The Carlyle Group Invests Additional $10 Million in Supercircuits; Supercircuits To Expand Technology Investments, Eliminate Debt

Austin, TX – Supercircuits, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential video surveillance solutions, today announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the Texas-based company. The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, first purchased a controlling interest in Supercircuits in August 2006. This new capital will be used to invest in new technologies and products and to fully retire Supercircuits’ debt.

“Carlyle’s investment is a vote of confidence in our business model and our continued success,” said Brian Wood, Chairman and CEO of Supercircuits. “At a time when many other companies in this industry are struggling, Supercircuits is increasing our market share and delivering impressive results for Carlyle.”

Mr. Wood added, “This new capital will enable us to deliver even more outstanding value and support to our customers. We also intend to expand our product offerings and further invest in Law Enforcement and Dealer initiatives. Eliminating our debt also gives Supercircuits the advantage of a rock solid balance sheet and greater flexibility in this challenging economy.”

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About Supercircuits
Supercircuits is a leading manufacturer and distributor of video and audio surveillance equipment with more than one hundred thousand customers in North America. As the industry’s trusted source in video surveillance, Supercircuits offers the latest technology in security solutions including IP video surveillance, closed circuit television, digital video recorders, and integrated systems. Additionally, Supercircuits has the largest selection of covert surveillance equipment available in North America. Supercircuits was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. For more information about Supercircuits, please visit www.supercircuits.com.

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