Ramtron (RMTR) Says Cypress (CY) Bid 'Not in Best Interest' of Shareholders, Will Explore Strategic Alternatives

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Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR) announced today that its Board of Directors has reviewed and carefully considered the unsolicited proposal dated June 12 from Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: CY) with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors, and concluded that the proposal of $2.48 per share of common stock does not reflect the intrinsic value of the Company and is not in the best interest of Ramtron stockholders.

Ramtron also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the exploration of strategic alternatives in the best interests of its stockholders. The Board intends to consider the full range of available options including, but not limited to, the potential sale of the Company or continuing with the Company’s current growth plans. Cypress has been invited to participate in this process.

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