Opto Circuits to Acquire Cardiac Science Corporation

Cardiac Science Corporation and Opto Circuits Limited today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Opto Circuits has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Cardiac Science common stock for $2.30 USD per share. The $2.30 price represents a 10% premium to the closing price of Cardiac Science common stock of $2.10 on October 18, 2010, a 28% premium to the average closing price for the 30 day period ended October 18, 2010 and a 30% premium to the average closing price for the 100 day period ended October 18, 2010.

"We believe this transaction provides excellent value to our shareholders and expanded opportunity for our customers, employees, and partners," says Dave Marver, Cardiac Science president and chief executive officer. "Our business will benefit greatly from Opto Circuits' financial resources, operational capabilities, and global scale."

"We are delighted to expand our presence in noninvasive diagnostic monitoring through this acquisition and are excited to enter the high-growth automated external defibrillation market," said Vinod Ramnani, Opto Circuits chairman and managing director. "Cardiac Science has a strong reputation for innovative, high-quality products and services. This transaction is expected to open many new global markets for Cardiac Science's products and will greatly enhance Opto Circuits' product offering and presence in the United States."

Piper Jaffray acted as financial advisor to Cardiac Science and delivered a fairness opinion to Cardiac Science's board of directors. Perkins Coie LLP served as outside legal counsel to Cardiac Science, while Quarles & Brady LLP served as outside legal counsel to Opto Circuits.