APW Ltd. Announces Strategic Realignment Around Profitable Divisions; Retains Rothschild to Evaluate Potential Divestiture of Certain Assets

Allen III, APW's President and CEO, stated: "Given the
company's strategic realignment as well as the recent increase in
global mergers and acquisition activity, APW's Board has asked
Rothschild to help us evaluate the potential sale of certain assets. APW has manufacturing facilities in 18 locations throughout
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Antec, Inc. Performance TX 1050B includes a SmartPower 2.

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announced today a strategic initiative to realign the company around
its standard / modified-standard product businesses and selected
custom enclosure manufacturing operations. The ATX12V v2. Antec's
cutting-edge power supplies, including award-winning SmartPower and
TruePower models, and its ultra-quiet Phantom series, have been recognized
worldwide for innovation and quality .

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Building on the success of the original Performance and Performance Plus
Series , Antec's Performance TX cases feature an advanced cooling system and
meet Intel's Thermally Advantaged Chassis (TAC) design guide to maintain
maximum cooling within the case.

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APW is a recognized global leader in supporting original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) in the design, manufacture and integration of
custom electronic enclosures for a broad range of industries
including: telecommunications , datacom, semiconductor equipment,
medical, gaming and industrial.0 500W power supply
that features an advanced cable management system, allowing PC users to
isolate and utilize only the cables they need, thereby reducing clutter and
improving airflow inside the case.

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to assist the
company's Board of Directors in evaluating the potential divestiture
of certain assets.

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HAMILTON, Bermuda----APW Ltd . All models support the latest AMD and
Intel processors as well as the latest graphics cards, and feature an
adjustable CPU fan duct that can be set to accommodate any system. "Whether an individual PC
user or a system builder, it is essential to choose a case that will
satisfy both current and future computing needs. Having pioneered this fast-growing category
in the retail sector, the company quickly achieved a worldwide
market-leading position.

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is the leading global brand of
high-performance computer components and accessories for the PC upgrade and
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets.

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APW also manufactures standard /
modified-standard products that include electronic cabinets, racks and
frames; security camera housings and mounts; kiosks; backplanes,
systems packaging, subracks/card cages, front panel assemblies and
card guides; air conditioners, heat exchangers, fans and brushless DC
motors.

Performance TX cases come with Antec's latest SmartPower 2.

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All four models feature an advanced cooling system with
120mm TriCool case fans, a side panel vent for cooling to the VGA card, a
Chassis Air Guide with an optional 92mm intake fan to provide maximum
cooling to the CPU, and mounts for two optional front 80mm fans.

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About Antec

Founded in 1986, Antec, Inc.

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The Board expects
to complete its review and initiate any corresponding actions that may
arise from this review during the next several months, although there
can be no assurance that it will decide to proceed with any potential
transaction . Performance TX supports
the latest technologies, allowing PC users to take full advantage of
cutting -edge computer trends. Additionally, the company offers a
wide range of computing accessories including high-performance fans and
blowers, LED and UV-lit fans, cables, and testing products.

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This plan is intended to
facilitate additional investment in and reinforcement of the long-term
growth prospects of its most profitable divisions."
Allen added that "APW's management team will continue to focus on
meeting the needs of our valued customers across all of our businesses
while the Board undertakes this evaluation process."

The Performance TX series is currently available through major retailers,
e-tailers and distributors for estimated street prices ranging from $109 to
$179 depending on the model. Antec has achieved equal success in the
distribution channel, meeting demands from quality-conscious system
builders, VARs and integrators.

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Rothschild Inc., the leading manufacturer of
computer hardware and accessories for the upgrade and build your own (BYO)
markets, has launched Performance TX, the newest line of cases in its
popular Performance Series of PC enclosures for individual users and system
builders.

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For additional product
information and full technical specifications, please visit www.

Antec's enclosure technology line-up includes a wide variety of cases, such
as its quiet and stylish LifeStyle series , enhanced Performance Plus Series
and cost-effective Solution Series. For more information on Antec , please visit
www.antec.

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connectors for easy multimedia connections , a built-in washable air filter
to keep air flowing through the case and a double hinge door for easy
installation that swings open up to 270 degrees on SOHO file server models. The company's solid rack mount cases
address the demanding ISP, telecom and data center markets.

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Its services include mergers and
acquisitions, private placements, corporate restructurings and
strategic advisory services. Other
features include two front-mounted USB 2.

"The launch of Antec's original Performance Series line of PC cases helped
set off the Do-It-Yourself computing revolution. The cases are backed by Antec's
industry-leading Quality 3-Year (AQ3) Warranty.

Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in
Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The company's products are sold in more than 30
countries throughout the world.

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In conjunction with
this initiative, APW has retained Rothschild Inc. As a pioneer in the BYO
market, Antec continues to stay ahead of the latest developments with its
redesigned Performance TX line of enclosures," said Scott Richards , Antec
worldwide vice president of sales and marketing.

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Performance TX is available in four models including mini tower and SOHO
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