HMS Networks

Regulatory Filings • Nov 25, 2008

Press release Halmstad, Sweden November 25, 2008

Large order for Anybus Gateways to the US market

HMS Networks in Halmstad has today received a SEK 1.3 million order for Anybus Gateways to control systems in a marine applications from a customer in the USA.

HMS has two product categories: Embedded Products are network interface cards that are built into automation products and Gateways which are used to translate between different networks in an automation system. Both product lines are based on HMS patented Anybus technology which consists of an own network chip and advanced software for different communication protocols.

• Our US office in Chicago has made a major achievement to get this major order for our Gateways. The order will be delivered in full within the next months, says Nicolas Hassbjer, CEO of HMS.

For more information:

Nicolas Hassbjer, CEO of HMS, Phone: +46-35-17 29 02 Gunnar Högberg, CFO of HMS, Phone: +46-35-17 29 95

HMS Networks AB (publ) is a world-leading supplier of communication technology for industrial automation. In the third quarter of 2008 annual Sales exceeded SEK 300 m. Over 90% of these sales were to customers located outside Sweden. All development and the major portion of manufacturing is carried out at the head office in Halmstad. Sales offices are located in Japan, China, Germany, USA, Italy and France. HMS has 155 employees and produces network interface cards and products to interconnect different networks under the trademark Anybus®. The network interface cards are embedded in automation equipment such as robots, control systems, motors and sensors. This allows subcomponents in machines to communicate with one another and with different networks.

In 2008 HMS was awarded to Sweden's best export company by H.M. the King of Sweden. HMS is listed on NASDAQ-OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in the Small Cap, Information Technology sector.