HMS Networks

Regulatory Filings • Aug 31, 2012

PRESS RELEASE

Halmstad, August 31, 2012

HMS receives 7 MSEK order

HMS Networks AB (publ) has signed a development- and supply agreement with one of the leading Japanese manufacturer in industrial automation and frequency converters. The agreement includes customization and deliveries of the Anybus network cards for several various industrial communication protocols. The value of the agreement is 1 MSEK in 2012 and further 2 MSEK annually during the following three years, in total 7 MSEK

"This order confirms our position as a leading partner and supplier of industrial network solutions to global automation manufacturers. HMS has the resources to deliver market leading technology, reliable and cost effective solutions that exceeds the requirement of the most demanding of our customers", says Martin Hoffert, Key Account Manager at HMS.

"I am delighted to announce that HMS has received this prestigious order, especially as Japanese customers in general and this company in particular has very high demands regarding quality. This order validates our long term commitment to deliver world class quality", says Staffan Dahlström, CEO at HMS Networks AB.

For more information please contact: CEO Staffan Dahlström, telephone: +46-35 17 29 01 CFO Gunnar Högberg, telephone: +46-35 17 29 95

HMS Networks AB (Publ) is a world-leading supplier of communication technology for industrial automation. Sales for the last twelve months totaled SEK 391 million. Over 90% of these sales were to customers located outside Sweden. All product development and parts of the manufacturing are performed at the head office in Halmstad. Sales offices are located in Tokyo, Beijing, Karlsruhe, Chicago, Milan, Mulhouse, Pune, Coventry and Copenhagen. HMS has 240 employees and produces network interface cards and Gateways to interconnect different networks under the trademark Anybus® and products for remote management under the trademark Netbiter®. HMS is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Small Cap list, in the Information Technology sector.