Mayo 2007

WebSense adquiere SurfControl ( Ingles )

© SurfControl plc

Q What is the announcement?

On Thursday 26th of April 2007, Websense, Inc., a security software company headquartered in

San Diego, California, announced its intent to acquire SurfControl Plc. Websense issued a press

release in which it acknowledged it made a pre-conditional offer to acquire all the outstanding

shares of SurfControl Plc. The offer from Websense is a formal offer; it is not the completion of an

acquisition.

Q Why did SurfControl decide to sell the company?

SurfControl was not trying to sell the company. SurfControl received an unsolicited, formal

approach from Websense.

Q Have other companies approached SurfControl to date?

During the due diligence phase of the approach process, Websense became convinced that

SurfControl’s products and services would enhance Websense’s offerings and they proceeded to

make a pre-conditional offer for the company, which is what was announced on April 26, 2007.

Q Is SurfControl entertaining any other bids or potential offers?

SurfControl will evaluate what is in the best interest of shareholders.

Q What made SurfControl appealing to Websense?

We cannot speak on behalf of Websense. However, SurfControl has a history and a solid

reputation for providing best-of-breed global on-demand, network and endpoint IT security

solutions.

Q When will the acquisition be final?

The offer from Websense is a formal offer; it is not the completion of an acquisition. The offer is

subjected to approval by US and UK regulatory commissions as well as SurfControl’s shareholders.

Due to regulatory processes that both companies must complete, we expect the acquisition to take

a minimum of four months.

Q What about SurfControl’s customers?

SurfControl is dedicated to our more than 16 million users and over 25,000 customers worldwide

and will continue to provide quality products and services through out and beyond the acquisition

process. Websense has committed to supporting SurfControl’s product line, with initial

commitments through 2010.

Q What will happen to SurfControl’s partners?

The SurfControl Partner Program terms and conditions, sales assistance, evaluations, and support

remain unchanged.

Q What will happen to SurfControl’s employees?

We are unable to comment at this time.