W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Penna - June 30, 2005 -
Ditech Communications Corporation, (Nasdaq: DITC), a leader in the
development of voice processing systems for communications networks,
completed its previously announced acquisition of Jasomi Networks of
Mountain View, California and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The acquisition
will enable Ditech to combine the voice processing technology in its
Packet Voice Processor platform with Jasomi's industry-leading session
border controller (SBC) to provide a complete border services solution
package to carriers. The transaction was completed on June 30, 2005 after
Jasomi shareholders approved the acquisition.
"The acquisition of Jasomi Networks will
enable us to combine our voice processing expertise with a recognized
leader in SIP session border controllers. We will be able to combine
Jasomi's technology with Ditech's Packet Voice Processor platform to
provide a complete border services solution package to carriers," said Tim
Montgomery, Ditech's president and CEO. He continued, "This solution will
expand the total available market for Ditech. As wireless carriers move to
adopt VoIP transport technology, wireless networks will face challenges
similar to wire-line carriers. Jasomi's technology will enable us to be at
the forefront for delivery of VoIP service capabilities into the wireless
market with an even larger addressable market in the future."
Acquisition Structure
Under the terms of the agreement, the
stockholders of Jasomi Networks will receive approximately $20 million,
with payment divided into approximately $13 million in cash and $7 million
in convertible notes. Ditech will also provide approximately $4 million
for the assumption of options and the establishment of a restricted stock
plan to issue restricted common stock to Jasomi employees. The acquisition
will be accounted for under purchase accounting and will be reported as
part of the Ditech's Fiscal 2006 first quarter operating results. The
acquisition is expected to be neutral to earnings per share, excluding
purchased technology and other acquisition related costs in the near term,
but is not expected to result in a material deviation from Ditech's
operating plan for fiscal 2006 exclusive of acquisition related costs.
Ditech Communications was advised by
Fairmount Partners of West Conshohocken, PA in this transaction.
Fairmount Partners served as the
exclusive financial advisor and structured and negotiated the transaction
on behalf of Ditech.
About Ditech
Communications Corporation
Ditech Communications Corporation is a
global telecommunications equipment supplier for communications networks.
Ditech Communications' voice processing products serve the needs of mobile
and wire-line operators for circuit and packet based networks. Ditech
products include high-capacity voice enhancement and echo canceller
solutions that utilize advanced software and digital signal processor (DSP)
technology. This combination of software and hardware allows Ditech
Communications to deliver Voice Quality Assurance(TM) (VQA(TM)), a robust
and cost-effective solution for voice enhancement that includes both noise
reduction and echo cancellation to provide improved sound quality on calls
made over wireless networks. Ditech Communications' VoIP products combine
VQA(TM) technology with packet voice processing and security capabilities
to enable carriers to deploy end-to-end VoIP services across network
security boundaries without requiring network re-architecting. By
providing the technology that allows VoIP services to be rolled out
economically and securely in complex multi-bordered networks, Ditech is an
integral part of making VoIP work. Ditech Communications (DITC) is listed
on the Nasdaq National Market and is headquartered in Mountain View,
California (web site: http://www.ditechcom.com).
Forward-Looking Statements
These statements in this press release
regarding the benefits that Ditech expects from the acquisition of Jasomi
Networks, the solution that Ditech will be able deliver, and the market
position that the acquisition of the technology and new solution will give
Ditech, are forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary
materially as a result of unanticipated factors and events, including
unanticipated technical difficulties may arise in the integration of the
Jasomi Networks technology, which could delay or reduce the benefits that
Ditech expects from the acquisition. Other risks relating to Ditech and
its business are detailed from time to time in the reports and other
filings Ditech makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including Ditech's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2005 (filed
March 10, 2005 with the Securities and Exchange Commission).