Rapiscan Systems’ Backpack Radiation Detection System Selected as Winner of Government Security News’ 2015 Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards

New Addition to Radiation Detection Portfolio

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rapiscan Systems is pleased to announce that its MP100 Backpack Radiation Detection System was named winner of the Best Nuclear/Radiation Detection Solution in the Government Security News (GSN) 2015 Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards.

The MP100 is the newest addition to Rapiscan’s radiation detection portfolio and applies proven Rapiscan design principles and technology to a practical, high-performance, man-portable radiation detection solution.

An easy-to-use radiation monitor combining gamma and optional neutron detection is housed in a lightweight, compact, commercial backpack. The MP100 is designed to support security operations across a wide variety of settings – including critical infrastructure, customs and border control, event security, defense and law enforcement applications.

“The MP100 is an important part of our radiation detection product line and we are honored that it has been chosen as the winner of the best nuclear/radiation detection solution by GSN,” said Pak Chin, President of Rapiscan Systems. “This technology allows our customers to monitor and screen for radioactive threat materials quickly and efficiently. The MP100 offers customers an easy-to-use and reliable solution at an affordable cost of acquisition and operation.”

The GSN Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards recognize significant accomplishments by technology companies, government agencies, scientists and executives, transportation and law enforcement agencies in the field of airport, seaport and land, border security.

About Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems, Inc., is a leading global supplier of security inspection solutions utilizing advanced threat identification techniques. The company's products are sold into the following market segments: Baggage and Parcel Inspection; Cargo and Vehicle Inspection; Hold (checked) Baggage Screening; People Screening; Explosive and Narcotics Trace Detection; and Radiation Detection. The Rapiscan Systems product lines are supported by a global service network. As the world's leading security screening provider, Rapiscan Systems provides state-of-the-art products, solutions and services that meet our customers' most demanding threat detection needs. For more information, visit www.rapiscansystems.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements relate to the Company’s current expectations, beliefs, projections and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve uncertainties, risks, assumptions and contingencies, many of which are outside the Company’s control that may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in or implied by any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this press release that becomes untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise, except to the extent it is required to do so in connection with its ongoing requirements under Federal securities laws. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could cause the Company’s future results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report of OSI Systems, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014 and other risks described in documents filed by OSI Systems, Inc. from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Source: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

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