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Aladdin Knowledge Systems Announces Share Buy Back Program
Board of Directors authorizes share repurchases of up to $10 Million
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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, April 12, 2007 - Aladdin
Knowledge Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALDN), the leader in Software DRM,
strong authentication and
content security solutions, today announced the Company's Board of Directors
has authorized the use of the Company's available cash to repurchase its ordinary
shares periodically in the open market, based on market conditions, share price
and other factors. Aladdin is authorized to repurchase Ordinary Shares of the Company
for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $10,000,000 or for a maximum aggregate
of 500,000 shares.
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Yanki Margalit, Chairman and CEO of Aladdin Knowledge Systems, stated, "Aladdin's
Board of Directors has approved the share buy back program based on the Company's
strong cash flow from operations, healthy cash position and the fundamental value
the Company believes is represented in the current share price. Today's announcement
demonstrates Aladdin's commitment to enhancing long-term value for all our shareholders."
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Purchases shall be made in compliance with the applicable provisions of Section
302 of the Israeli Companies Law, 1999, the applicable provisions of Rule 10b-18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Regulation
M promulgated under the Exchange Act. In accordance with the Israeli law, shares
to be purchased by the Company under the buy back program shall not confer upon
the Company any voting rights (although entitle the Company to participation rights
upon distribution). As of March 31, 2007 Aladdin had approximately 14,691,738 ordinary
shares outstanding.
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About Aladdin
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1 choice
of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual property, increase
revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken is the world's
#1 USB-based authentication solution. The Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway provides
the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based threats and attacks. Aladdin
has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and has won
numerous awards for innovation. For more information, visit the Aladdin Web site
at www.Aladdin.com.
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Safe Harbor Statement
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The approved share buy back plan does not obligate Aladdin
to repurchase any particular amount of ordinary shares and the Company maintains
the right to suspend or discontinue the plan at any time.
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Zintel Public Relations
310.574.8888
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Investor Relations Contact:
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Aladdin Investor Relations
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