This announcement appears as a matter of record only Diebold, Inc. (NYSE: DBD) has acquired certain assets of We initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisor to, and assisted with the negotiations as the representative of Diebold, Inc.

About Diebold, Inc.: Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services primarily serving the financial services industry. Diebold employs more than 14,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $2.6 billion in 2005 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DBD." For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.diebold.com.

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