                        ---------- ----------
                                                          265,464    384,621

    Fixed assets.......................................    27,772     22,935
    Intangible assets..................................    76,671     15,291
    Goodwill...........................................   106,871     33,013
    Deferred income taxes..............................     1,963      2,296
    Other..............................................     8,794      4,230
                                                        ---------- ----------
                                                        $ 487,535  $ 462,386
                                                        ---------- ----------
                                                        ---------- ----------

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable................................. $  65,987  $  38,631
      Accrued liabilities..............................    55,294     47,568
      Deferred revenue and credits.....................     1,123        683
      Current portion of long-term obligations.........     3,082        193
      Current portion of obligations under capital
       leases..........................................       354          -
                                                        ---------- ----------
                                                          125,840     87,075

    Long-term obligations..............................     2,477        316
    Obligations under capital leases...................       301          -
    Other long-term liabilities........................    34,687     14,789
    Deferred income taxes..............................     2,152      2,758

    Shareholders' equity:
      Share capital....................................   325,901    325,893
      Treasury shares, at cost.........................    (6,442)    (1,487)
      Additional paid-in capital.......................    15,185     12,518
      Retained earnings (deficit)......................   (15,891)    21,273
      Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)..     3,325       (749)
                                                        ---------- ----------
                                                          322,078    357,448
                                                        ---------- ----------
                                                        $ 487,535  $ 462,386
                                                        ---------- ----------
                                                        ---------- ----------



                            SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
                    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                  (Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
                   (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                    Three months ended    Nine months ended
                                    ------------------    -----------------
                                      September 30,         September 30,
                                      -------------         -------------
                                     2009       2008       2009      2008
                                     ----       ----       ----      ----
    Cash flows from operating
     activities:
      Net earnings (loss)........ $  (7,628) $   7,256  $ (38,073) $  27,904
      Adjustments to reconcile
       net earnings (loss) to net
       cash provided by operating
       activities

        Amortization.............    12,179      4,076     30,545     11,875
        Stock-based
         compensation............     1,693      1,618      6,427      4,913
        Non-cash restructuring
         and other...............     4,163          -      4,163          -
        Deferred income taxes....         -      1,272          -      1,102
        Loss (gain) on disposal..        42          -         (7)        73
        Unrealized foreign
         exchange loss on
         restricted cash.........         -          -     15,653          -
        Unrealized foreign exchange
         loss on term loan.......         -          -      1,215          -
      Changes in operating assets
       and liabilities
        Accounts receivable......   (12,314)     9,230     21,861     (7,081)
        Inventories..............     4,344     (6,371)    17,148     (8,295)
        Prepaid expenses and other
         assets..................     1,027      1,956      1,010      4,923
        Accounts payable.........    10,281      2,750     (7,236)     8,285
        Accrued liabilities......     1,896        785     (8,206)    10,139
        Deferred revenue and
         credits.................      (548)       180       (457)         9
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

      Net cash provided by
       operating activities......    15,135     22,752     44,043     53,847

    Cash flows from investing
     activities:
        Business acquisition, net
         of cash acquired of
         $139,785................         -          -    (26,493)       (35)
        Acquisition of OCEANE
         convertible bonds.......         -          -   (104,767)         -
        Decrease in restricted
         cash....................         -          -    175,820          -
        Proceeds on disposal.....        23          -        119          2
        Purchase of fixed
         assets..................    (1,449)    (4,971)    (8,268)   (14,990)
        Increase in intangible...
         assets..................    (3,595)    (1,694)    (5,075)    (2,578)
        Purchase of long-term
         investments.............         -     (5,169)         -     (5,169)
        Purchase of short-term
         investments.............   (22,998)   (67,175)   (47,445)  (142,771)
        Proceeds on maturity of
         short-term
         investments.............    16,200     38,214     40,260    154,134
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
      Net cash provided by (used
       in) investing
       activities................   (11,819)   (40,795)    24,151    (11,407)

    Cash flows from financing
     activities:
        Proceeds on issuance of
         term loan...............         -          -    102,716          -
        Repayment of term loan...         -          -   (103,931)         -
        Financing costs..........         -          -     (3,914)         -
        Issuance of common shares,
         net of share issue costs         5        339          5      1,023
        Purchase of treasury
         shares for RSU
         distribution............    (3,899)    (1,487)    (6,417)    (2,498)
        Repurchase of common
         shares..................         -     (4,982)         -     (4,982)
        Proceeds on exercise of
         Wavecom options.........         -          -      4,148          -
        Repayment of long-term
         liabilities                   (334)       (83)      (900)      (222)
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
      Net cash used in financing
       activities................    (4,228)    (6,213)    (8,293)    (6,679)

    Effect of foreign exchange
     changes on cash and cash
     equivalents.................    (1,486)         -    (12,574)         -
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Net increase (decrease) in
     cash and cash
     equivalents.................    (2,398)   (24,256)    47,327     35,761
    Cash and cash equivalents,
     beginning of period.........   112,983    143,641     63,258     83,624
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Cash and cash equivalents,
     end of period............... $ 110,585  $ 119,385  $ 110,585  $ 119,385
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
                                  ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

CONTACT: Sierra Wireless, Inc.: David G. McLennan, Chief Financial Officer, (604) 231-1181, Website: www.sierrawireless.com, Email: investor@sierrawireless.com

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Revenues for the quarter were USD135.7m, which were reportedly consistent with the company's guidance of USD135.0m. It was in comparison with revenues of USD136.79m in the third quarter of 2008.

The company provided guidance for Q4 2009 of consolidated revenues being USD107.0m, and net earnings of USD5.2m or USD0.17 per share.

The company said that this guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009 reflects the uncertain macro economic environment and expected component supply constraints on certain products. It also includes some revenue contribution from expected new product launches and the uncertainties associated with these launches could affect its ability to achieve guidance.

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