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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES ISSUES UPDATE ON LAWSUIT AGAINST FUTURELOGIC
TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES ISSUES UPDATE ON LAWSUIT AGAINST FUTURELOGIC
August 7, 2007
HAMDEN, CT, August 7, 2007 -TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) announced that late last night it received positive developments in the ongoing patent infringement case against FutureLogic in the United States District Court, Central District of California. In connection with our request for a preliminary injunction, the judge ruled that FutureLogic's construction of its prototype GEN2 Universal printer with the ProMatrix system has a likelihood of infringing TransAct's U.S. Patent 6,924,903 (the "903 Patent") covering dual port technology.
While the judge did not grant TransAct's request for a preliminary injunction at this stage of the case, the court ruled that "Should TransAct discover that FutureLogic has sold or offered to sell any GEN2 Universal printers with the ProMatrix system that infringe the 903 Patent during the course of this action, it may renew this motion on an expedited ex parte basis and - assuming it shows the requisite likelihood of success on the merits - the court will afford it the relief it seeks."
Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies, said, "This is a very positive development for TransAct, which we believe validates the merits of our lawsuit against FutureLogic. TransAct has established itself as an industry leader in part due to our track record of investing in and successfully bringing new, innovative technologies to the market. We will continue to take all appropriate actions to protect our patented intellectual property."
About TransAct Technologies Incorporated TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries. These industries include gaming, lottery, point-of-sale, kiosk and banking. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca® and Epic product brands. TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. TransAct also has a strong focus on the after-market side of the business, with a high commitment to printer service, supplies and spare parts. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit www.transact-tech.com or call 203-859-6800.
Contacts: Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer, 203-859-6810 or David Pasquale, 646-536-7006 with The Ruth Group
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Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "project" or "continue" or the negative thereof or other similar words. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but are not limited to, customer acceptance and market share gains, both domestically and internationally, in the face of substantial competition from competitors that have broader lines of products and greater financial resources; introduction of new products into the marketplace by competitors; successful product development; dependence on significant customers; dependence on significant vendors; the ability to recruit and retain quality employees as the Company grows; dependence on third parties for sales outside the United States, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; economic and political conditions in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; marketplace acceptance of new products; risks associated with foreign operations; availability of third-party components at reasonable prices; price wars or other significant pricing pressures affecting the Company's products in the United States or abroad; risks associated with potential future acquisitions; and the outcome of the lawsuit between TransAct and FutureLogic, Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no duty to update them to reflect new, changing or unanticipated events or circumstances.
While the judge did not grant TransAct's request for a preliminary injunction at this stage of the case, the court ruled that "Should TransAct discover that FutureLogic has sold or offered to sell any GEN2 Universal printers with the ProMatrix system that infringe the 903 Patent during the course of this action, it may renew this motion on an expedited ex parte basis and - assuming it shows the requisite likelihood of success on the merits - the court will afford it the relief it seeks."
Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies, said, "This is a very positive development for TransAct, which we believe validates the merits of our lawsuit against FutureLogic. TransAct has established itself as an industry leader in part due to our track record of investing in and successfully bringing new, innovative technologies to the market. We will continue to take all appropriate actions to protect our patented intellectual property."
About TransAct Technologies Incorporated TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries. These industries include gaming, lottery, point-of-sale, kiosk and banking. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca® and Epic product brands. TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. TransAct also has a strong focus on the after-market side of the business, with a high commitment to printer service, supplies and spare parts. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit www.transact-tech.com or call 203-859-6800.
Contacts: Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer, 203-859-6810 or David Pasquale, 646-536-7006 with The Ruth Group
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Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "project" or "continue" or the negative thereof or other similar words. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but are not limited to, customer acceptance and market share gains, both domestically and internationally, in the face of substantial competition from competitors that have broader lines of products and greater financial resources; introduction of new products into the marketplace by competitors; successful product development; dependence on significant customers; dependence on significant vendors; the ability to recruit and retain quality employees as the Company grows; dependence on third parties for sales outside the United States, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; economic and political conditions in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; marketplace acceptance of new products; risks associated with foreign operations; availability of third-party components at reasonable prices; price wars or other significant pricing pressures affecting the Company's products in the United States or abroad; risks associated with potential future acquisitions; and the outcome of the lawsuit between TransAct and FutureLogic, Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no duty to update them to reflect new, changing or unanticipated events or circumstances.