To: Mark Laubach who wrote (2206 ) 7/10/2000 11:59:55 AM From: Mark Laubach Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2347 Com21 Completes Acquisition of BitCom, Inc. Company Press Release Monday July 10, 5:02 am Eastern Time MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2000--Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq:<http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=cmto*=t>CMTO - <http://biz.yahoo.com/n/c/cmto.html>news), a leading global provider of system solutions for the broadband access market, today announced the completion of its acquisition of BitCom, Inc., a privately held engineering consulting firm. BitCom will become Com21's new Maryland Development Center and its engineering efforts will initially focus on Com21's proprietary broadband access system. About Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc. is a leading global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS, DVB, and ATM-based products enable cable operators and service providers to deliver high-speed, cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices, and residential users. To date, Com21 has shipped over a half million cable modems worldwide, along with nearly one thousand headend controllers. Com21 systems offer commercial service in cable systems passing 15 million households worldwide. Safe Harbor Act Clause This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those sections. This press release contains forward-looking statements related to development activities of BitCom. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, including Com21's ability to integrate BitCom with existing business. The matters discussed in this press release may also involve risks and uncertainties concerning Com21's products and services described in Com21's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular, see the risk factors described in the Company's most recent Form 10K and Form 10Q. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Note to Editors: Com21® is a registered trademark of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact: Com21 Public Relations Cindy Villanueva, 408/544-1349 or 888/214-5165 <mailto:cindyv@com21.com>cindyv@com21.com Com21 Investor Relations Judith Yoakum, 408/953-9218 <mailto:judy@com21.com>judy@com21.com Com21 International Brenda Clery, +316-2700-0202 (Marketing Communications) <mailto:bclery@com21.com>bclery@com21.com or Morgen-Walke IR Agency Ty George, 415/296-7383 <mailto:tgeorge@mwa-sf.com>tgeorge@mwa-sf.com Media Michelle Ochoa, 415/296-7383 <mailto:mochoa@mwa-sf.com>mochoa@mwa-sf.com