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Otix Global, Inc. Enters Into Definitive Merger Agreement With William Demant Holding A/S
Date:9/13/2010

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Otix Global, Inc. (Otix) (Nasdaq: OTIX), a leading provider of hearing care services and solutions and the parent company of Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Sonic) and HearingLife, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with William Demant Holding A/S (WDH), the parent company of hearing aid companies, Oticon and Bernafon.  Under the merger agreement WDH will pay $8.60 for each outstanding share of Otix common stock.  

"In a short period of time, Otix Global has grown from an innovative start-up company to a leading manufacturer and distributor of superior hearing solutions under its Sonic and HearingLife brands.  Our product lines have garnered industry attention and awards and are representative of the innovative technology for which Otix is known," said Otix Chairman and CEO Sam Westover.  "The merger with William Demant will provide the research and development, marketing and sales support and resources necessary to further expand Sonic and HearingLife's presence in the hearing healthcare industry."  

The proposed transaction represents a 112% and 125% premium to Otix's 5-day and 30-day average stock prices, respectively, as of the last trading day before the merger announcement.  The boards of directors of Otix and WDH have given their approvals to the transaction, which is subject to German and Australian merger control regulations, and other customary closing conditions. The agreement will require the approval of Otix's shareholders.  It is anticipated that the merger will be completed between mid-November and the end of 2010.

"Otix is proud of the many achievements and contributions it has made to the hearing aid industry.  As a pioneer to the industry, many of Otix Global's technologies have become standard in the industry today.  The
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