Sierra Wireless acquires MobiquiThings to accelerate growth of managed connectivity services for the Internet of Things

Sierra Wireless agrees to purchase MobiquiThings, a leading mobile virtual network operator based in France, to expand its wireless connectivity and value-added services for European customers

Vancouver, Canada and Sophia Antipolis, France-June 23, 2015

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and MobiquiThings, a leading mobile virtual network operator (“MVNO”) in Europe, today announced that Sierra Wireless has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MobiquiThings.  The transaction is expected to close in August 2015. 

MobiquiThings is an MVNO focused on managed connectivity services for the Internet of Things, with broad segment experience including the energy, transportation, security, retail, and healthcare markets.  MobiquiThings has a unique technology platform that includes MobiquiSIM, a dynamic attachment service that provides its customers with superior radio access network coverage and industry leading QoS, as well as SIM provisioning and management for 2G, 3G, and 4G connectivity.  The company has more than 75 customers and more than 100,000 wireless connectivity subscribers. 

Sierra Wireless has agreed to purchase all of the shares of MobiquiThings for €14 million in cash, plus a performance-based earnout formula that extends into 2017. 

In 2015, MobiquiThings is expected to generate revenue of approximately €3.0 million and breakeven Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). 

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is building the Internet of Things with intelligent wireless solutions that empower organizations to innovate in the connected world.  We offer the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded modules and gateways, seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and connectivity services.  OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our innovative solutions to get their connected products and services to market faster.  Sierra Wireless has more than 950 employees globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia.  For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com. 

About MobiquiThings

MobiquiThings is a leading mobile virtual network operator that is dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Telematics marketplace across Europe.  It provides an optimized deployment experience and highest possible quality of service to its rapidly expanding customer base.  With its worldwide footprint and anywhere anytime multi-operator capability, it delivers market-leading connectivity solutions for the Energy, Commercial Fleet, Vehicle Telematics, Security, Retail and Healthcare markets.  For more information, visit http://www.mobiquithings.com

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Sierra Wireless is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected economy. 

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