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Intel Corporation reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wind River Systems Inc, under which Intel will acquire Wind River common stock to $ 11.50 in cash per share, representing approximately $ 884 million in the aggregate. Wind River, a leading provider of software for embedded devices, will join Intel's strategy to increase its presence in processors and software beyond the traditional PC market segments and servers. That will allow Intel to enter market of embedded systems and MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices, the acronym) pocket. Wind River will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel, but will continue its current business model, which is to offer its customers products and art services worldwide.

"This acquisition will provide us with market-leading investments in software, complementary to our business. Also bring a group of incredibly talented professionals who will help us continue to grow our embedded systems and capabilities of mobile devices, "said Renee James, Intel vice president and general manager of Software and Services Group of the company. "Wind River has thousands of customers in a wide range of markets, and now both companies will be better positioned to exploit growth opportunities in these areas."

"Our combined strengths will be a great benefit to existing and future customers of Wind River," said Ken Klein, chairman, president and CEO of Wind River. "As a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel, Wind River more strongly align their expertise in software platforms with Intel to accelerate the pace of progress and innovation of software. We remain committed to continue to provide learning solutions across multiple hardware architectures, as well as world-class support to our customers have come. "

The acquisition will give Intel robust software capabilities in embedded systems and mobile devices, two major growth areas for the company. Embedded systems and mobile devices including smart phones, Mobile Internet Devices, Other Devices Consumer Electronics (CE, English acronym), systems "info-tainment" for vehicles and other automotives areas, network equipment, aerospace systems , defense, energy and thousands of other devices. This market opportunity represents several billion dollars in an environment increasingly connected and intelligent applications and required support services and full-featured Internet. The Wind River board of directors unanimously approved the transaction. It is expected to close this summer and is subject to certain regulatory approvals and other conditions specified in the definitive agreement. After completion of the acquisition, Wind River will provide accounts to the Software and Services Group of Intel, directed by Renee James.

Wind River - A Leader in Embedded Software

As a subsidiary of Intel, Wind River will continue to develop innovative software platforms, commercial, that support multiple hardware architectures that are optimized to meet the needs of many embedded and mobile customers. The acquisition trigger Wind River sales concentrated in the Intel architecture (IA, the acronym), as you gain access to technology investment company, brand, employees and global sales force.

Wind River, whose management is public, was founded in 1981. It is headquartered in Alameda, California, employs over 1600 people and operates in over 15 countries. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, Wind River said annual revenues of USD 359.7 million.

Wind River develops operating systems, middleware (software located between an operating system and application software) and software design tools for a variety of embedded computing systems. Its many products include VxWorks, the operating system market leader in real time and prepared for processing with multiple cores, and Linux platforms with commercial software. The company also offers design services and is an expert in software, including customized solutions, development tools and device testing products.

Among the thousands of enterprise customers include many large-scale companies engaged in computer and communications networks demonstrate their confidence in Wind River, and many companies and government agencies use their technology: Alcatel-Lucent, BMW, Boeing, Bombardier Transportation, Mitsubishi, Motorola, NASA, Sony, Verizon and many more.

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the largest chipmaker in the world, is also a leader in the manufacture of computer, networking and communications. More information about Intel is available at: www.intel.com / pressroom .

Wind River (NASDAQ: WIND) is the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO, the acronym). Wind River enables companies to develop, run and manage device software faster, better and at less cost, more reliable. Wind River Platforms reduce effort, cost and risk and optimize quality and reliability at all phases of software development, from conception to product delivery. Founded in 1981, Wind River is headquartered in Alameda, California, and operates worldwide. More information is available on the Wind River website at: www.windriver.com

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Notice to Investors

The public offering common shares circulating [WIND] ("Wind River") has not begun. No statement in this press release involves an offer to buy nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares. The moment you start the IPO, Intel Corporation and a subsidiary fully owned by Intel recorded a declaration of public offering in the "Schedule TO" (document relating to the schedule or planning) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States), and Wind River recorded a statement of solicitation / recommendation in the "Schedule 14D-9" (document relating to the schedule or planning) for the IPO. The declaration of the IPO (including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other offer documents) and the solicitation statement / recommendation will contain important information that should be read carefully before making any decision respect to the IPO. Such materials are made ​​available to the shareholders of Wind River, at no extra cost to them. In addition, such materials (and all other offer documents filed with the SEC) will be available at no extra charge in the SEC's Web site: www.sec.gov .

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