Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. Purchases Four Sonitrol Franchises

Naperville, IL (October 2, 2009)—Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. announces the purchase of four Sonitrol franchises: Sonitrol Cascades, Sonitrol of South Oregon, Sonitrol of Spokane and Sonitrol of Yakima collectively operating as Sonitrol Cascades from Vyanet Capital Group, L.L.C. Sonitrol of Cascades is one of the top ten Sonitrol franchises in the U.S., based on recurring revenue in 2008, and was reported as the 41st largest security company in the United States overall (based on SDM’s “SDM 100” annual ranking). The sale includes mostly commercial accounts including education, local government, property management, banking, retail, restaurant and other customers being serviced throughout Oregon and Washington state. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

“This transaction is a natural fit for us since our 2008 acquisition of Sonitrol Corporation for $275 million. The Sonitrol Cascades franchise acquisitions are a great opportunity for us to expand our operations in Washington and Oregon. We’re excited to be adding such a quality organization to Stanley CSS. Sonitrol Cascades has an accomplished group of customers throughout the Northwest,” stated Tony Byerly, President – North America, Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.

Stanley CSS will expand its direct coverage for Sonitrol products and services to include the Eugene & Medford, Oregon and Spokane & Yakima, Washington areas. Stanley CSS’ stated strategy is to mainstream advanced Sonitrol audio verification technology and services across North America through its corporate locations and franchise partners.

Editor’s Note: A part of the Stanley Works (SWK), Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. is the third largest electronic security company, second largest commercial security services company and one of the largest system integrators in the United States. Stanley CSS has over 75 offices serving over 120 of the largest metropolitan markets in North America. Stanley CSS designs, installs, monitors and services security systems for industrial, government, commercial, residential and national account customers. Stanley CSS represents a network of resources, state-of-the-art technology and a culture dedicated to excellence; where its employees have the training, the equipment and the processes they need to deliver the finest security solutions in the industry. Stanley CSS provides the best of both worlds, a local company with global resources and one of the most trusted names in security serving over 300,000 customers in North America.

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