Another large information security to be acquired

SafeNet announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by Vector Capital in a transaction valued at approximately $634 million. The $28.75 per share price represents a premium of 12% over the SafeNet average closing share price during the 30 trading days ended March 2, 2007 and a 57% premium over its closing stock price on October 2, 2006, the last date before the Company commenced intensive efforts to explore its strategic alternatives.

Under the terms of the agreement, a subsidiary of Vector Capital (Stealth Acquisition Corp.) will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of SafeNet common stock for $28.75 per share in cash. The offer is expected to commence on or before March 12, 2007, and will expire at midnight on the 20th business day following and including the commencement date, unless extended in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The Board of Directors of SafeNet unanimously approved the definitive agreement and recommends that shareholders tender their shares into the tender offer. Members of SafeNet’s Board have agreed to tender their shares.